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Afuri Ramen : Yuzu Ratanmen
The first thing that came to my mind was "This broth tasted like the spicy-sour instant noodles I've had at home". This shouldn't be the case, at least for my first bowl at the highly popular Afuri. I...
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Cafe&Meal MUJI @ Paragon
Never thought I would step into this place as I had visited the Shibuya outlet years ago. But the possibility of something new and different in the Singapore outlet prompted a visit this place with my...
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Kayaba Coffee: Retro Coffeehouse Since 1938
While the cafe scene in Tokyo gets increasingly hot as new cafes continue to open by passionate young people, there is still many old, retro coffee house that continue to operate since Showa era. One...
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Patisserie ARCACHON : A Star from Western Tokyo
If I were to look back at the countless patisseries I've tried in Japan, I think Arcachon is the latest in 2016 to make it to my list of favourites. Located 3-minutes away from Hoya Station along Seibu...
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Souper Tang @ Centrepoint Orchard
While people often say that there is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, I like to think that there's a pot of delicious soup brewing fast and furious in the heart of Orchard Road. Souper Tang, a...
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Toraya Cafe • An Stand @ Shinjuku NEWoMAN : Red Bean Toast
What's so fascinating about the little red dot? Not talking about Singapore but the little red bean小红豆, the common ingredient for Japanese traditional desserts. I'm bewitched by red bean these days...
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Itadori Kurau @Tsukiji Tokyo : Uni Hitsumabushi
Many people have told me about this restaurant in Tsukiji that specializes in Uni cuisine.Though there are many other restaurants in Tsukiji that sells Uni rice bowls, I must say this is truly a...
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La Boulangerie Pingouin : The Penguin Bakery in Tokyo
This is not the typical kawaii cafe or bakery. In fact, La Boulangerie Pingouin has been here for 110 years. Formerly known as 精養堂, this neighbourhood bakery has renewed itself by adding a cafe space...
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Takujo Japanese Fine Dining @ Emporium Shokunin
Of the seven dining concepts at a Emporium Shokunin, Takujo Japanese Fine Dining looks like the one that is best for special occasions and thus I made a quick decision to bring the folks down for a...
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Minimal Bean to Bar Chocolate : Japan's Bean-to Bar Movement Part 1
Chocolate lovers will rejoice in the "bean-to-bar" movement in Japan recently as there is a number of chocolate shops figured high on my agenda. I am no chocolate expert and I cannot rate which one is...
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Menya Gachi @ Shinjuku 2-Chome : Super SHIOK Abura Soba
One word, Shiok. Or maybe make it two then, Super Shiok. These were my feelings as I ravaged heartily through my bowl of abura soba ramen, accompanied with the free-flow of "sambal chilli" and other...
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Beyond Tokyo : Seafood Feast in Chiba
To explore the area around Tokyo besides the usual Hakone, Kamakura and Kawagoe, I embarked on a one-day road trip to the rural town of Chikura. One reason was to escape from the city crowd on a public...
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Antoinette 2016 New Cake Collection and Salted Egg Yolk Lava Mooncakes
Chestnuts, rose, berries and sea salt caramel.....These might not link closely with each other but they are the flavors of Antoinette's latest collection that breathes a new life into classic French...
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Doteno-Iseya 土手の伊勢屋: 127-year old Tempura Don Available Less than 4 hours Daily
Back when I was still living in Tokyo, I had two tempura shops on my list, one was Kaneko Hannosuke and the other is Dote-no-Iseya. Located in the Taito area some distance away in the North of Asakusa,...
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Patissez Singapore: Truly Freaky Milkshakes
Some things are best left to be admired from far. Like the freakshakes that have travelled all the way from Canberra. Came here in a highly anticipated mood with the girlfriends to check out the...
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Sheraton Towers Singapore : An Indonesian Gastronomic Experience 15th-21st...
Gado Gado or Lobsters? You don't have to choose between the two as Indonesian guest chef John Suwarto takes familiar Indonesian street food and traditional dishes to a whole new level this August at...
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JB Ah Meng : Not just San Lou Bee Hoon
JB Ah Meng is one of the popular zichar stall that is well-loved even by celebrities and chefs. I've heard about it many years back but didn't really made a point to visit until a foodie friend...
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Cocoa Colony: NEW Savoury Chocolate Sandwiches and More
When life gives you chocolate, you can make more than just cake. Maybe a Chocolate Toast with Prawn and Crab Mayo? This is one of the new item for Cocoa Colony, a Shanghai-born chocolate shop in...
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Heap Seng Leong Coffeeshop : 那一年我们一起 lim kopi
Note: This was written in Aug 2015 but I left it hanging in the archive until now......Even though I came here on a national day morning, everything seems to move in its regular cycle. The place is not...
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Shimokita Chaen しもきた茶苑大山 : Crazy Queue Timings for Kakigori
Shimokitazawa is often known as the town that is thronged with independent arts, fashion retailers, music cafes. But when I think of Shimokitazawa, the first thing that comes to my mind is the famous...
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