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Todai Singapore : Birthday Dishes Around the World
Many people often ask,"What is the last meal you want to have before you die?" A more meaningful question would be "What is the dish you want to eat on your birthday?"In conjunction with their 4th...
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Komame Ya こまめや : Tofu and Yuba Izakaya House
こ豆屋の特製つまみ湯葉(¥1540)A trip to Kyoto would always feel incomplete without trying the tofu and yuba. I wanted to check out the historical tofu establishment Okudan but went to Omame-Ya instead since Okudan...
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Mouth Restaurant : Abalone, Lobster, Bird Nest at only $36.80 !!!
"在中西文化中寻找张力" 新加坡知名建筑师莫玮玮I have always been amazed by how Mouth Restaurant could constantly introduce new set menu at jaw-dropping my prices without compromising on the quality. And once again, my...
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千年の香り 千紀園 Senkien : Matcha Shop from Shiga Prefecture
Yes, Kyoto prefecture is NOT the only place for green tea. In fact, Aichi and Shizuoka are also renowned for this popular tea that has gained popularity around the world. Perhaps due to the close...
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The Rabbit Stash : Secret Fine-Dining Place of a Genius Chef
It's mischievous. It's quirky. It's gentle. It's unpredictable. Just like an unrestrained rabbit, that took a leap of faith and jump out from its hutch to see the world. I experienced a mental block...
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Yudofu Okutan ゆどうふ奥丹清水: The Story of a ¥250 Tofu Manju
The sight of this old lady selling tofu manju stopped me in my foot steps. I remembered that she was also selling tofu manju at this stall a few years ago but I forgot why I did not buy it....
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Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory : Chicken, Cream and Cheese
Amidst the competitive Korean fried chicken scene in Singapore, FRESH chicken is no longer the key to success. Bring on the CHEESE, WHIPPED CREAM and the secret weapon--SWEET POTATO.I wonder if it is...
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Kyo-Goku Kaneyo 京極かねよ : Old old unagi eel shop in Kyoto
Perhaps being steeped in tradition, the folks here quite liberal with the rules so they allow people to smoke.Not sure if it sounds like a good deal to you but this more than a century old unagi-ya...
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Ginza Lion Singapore : First Beer Hall in Japan since 1899
It feels as if I was in the 1930s beer hall in Bavaria. Spacious, boisterous atmosphere. Great Booze. Good Food. Kampai!~I imagined myself strolling into this beer hall after a tiring or stressful day...
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Fukujuen Kyoto 福寿園 (Since 1790) : 6-Storey Building dedicated to Matcha
It is difficult to avoid the word “matcha” when one is traveling in Kyoto. All the tourist commodities are replete with matcha related items and matcha parfaits are probably one of the most common...
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Honke Owariya 本家尾張屋 : Oldest Soba House in Kyoto (since 1465)
I was sad that they didn't sell my favourite plain soba with sesame dip. But there is something more interesting to eat--the Horai Soba.This 550-year old establishment (since 1465) is the oldest soba...
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Chateraise: NEW Japanese Pastry Shop Opens in Singapore
To bring smiles and happiness to customers through healthy sweets.That is the simple yet noble philosophy of Chateraise, a Yamanashi farm-sweet house that has opened its doors at Westgate. Using truly...
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House at Dempsey : NEW Savoury Menu with Vegan Options!
Some people might still scoffed off at the idea of meatless dishes but I think one reason is because they haven't been to House at Dempsey. This eight-year-old cafe has spruced up its menu with a...
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Motherswork bring RICE Denmark Products to Singapore
More than just mothers, babies and kids, I think Motherswork is a place for nurturing the family.That was thought that flashed across my mind as I walked through the Great World City outlet or...
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Oriole Coffee + Bar : NEW Brand NEW Menu
Oriole Coffee + Bar has undergone a rebranding back in October 2014. Everything from the cafe's interior to the coffee and food menu has been given a makeover to deliver a more wholesome dining...
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Tiong Bahru Bakery : NEW Classic French Desserts
Some people may think that food in Japan tends to be better in Singapore. True most of the time but there are plenty of exceptions too. Having been to Gontran Cherrier's boulangerie in both Singapore...
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eXCafe Arashiyama イクスカフェ : Your MUST-GO Cafe
eXcafe might sound like a hipster cafe but it is exactly the opposite. Housed in a old Japanese mansion with a beautiful 140-ha Zen garden, ExCafe is an exclusive Japanese Wa cafe located away from...
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Yap Kee Wanton Mee @ Holland Drive : Light Crunchy Angel Hair Noodles
"Fine blonde Angel-hair noodles with a gentle spring and crunch". I could not forget these words as I read Tony's (@ johorkaki) about this wanton mee stall at Holland Drive. I actually had a wanton...
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Ootsuka おおつか : Hidden Wagyu Rated No.1 Tripadvisor Japan
Thanks to my good friend Pearlyn’s recommendation, I could indulge in the premium Wagyu beef without breaking my wallet. Ootsuka is a very exclusively hidden place situated in the quiet residential...
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NY Gramercy: Depato (department store) Cakes, Anyone?
NY Gramercy does not refer to the famous street in NY but a Japanese-company-run cake shop that is located at some selected department stores like Takashimaya. I seldom patronize these kind of shops...
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