Now where are the pictures? So it turns out photos were not allowed to be taken in the restaurant.
“Our boss doesn’t want any kind of promotion,” says the chef. Continue reading
Author Archives: Katie Keiko
Nomura (野村壽司), Taipei
The Japanese colonial history right up to 1945 may have left some of its mark in Taiwan – or perhaps the love of Japanese food and culture. You could find outstanding or even Michelin standard sushi establishments in the heart of Taipei. Whenever I have the chance to visit Taiwan’s capital, I would hunt around for small nigiri sushi shops. Continue reading
Gaddi’s, Hong Kong
Gaddi’s – a celebrated fine dining restaurant in the heart of the shopping action in kowloon has strangely not found itself on the Michelin guide. Situated in the old wing of the prestigious Peninsula Hotel, it managed to preserve its look and feel of the seventies. Its dedicated elevator at the lobby comes with old school lift buttons and lighting. It’s definitely one of the very few remaining classic and well-kept restaurants in Hong Kong. Other venerable restaurants that manages to hold onto its classic interior decorations are Amigo, and Jimmy’s Kitchen. Comparatively, their food and ambience are less refined to Gaddi’s. Continue reading
Les Amis, Singapore
Les Amis is definitely one of the great places for fine dining in Singapore. Both Les Amis and its sister restaurant Cepage in Hong Kong are under the Les Amis Group. They are almost identical in terms of ambiance and decoration, but not so much in terms of cuisine. Continue reading
Gunther’s Restaurant, Singapore
Gunthers is a very well hidden restaurant – tucked into unadorned traditional shophouses along Purvis street, it’s a 6 to 8 minute walk away from the nearest train station. These shophouses traces its history back to the British colonial days, but once past its black tinted glass doors, you’re greeted with simple furnishing in a high ceiling setting. Some natural light streams through the pleated curtains, and flamboyant paintings on the wall gave a touch of cheer and energy into the space. Riedel black tie decanters line the other side of the room. It’s an environment I did not expect before entering the restaurant. Continue reading
Iggy’s, Singapore
Located in the heart of Singapore’s shopping district, Iggy’s is a surprisingly small restaurant. The dining area consists of eight tables and two private rooms – all neatly decorated. Continue reading
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