Outback Steakhouse Singapore
Comfort food at hearty portions sums up my overall experience at this America's largest steakhouse chain in the world. The first outlet at Millenia Walk still retains that old world charm with...
View ArticleKanou Shoujuan 叶匠壽庵 : Matcha and Black Sesame Parfait from Kyoto
Established in Showa 33 years (1958) Kanou Shoujuan may not be the oldest Wagashi house in Kyoto but it is still an esteemed Wagashi house that has established a successful brand name in Japan. Asked...
View ArticleAsanoya Singapore 浅野屋 : Sweet Potato & Curry Buns
I never really thought much about Asanoya during my stay in Tokyo as it always appear as a mid-priced neighborhood bakery to me. This Karuizawa bakery that opened in 1933 has a reputed history but the...
View ArticleKyo Hayashiya 林屋茶園 京はやしやカフェ: Tropical Matcha Delights 2014
It had been more than 2 years since Iast visited Kyo Hayashiya. It's probably the next optimal choice after Gion Tsujiri since Tokyo does not have as many matcha specialty stores compared to Kyoto....
View ArticleEast 8 New York Fusion Tapas @ Grand Park Hotel City Hall
East8 is an Asian fusion tapas bar that aims to incorporate a slice of that New York Mahanttan dream into the Oriental East. Tapas being tapas, portions are small and meant as light bites that go with...
View ArticlePierre Herme Tokyo Epilogue: The Lost Gems
I flipped through my phone camera and realized that I left out these three creations by Pierre Herme in my previous posts. What a shame if I had not recorded them down! The Plasir Sucre is to me, the...
View ArticleThai In Town: Thai Wanton Mee & More
Another Thai Wanton Mee? Yes, it seems like Thai Wanton Mee has become more popular these days. After Soi 19 and BaaMee, Thai in Town is my 3rd stop for Thai Wanton Mee and the good thing is that they...
View ArticleGlaciel : Japan's First Ice Cream Cake Shop
I grow up with Swensens ice cream cake but I've never seen any ice cream cakes in Japan until this year. Inspired by the french term "glacier" which means ice-cream maker, Glaciel, is the latest...
View ArticlePacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters Singapore
The stretch of shops along Upper Thomson Road changes so rapidly that I could no longer recognized it. Habitat Coffee, One Man Coffee and now comes Pascamara, one of the popular cafes these days in...
View ArticleMatsu-Gen 松玄 : Favourite Soba-ya of Three-Star Michelin Chef
When it comes to summer, the thing that I crave for besides kakigori is a bowl of cold soba. Not the volcano-lookalike Hiyashi Chuka Ramen (Cold Chinese Ramen) but simple buckwheat noodles. Hence, I...
View ArticleThe Bakery Chef Singapore
I've heard quite a lot about the Bakery Chef ever since I came back from Tokyo but I've never got the motivation to head to the main shop. So it must be luck and fate that I chanced upon its pop-up...
View ArticleThree Bistro @ Marina Square
Conveniently located at Marina Square, Three Bistro is a modern restaurant, bar and wine space which offers a wide range of western fusion food ranging from salads, pizzas to hearty main courses and...
View ArticleKyoto Fukujuen in Tokyo: Ocha Kaiseki
If you have tried Kaiseki once before, how about trying some Tea Kaiseki next time? Kyoto Fukujuen has opened a modern Kaiseki restaurant right at Tokyo Station Granroof. The concept is really...
View ArticlePete's Place @ Grand Hyatt: Hidden Gem for Italian Food
Walk down the stairs to the basement level of Grand Hyatt Hotel and one will be greeted by the nostalgic sight of traditional Italian trattoria that makes you feel as though you are coming home. There...
View ArticleDivine Desserts @ Mezza9
You can be certain that the team at Mezza9 takes their desserts seriously when you discover an exquisite menu devoted wholeheartedly to desserts. Since September last year, this menu featuring five...
View ArticleRoyce Ishikajima Okinawan Part 2 : Nama Chocolates
Besides the snacks from Royce Ishikajima as mentioned in the previous post, I managed to restrain my purse and bought a few (not all) Nama Chocolates that is made with local Okinawan produce.Not a fan...
View ArticleBoCHINche: Argentinian Brunch
The words "Argentinian Meat and Supermarket" got me way excited before I even stepped into this restaurant because it has been long since I visited one Latin American restaurant. The last one was at...
View ArticleLaduree Tokyo Boutique & Ice Cream Bar : Pistachio, Oh Yeah!
2 years ago, I did not had a good impression of Laduree's Rose St Honore. Since then, I had stopped trying its pastries as the price is far steeper than many patisseries. However, I noticed that there...
View ArticleThe Missing Pan @ Bukit Timah Road : NEW Items!
After achieving raving success for its delicious brunch dishes, The Missing Pan, a cosy bakery-cum-brasserie at Bukit Timah, has launched several new main courses and light bites that are perfect for...
View ArticlePeony Jade CNY Cookies 2015
Peony Jade, the premium fine-dining establishment located at Clarke Quay and Keppel Club, has introduced a series of new CNY cookies flavors in addition to its regular hot sellers such as Pineapple...
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