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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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Patisserie Sadaharu AOKI paris – Those Famous Macarons From Japan
[Tokyo, Japan] In France there is Laduree and Pierre Herme, in Japan there is Sadaharu Aoki. (Though not forgetting in Australia, we have Adriano Zumbo.) These are the names who excel in making...
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Starbucks Omotesando – Most Beautiful Starbucks In The World?
[Tokyo, Japan] Is this the most beautiful (and peaceful) Starbucks in the world or what? Admittedly, I haven’t been to too many Starbucks, but I do not know of any others located at the rooftop,...
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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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Harajuku Gyozaro – One Of Tokyo’s Best Gyoza Shop, Be Prepared To Queue
[Tokyo] Luck shone on me as I waited only slightly less than 10 minutes to get into Harajuku Gyozaro (or Harajuku Gyoza Lou), probably one of Tokyo’s best gyoza eateries. On an ordinary day, be...
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Cremia – Milky Softserve With Cookie Cone. Some Say This Is The Best...
[Tokyo] Some claim that Cremia is the BEST soft serve ice cream you can have, in the world. The Japanese are already known to make high quality soft serve, and this takes it a level up. Here’s a...
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Yoku Moku – Popular Japanese Cigare Cookies Here In Singapore, At ION Orchard...
Other than boxes of Tokyo Banana, Shiroi Kobito and Jaga Pokkuru that people grab by the dozens, from the Tokyo Airports, Yoku Moku also ranks as one of the most popular snacks from Japan. LeTao (ION...
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Sushi Tokyo Ten – LEGIT Sushi Omakase Starting From ¥3500 (SGD$41.70), In The...
[Tokyo] Sushi Tokyo Ten is perhaps the best find during my most recent trip. For those who have not been to Tokyo in the last 2 years or so, you would be surprised to find a new shopping mall NEWoMan...
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Ramen Jiroラーメン二郎 – Ramen With A Massive Portion And Following In Tokyo
[Tokyo] Buzzfeed calls Jiro Ramen, ”One Of Tokyo’s Most Infamous Ramen Shops”, and you got to realise this is not quite like any other ramen. This is Japan afterall. Established back in 1969, Ramen...
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Tatsuya, Tokyo – Hidden Gem Serving Gyudon At Only ¥350 (SGD4.30) In the...
[Tokyo] While Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, you still can find affordable eats, even in the heart of Shinjuku. Let me direct you to Tatsuya, a hole-in-the-wall eatery...
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Katsuzen, Tokyo – Only Michelin-Starred Tonkatsu Restaurant In Tokyo,...
[Tokyo] Katsuzen is the ONLY Michelin-starred Tonkatsu restaurant in Tokyo, and that makes you wonder if it truly a (big) cut above the rest. Tonkatsu (とんかつ) which is a Japanese dish that originated...
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Ginza West, Tokyo – Known For Fluffiest Pancakes & Mosaic Cakes, Go For The...
[Tokyo] Renowned for serving Tokyo’s most beautiful and fluffiest pancakes (more known as hotcakes in Japan), Ginza West has 3 locations: Aoyama Garden, Bay Café Yokohama, and the Ginza Parlour....
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10 Things You Never Knew About Yakult, And Singapore Is The ONLY Country With...
Do you know that Singapore is the ONLY country in the world where you can find different flavours of Yakult? The globally popular probiotic drink Yakult was first manufactured in Japan and introduced...
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Machi Machi, OSAKA – Instagrammable Strawberry Latte with Panna Cotta And...
[Osaka] Bubble tea are a thing as well in Japan, though they seem to be more patronised by the Asian tourists. It made me curious enough to try the Jay Chou endorsed (or owned) 麥吉Machi Machi which has...
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Naruto Taiyaki Honpo 鳴門鯛焼本舗, OSAKA – One Of The Best Taiyaki In Japan, With...
[Osaka] This was a surprise find as I was exploring the lesser-visited lanes around Dotonbori, Osaka. Though I have also seen this at Asakusa at Tokyo. A moderately long queue, that ‘steam’ coming out...
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