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Otoko Ramen – New Ramen Shop At Alexandra. Kind Of Heavy
“Otoko” means “a strong man” in Japanese. So an Otoko Ramen is… If the name is of any indication, you may expect hearty ramen in larger than usual portions. The small 20-seater ramen shop is newly...
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Patties & Wiches – Japanese Café Serving Burgers and Sandwiches at Ngee Ann City
Shortly after Ginza Kuroson opened their 2nd outlet at Ngee Ann City level 3, their latest concept store Patties & Wiches opened right across it, opposite to ABC Cooking Studio. So hapz, so much...
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Ginza Kuroson – Fresh Seafood, Authentic Japanese Cuisine At Ngee Ann City
Come to think of it, Ngee Ann City with flagship stores of Takashimaya and Kinokuniya and huge Japanese community support, didn’t have too many Japanese restaurants previously – Tampopo, Tonkichi,...
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Eat At Seven Nigiro Café – Japanese Italian Café At Suntec City
The main reason why I was interested in Eat At Seven? ANA, yes the airline, is behind this initiative where seven Japanese restaurants are gathered under one roof at Suntec City. Partner Komars Group...
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Hashida Garo – Japanese Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Space. Beautiful
The Japanese’s dedication to perfection just amazes me again, and again. There we were at Hashida Garo, a Japanese tea gallery (‘Garo’ means ‘gallery’) where we sat around a U-shaped tea-ceremony...
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Afuri Ramen 阿夫利 – Tokyo’s Refreshing Yuzu Ramen
[Tokyo, Japan] After having so many different types of tonkotsu ramen in Japan, Afuri’s 阿夫利 ligher chicken based stock with citrusy yuzu may add that blossoming in your mouth, and spring in your step....
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Sukiyabashi Jiro すきやばし次郎 – What To Expect, How To Reserve
[Tokyo, Japan] Jiro Dreams Of Sushi. I dreamt of his sushi. 3-star Michelin Sukiyabashi Jiro すきやばし次郎 run by sushi master Jiro Ono has been touted as one of the most difficult restaurants to book in...
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Hoshino Coffee – Popular Japanese Cafe At Capitol Piazza
Hoshino Coffee is one of those Japanese cafes that get divided views – some like its selection of Western-Japanese food, while others have feedback about the long waiting time and service. This review...
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Café & Meal MUJI – 1st MUJI Cafe In Singapore At Paragon
Hajimemashite! One of my favourite Japanese brands MUJI has opened its first “Café & Meal MUJI” in Singapore at Paragon Orchard. Finally. (Read: Café & Meal MUJI 無印良品 at Tokyo) I am a fan of...
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10 Japanese Cafes In Singapore おいしいです
What defines a Japanese cafe? Those in this list are a combination of cafes that originate from Japan, feature Japanese style food and desserts, and are helmed by Japanese chefs. Another distinctive...
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Wagokoro Hide Yamamoto – Traditional Japanese Kappo Cuisine At The Quayside
Chef Hide Yamamoto opens his second Japanese restaurant in Singapore at The Quayside Robertson Quay, specialising in traditional Kappo cuisine. Kappo? That would mean an intimate over-the-counter...
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Kyushu Jangara 九州じゃんがら – Awesome Tonkotsu Ramen At Harajuku
[Tokyo, Japan] No. I did not walk past Harajuku half a dozen times and missed out this ramen shop. How can? Kyushu Jangara Ramen is a Hakata ramen chain restaurant, offering bowls of long thin noodles...
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Fuunji 風雲児 – Umami Fish Based Tsukemen & Ramen
[Tokyo, Japan] Fu-unji 風雲児 is tsukemen like never before, creamy broth of chicken (imagine the collagen) with fish, topped with bonito-like smoked fish powder. This is UMAMI. The taste of the stock...
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Quintessence – 3 Star Michelin Restaurant At Tokyo Is Classy, Subtly Exceptional
The French word “Quintessence” exemplifies quality, refinement, and class. This would perfectly describe 3 Michelin-starred restaurant Quintessence in Tokyo helmed by Chef Shuzo Kishida. Quintessence...
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6 Tasty Bowls Of Tendon In Singapore – Time For Japanese Tempura Donburi
Tendon 天丼 is short for Tempura Donburi 天ぷら丼ぶり (not the body’s connective tissue) and has always been one of my favourite must-orders in a Japanese restaurant. The dish didn’t really get noticed in...
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Emporium Shokuhin – Singapore’s 1st Integrated Japanese Emporium with 8...
Looks like Singaporeans have found a new draw again, at Emporium Shokuhin located within the new wing of Marina Square. For easy access, the other main entrance is right across the Esplanade. The...
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Singapore’s First MOS Cafe Opening At Raffles City
Japanese café lovers have another good reason to get excited about – Singapore’s very first MOS Café is opening up at Raffles City! This comes hot on the heels after Café & Meal MUJI opened its...
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Ryu’s Japanese Restaurant 柳 – Chirashi Set In An Okamochi Box With Drawers
While understated and off-the-radar, Ryu’s Japanese Restaurant 柳 at Capitol Piazza has become one of my favourite new Japanese restaurants. So much so that I quickly texted my Japanese cuisine loving...
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Haru Haru – Tendon and Chirashi Don So Satisfying, Found At AMK Jubilee Square!
The truth is, I haven’t been to Ang Mo Kio’s Jubilee Square for a while and ventured there to try out Haru Haru, a new Japanese family restaurant on the 2nd level. Who would have thought? This humble...
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Menmaru Japanese Udon & Ramen – Another Udon Stall With Fried Items
Compared to the other Japanese noodle counterpart – The Ramen, Udon only got more popular in Singapore during recent years, largely contributed to the opening of Tamoya Udon. Menmaru Udon (Isten...
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