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Imakatsu – Oishii Japanese Tonkatsu at Star Vista
Another Japanese tonkatsu specialised store arrives to Singapore, this time one which has a flagship at Roppongi and branch within Ginza. The simple breaded deep fried pork dish has always been one of...
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FUKU – Singapore’s First Fugu aka Puffer Fish Restaurant
“What? Puffer fish sperm” This is by far the most exotic food item I had this year. Dare or not? Deciding whether to go dine at FUKU, probably Singapore’s first fugu kaiseki restaurant, took me a few...
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Takumen – 6 Different Japanese Ramen In a Single Shop
Takumen’s concept is rather interesting, serving 6 different Japanese ramen in a single shop at Boat Quay. Somewhat like Ramen Champion, though not exactly. By the way, that 20 metres stretch at...
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Menya Samuri ZIN – Osaka Tonkotsu Ramen & Very Good Tsukemen
Another ramen shop has opened quietly at a vibrant Circular Road, which at last count has no less than 10 new shops after a decisive ‘clean-up’ of the stretch (That means, less ‘la-sup’ bars). 3 ramen...
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Issho Izakaya – Value For Money Japanese Delights at Kallang Wave Mall +...
The newly opened Kallang Wave Mall at the Sports Hub has been quite an unexplored place, and foodies are likely to find many restaurants there – some new to the Singapore market. Issho Izakaya is...
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Shirokiya – Japanese Restaurant Promoting Health & Beauty + Dine with...
Bishoku Ryori. That means food that promotes beauty. Shirokiya which just opened its second outlet at CHIJMES continues to focus on food which is good from the inside-out. Their highlight dish is the...
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Tenkaichi – Japanese BBQ Ala-Carte Premium Buffet with Wagyu + Buffet Giveaways!
Tenkaichi Japanese Restaurant at City Gate (Keypoint) has launched a ‘The Best of Japan’ BBQ Ala-Carte Premium Buffet which offers free flow Wagyu Beef, Sashimi, Scallops and Oysters. Sounds like a...
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Shabu Shabu On-Yasai – Japanese Hotpot Buffet at CHIJMES
Shabu Shabu On-Yasai has 196 outlets in Japan, and opened its first two in Singapore at CHIJMES and OneKM, serving thinly sliced meats and vegetables. On-Yasai means ‘warm vegetables’ in Japanese, and...
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Ichiran Ramen 一蘭 – Indeed, One Of Japan’s Best Tonkotsu Ramen + How To Order...
[Japan] Ichiran Ramen 一蘭 is known as one of the best ramen in Japan, if not the best – mass market wise. Not exaggerating, but my friends would get the urge to fly to Tokyo just have a bowl of this...
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Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King – Japanese Ramen at Paya Lebar Square
Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King quietly opened at Paya Lebar Square. The reason why I use ‘quietly’ was there wasn’t the usual fanfare, publicity or even a PR invite (though I generally decline media...
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Gogyo Ramen 五行 – Burnt & Umami, Favourite Ramen In Japan
Best ramen in Kyoto, maybe even Japan. Friends may be surprised that I placed Gogyo even before my favourites Ichiran Ramen 一蘭 and Ippudo 博多一風堂. What? That is because Gogyo’s burnt ramen was the ONLY...
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Maisen Tonkatsu とんかつ まい泉 – Best Japanese Tonkatsu In Tokyo
[Tokyo, Japan] Best tonkatsu in Tokyo とんかつ まい泉. Need I say anymore? I will never get to try each and every tonkatsu in Japan, but Maisen’s version was certainly the best I ever had. A class of its...
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Mushi Mushi – Oishii Chawanmushi
An entire shop dedicated to selling Chawanmushi 茶碗蒸し. Very brave indeed. Come to think of it, we often order this steamed egg dish at Japanese family restaurants, but usually only as an appetizer....
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Kinsa Sushi – Japanese Restaurant at HillV2, Absolutely Delicious Wagyu Beef...
While HillV2 at Hillview Rise near Bt Timah is still a largely unexplored mall with many eateries, the newly opened Kinsa Sushi has been attracting nearby residents, the working class and personnel...
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Sakura Spring Celebration Fair at Takashimaya – Get Your Favourite Japanese...
Irrashaimase! Missing Japan and its food? One of my favourite haunts for authentic Japanese food is at Takashimaya Department Store, B2 where the Food Hall holds regular gourmet fairs. This “Sakura...
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Bazuka Yakibuta バズか焼豚 – Donburi With Sio Bak & Char Siew
This is Singapore twist’s to the Japanese Donburi, topped with roast pork or char siew, accompanied with an onsen egg, pickles and crispy homemade shallot chilli. Preparazzi’s Jeremy Nguee once told...
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Syun – Celebrity Chef Hal Yamashita’s Japanese Restaurant At RWS Delights
The term “celebrity chef” may have been overused in Singapore, and may not prove to be the marketing tool to an instant hit, judging the bailout of “celebrity restaurants” here. Syun helmed by...
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AmaSoy – Matcha Softserve with Churros & JCone!
It is quite an open secret that I love AmaSoy’s Japanese Puddings. Enhanced with collagen (mei mei = looking good), omega 3, made with 100% organic soy beans and no preservatives! Beauty and health...
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Manzoku – Chirashi Don With Thick Slices of Sashimi. Maybe Too Thick
Actually, would anyone complain about sashimi slices being too thick? We might have at Manzoku, the sister restaurant to Chikuwa Tei – known to serve one of the best Chirashi Don in Singapore. Manzoku...
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Gyoza-Ya – Cheese And Other Fascinating Dumplings at Ion Orchard
The humble Gyoza, which are Japanese dumplings filled with ground meat and vegetables, have gained some traction in Singapore during recent years. Usually eaten as a side dish in local ramen...
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