My first stop in Osaka was at “Wad”. It happened to be a rainy afternoon and that probably made it trickier to locate, but managed it in the end. Continue reading
Category Archives: Japanese Cuisine
Kawabata Douki (川端道喜), Kyoto
Which restaurant / store can safely claim they’ve been around for half a millennium? Kawabata Douki (川端道喜) in Kyoto is one such shop. Spanning 16 generations thus far, they are increasingly facing a challenge as global warming has affected the supply of one of their key ingredient – the Igusa (藺草). Continue reading
Chicken specialist Seto (とり料理 瀬戸), Kyoto
In this food journey of mine, I’ve come across different kinds of refined food, understanding concepts and techniques behind the dishes, while being exposed to the various cultures around the world. But at the very same time, I’m also drawn back to the basics – comfort food. Continue reading
Teppanyaki in Sanka (山下), Hong Kong
If you could spare the few additional hours, you could hop on a plane to Tokyo for some really delicious Japanese food for the same price you pay in Hong Kong. But if you’re time strapped and craving for teppanyaki, Sanka is probably one of the places to go in Hong Kong. For the foodie with experiences at top teppanyaki places in Tokyo, do tone your expectations down a little. Continue reading
Waku Ghin, Singapore
I’ve heard plenty of good things about Waku Ghin, which is why I insisted to pay them a visit even though I’m fully aware it costs more than what it’s worth. From a price point perspective, it tops the 50 Best Restaurants in Asia (the ones in Singapore) – your meal concluding with a SGD400++ bill. Continue reading
Sushi Mori (鮨森), Hong Kong
Easily one of the top ranking sushi shops in the city, Sushi Mori offers a wide range of rare fish on the menu freshly imported from Japan every afternoon.
Their latest branch opened along Caroline Hill Road in September 2013. Once you’ve stepped into the shop, you can tell they’re aiming for a more sophisticated dining environment over the original store. Continue reading
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