10 Must Eats At Shinjuku Tokyo 新宿 – Afforable Michelin Meals, Handmade Soba...
[Tokyo] Shinjuku 新宿 must be one of my favourite wards in Tokyo. While it is a business district, it is also home to considerable dining, entertainment and shopping options. Shinjuku Station also...
View ArticleTsukiji Fish Market Restaurant Singapore – Sashimi, Ramen, Tempura All Under...
Calling a restaurant “Tsukiji Fish Market Restaurant” after THE famous Tsukiji wholesale market at Tokyo can be an uncertain move. While the name is easy to recall, and those not in the know may even...
View ArticleTaimeiken Tokyo – Soft, Fluffy Omurice. Oddly Satisfying When You Cut Through...
[Tokyo] I must admit there was something about the slicing of the wobbly Japanese Omurice at Taimeiken that was oddly satisfying. Taimeikan is established in 1931, known to be a pioneering Western...
View Article12 Japanese Restaurants & Cafes At Suntec City, To Dine Like You Are In Nippon
Do you know that Suntec City is home to more than 100 F&B outlets? You are literally spoilt for choices with the wide range of restaurants, cafes and kiosks within the mall. We love Japanese food,...
View ArticleBirders 鳥人 – Modern Yakitori Bar At Tras Street, Opened By Actor Adam Chen
I had a good laugh when I saw the kanji of “Birders”, which was 鳥人. This is a word we use to scold others in Mandarin. It is an easy-to-recall name of this modern style yakitori bar on 55 Tras Street,...
View ArticleHaráru Izakaya – 1st Muslim Owned Izakaya in Singapore, For Japanese Food...
Haráru Izakaya has indicated that it is the 1st Muslim Owned Izakaya in Singapore, boosting of a modern ‘bar’ with tatami dining experience. Even though the Japanese word “izakaya” 居酒屋 technically...
View ArticleAmi Ami – Tempura and Robatayaki Restaurant At Great World City. Onsen Egg...
Been to Great World City recently? You would have noticed the brand NEW Japanese Food Street Shokutsu Ten at the basement, all brightly lighted up modelled after yatai street stalls. Japanese food...
View ArticleRamen Atelier – Ramen Bar With A French Twist. Duck Confit, Squid Ink Ramen,...
Ramen Blanc, Rouge and Noir? Not seeing wrong. Ramen Atelier is a contemporary ramen bar influenced by French culinary techniques, located at The Ascent SavourWorld, Science Park Drive. Chef-owner...
View ArticleKappou Japanese Sushi Tapas Bar – Helmed By A Female Chef, Hidden At Fortune...
A hidden gem. Tucked away in a quiet corner at Level 2 of Fortune Centre is Kappou Japanese Sushi Tapas Bar. It is a 12-seater sushi restaurant which serves Omakase sets during dinner service from $68...
View ArticleSama Curry & Café – Popular Hokkaido Soup Curry Shop Arrives In Singapore, 30...
The popular Sama Curry & Café hailing from Hokkaido Japan, has opened its first Singapore store at OUE Downtown 2 Gallery Level 2. There are 10 stores in Japan mainly in Hokkaido, Sendai, Tokyo and...
View ArticleSaryo Tsujiri 茶寮都路里 – For The Matcha Lovers In Tokyo. Note: NOT The Same As...
[Tokyo] Matcha lovers from Singapore to Tokyo and Kyoto may get confused between the different “Tsujiri”s around. Just for your information, the Tsujiri chain store that we see in Singapore, Hong Kong,...
View ArticleKaneta Shoten – Truffle Mazesoba and Tonkotsu Ramen Shop At Chinatown Point
When I heard of a new ramen shop at Chinatown Point basement, I chiong-ed (rushed) down to have a go at the Truffle-flavoured Mazesoba. Perhaps it was the rain that made me crave for noodles. Kaneta...
View ArticleIppudo Ramen – Bak Kut Teh Inspired Ramen, And NEW Outlet At Tanjong Pagar...
Ippudo Ramen has opened its 9th outlet at Tanjong Pagar Centre, its 2nd in the CBD other than Asia Square. (I lost count.) Few ramen-lovin’ friends have asked me, ”How is it?”, and I possibly had given...
View ArticleGinza Sushi Ichi – Michelin Starred Sushi Restaurant At Orchard, Fish Flown 5...
This was a birthday meal (where I ended up treating my friend instead. LOL) We chose Ginza Sushi Ichi at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, because this was one relatively-known sushi restaurant in...
View ArticleMisato – Impossibly Wobbly Matcha Pudding, Worthy Cha Soba And Okonomiyaki At...
Before I even start on the savouries, GO FOR THE DESSERTS at Misato, made using premium quality matcha powder specially imported from Nara prefecture. Misato is located at the revamped Gastro+ at The...
View ArticleNadai Fujisoba Ni-Hachi – Japan’s No 1 Soba Restaurant Opens In Singapore. Go...
In ramen-popular Singapore, it is about time that SOBA gets some attention. Nadai Fujisoba Ni-Hachi, Japan’s number one soba restaurant, has quietly opened in Singapore at 100AM Mall Tanjong Pagar....
View ArticleKatsudon Hanakatsu – Popular Tendon Kohaku Sells Katsudon Next Door, And It...
Since Tendon Kohaku at Eat At Seven Suntec City is doing so well, I reckon the group is carrying with the same formula at Katsudon Hanakatsu. The space on Level 3 near the Sky Garden used to be taken...
View ArticleAmamoto Café – Japanese Fermented Rice Drink Shop Opens In Singapore. There...
I am typing this while drinking from a bottle of Japanese Amazake, and am totally getting into the mood of things. It is form of ‘sweet wine’. Amazake is an alcohol-free beverage made from fermented...
View ArticleKogane Yama – Customisable Crispy Tendon Bowls, Layered Matcha Latte At Bugis...
Another Tendon shop! Tendon, short for Tempura Donburi, has become one of Singapore’s most trendy food items. There should be no less than 10 specialty Tendon shops in Singapore which sprouted in the...
View ArticleChikuwatei Nishi – Fun Japanese Concept By Chikuwa Tei At Holland Village....
A bright yellow and fuchsia pink signboard is up at one end of Holland Village. The vibrant colours got me interested enough for a visit, then I realised it was the sister outlet of Chikuwa Tei and...
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