Countdown 2017 : New Year's Eve Buffet @ Grand Hyatt Singapore
Don't fuss over what to cook at home on 31st December. There's only one more day left to 2016 so treat yourself to an A-grade dinner at any of five restaurants at Grand Hyatt. Be spoilt with all kinds...
View Article裏参道 GARDEN : My Secret Garden in Tokyo
After Omotesando Koffee, Urasando Garden is probably the next best kept secret in Omotesando hills. Camouflaged into one of the residential units, Urasando Garden is a 2-storey traditional Japanese...
View ArticleGoldleaf Taiwan Porridge @ Katong : Nostalgic Chinese Flavors from the 1970s
Just like Teochew Porridge, there's nothing better than Taiwan sweet potato porridge with an array of familiar home-style dishes to bring family and friends on the same table. There aren't many Taiwan...
View ArticleKing George @ Daikanyama : King of Gourmet Sandwiches
Opened in 2013, King George is synonymous with voluminous sandwiches with fresh, quality fillings. It is one of the early pioneers of the giant sandwich food trend and the colorful instagramable cross...
View ArticleAssemblage Kakimoto : New Posh Dessert Salon Opens in Kyoto
Pour the hot chocolate to melt the chocolate cover and proceed to enjoy the dessert in the glass. This is pretty much the same formula which has been recycled in different ways in other parts of the...
View Article黄金の塩らぁ麺 Due Italian: Michelin Bib Gourmand Cheese Ramen in Tokyo
No, it's not some Angmoh cooking up some ramen. It's Japanese ramen with an Italian twist. Think ramen in cheese broth with Parma ham. Something like soup pasta but the broth is thinner and not...
View ArticleThe Peranakan @ Orchard Hotel : Tok Panjang and Pandan Chiffon Durian Cake
I thought I entered the world of "Emily of the Emerald Hill" when I stepped into The Peranakan, a restaurant that exhibited the opulence of Peranakan culture at its grandest point. From the finely...
View ArticleLAITIER レティエ : Probably the Best Soft Serve in Tokyo
"To produce the best soft serve in Tokyo" That's the motto of Aoki san, the owner behind Laitier, a cute blue soft serve shop near Kitasando. Although I haven't tried (will never be able to try) all...
View ArticleMercer Brunch @ Ginza Terrace : The Famous Brioche French Toast and Brunch
Mercer Brunch is one of the longest standing western brunch spots that is famous for that French Toast. Like it or not, you can't escape from the toasts because every brunch dish is served with French...
View ArticleSin Hoe Huat Cafe @ Jalan Besar : Kopi-Roti Fix and Har Cheong Gai
I first knew Sin Hoe Huat as a kopi-roti stall at Sembawang Hills hawker center since my family often visits there for breakfast and lunch. In fact, it has been around since the 1960s and this family...
View ArticleBel Amer Kyoto: 京都高级抹茶巧克力舒芙蕾 Matcha Chocolate Souffle
Bel Amer is a renowned premium chocolate brand in Japan with retail shops in major department stores, It opened its first and only chocolate cafe in Kyoto where chocolate lovers can indulge in all...
View ArticleInaniwa Yosuke @ Wisma Atria : Ring in 2017 with Excellent Udon
If you think that udon are thick, hefty and chunky, it's time to change your perception because not all udon are born equal. Hailing from the town of Inaniwacho in Akita prefecture, Inaniwa Udon is one...
View ArticleHandels Vagen : Upcoming Michelin-star of Gelato in Tokyo?
Just as I thought I've already uncovered enough top-notched gelato/ice cream shops which I can always go back for more, here comes Handels Vagen, a premium gelato shop from Kyoto directed by Chef...
View ArticlePotasta Sandwich Factory : Big in a Different Way
Big in a different way.That's what I would remember of Potasta, another giant sandwich shop in the quiet Kitasando area which started as a takeout store in Yoyogi. It doesn't sell potatoes but massive...
View ArticleGion Anon : Japan's first bean paste specialty cafe
Do you like anko (bean paste) that is commonly found in traditional Japanese sweets? Most people I know do not because it tends to be too sweet and cloying. However, I think A-non will most likely...
View ArticleWildseed Cafe & Bar : A Blooming Seed in Seletar Singapore
It feels like a walk through British colonial times as I stepped into this sprawling two-storey black and white bungalow in Seletar Park Lane, formerly the residential area of RAF Base Commander and...
View ArticleFishball Khin : More than just delicious handmade fish balls
It's neither bouncy nor springy, but the handmade fishballs here have a pleasant chewy texture that are good telling signs of more fish than flour. Fishball Khin is an all-day eatery in Ang Mo Kio that...
View ArticleMelting In The Mouth : Organic Soft Serve Cafe in Hiroo Tokyo
White poop? Aha...it's the original soft serve from Melting In The Mouth, an organic dessert and cafe store that opened in Hiroo. The unique fat and white swirl made it a standout amidst the rest and...
View ArticleKajitsuen 果実園 Fruit Cafe in Tokyo : Popular but Mediocre
Kajitsuen has had a long presence at Tokyo station selling fruit parfaits, fruit pancakes and fruit cakes. I think fruit desserts make a good business because people generally won't hate fruits and...
View ArticleSilk Road @ Amara Hotel : Celebrating Ah Ma's Birthday with Excellent...
It's a yearly affair to celebrate Ah Ma's birthday at a Teochew restaurant but for her 80th birthday this year, we decided to try out Silk Road in Amara Hotel, since I've heard several good reviews...
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