Located at the basement of The Cathay, Misato is a contemporary chic and casual Japanese dining restaurant. Though it has only been open since May 2015, the exquisite presentation and emphasis on using only the freshest ingredients imported from Japan has garnered many rave reviews. I was really there to try Misato Onyakodon which is their bestseller but […]
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Tonkatsu Bistro by Ma Maison (Westgate)
Believe it or not, tonkatsu is actually an adaptation of the Western deep-fried breaded chicken. The Japanese adopted this cooking technique in the 19th century, replacing chicken with pork. The Japanese tonkatsu has grown to become one of the world’s favorite foods. Established food critic, Ladyironchef, says Tonkatsu by Ma Maison “has one of the […]
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Hakata Ippudo (Westgate)
Ippudo, also known as Hakata Ippudo in Japan, was first started in 1985 in Fukuoka City of Japan. Ippudo has since expanded to become a Japanese ramen chain restaurant with outlets in 13 countries and counting. Ippudo arrived in Singapore in 2009 with its flagship outlet in Mandarin Gallery. Many well-established food bloggers unanimously agree […]
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Chabuton (Millenia Walk)
Chabuton is the first ramen restaurant to be featured in the Michelin guide and it has recently be crowned King of Ramen in the television program TV Champion. The new Chabuton outlet is located right next to Saboten in Millenia Walk, occupying part of the space that used to be the food court. This new […]
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Saboten (Millenia Walk)
Most people are probably not aware that Millenia Walk has recently undergone a minor renovation project where the food court has been abolished and replaced with a few quality Japanese restaurants, one it which is Saboten. My first encounter with their delicious tonkatsu has left me craving for more, I decided to check out this new outlet. […]
Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru is hidden on the top floor of Westgate and I chanced upon it one day when I was looking for a place to have a nice lunch. A search on Google reveals that the flagship outlet at the basement of Liang Court has received many good reviews for their affordable yet fresh […]
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Maccha House (Suntec City)
Maccha or Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. Matcha has become very popular in Japan ever since its introduction in 1911 and the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, has gained recognition worldwide. Maccha House is a Japanese-style cafe serving up a small menu […]
Singaporeans love buffets. There are countless intercontinental buffets, Korean BBQ buffets, Chinese steamboat buffets, Thai mookata buffets (which I have not had the chance to try yet) and Japanese hotpot buffet on this tiny island. Japanese hotpot buffet is all the rage now, but I am ashamed to admit that I have never tried Japanese […]
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Tsuru-Koshi
Located next to Saboten is Tsuru-Koshi, whose flagship stall at Takashimaya Food Hall has received rave reviews about the “slip-down-the-throat” udon. I have been meaning to try out this restaurant and now I have finally gotten my chance. Besides udon, Tsuru-Koshi also serves value-for-money bento sets. If you are looking for a light meal, you can […]
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[Closed] Saboten (IMM)
My father sounded so excited when he told me that he and my mother had dinner at a Japanese restaurant in IMM where they serve excellent Japanese set meals that are value-for-money. On a recent trip to IMM, my mother and I had dinner at that Japanese restaurant which I found out was called Saboten. […]