Okonomiyaki is a combination of two Japanese words, “okonomi” which means “how you like” or “what you like” and “yaki” which means “grill”. Okonomiyaki is a speciality of the Kansai region, there are numerous okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka where okonomiyaki is said to have originated. The batter (which is made of flour, grated nagaimo (a […]
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The original Ginza Lion in Ginza, Tokyo that was established in 1899 was originally named “Yebisu Beer Hall”. It was meant to be the sales division of Sapporo beer, but it became so popular that it was later renamed Ginza Lion. Ginza Lion offers value-for-money Daily Lunch sets from 11.30am – 2 pm. You can […]
The Butcher’s Kitchen in Suntec City Mall has recently opened an express counter called The Butcher’s Kitchen Express at the rear end of the restaurant and it has been drawing in the crowds. It gets particularly busy during lunch and dinner, especially with the Introductory Promotion. Let me tell you all about it. There are […]
The famed Ramen Nagi has opened finally opened its first Singapore outlet in Singapore, in Suntec City Mall. Ramen Nagi was established in Fukuoka, Japan by chef Satoshi Ikuta. There are now 22 outlets in Japan and 28 overseas branches in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines and now Singapore. Singaporeans have waited 7 long years […]
My first encounter with Genki Sushi was back in 2015 when I had a great meal at the Bugis + outlet. In 2017, I am going back to Genki Sushi, this time I am going to the outlet at Chinatown Point. Let’s see if the quality is consistent at the different outlet and if there […]
I have always had a thing for omurice, so when I saw that a new Japanese omurice restaurant was due to open in Suntec City Mall, I was really excited. Ironically, the speciality restaurant that specializes in the comfort food of Japanese omurice did not originate in Japan but in Thailand. Established in 2010, there […]
Tempura TENTEN is a new Japanese restaurant at the basement of Raffles City Shopping Centre that has taken over the spot previously occupied by Daikoukuya. Tempura TENTEN specializes in tendon and ramen. The restaurant is decked out in earthy hues complete with wooden tables and chairs. Seats are pretty limited, so it can get really […]
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Lunch at Tomi Sushi
I have visited Tomi Sushi back in 2016 and the delicious Japanese food left me with fond memories. Tomi Sushi was founded in Niigata in 1954 and has since opened 14 outlets in Japan. Singapore is Tomi Sushi’s first overseas expansion with a total of 4 outlets at Millenia Walk, Novena Square (Velocity), Katong V and […]
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Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen (JEM)
My first encounter with Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen was at their Novena Square 2 outlet a few years ago and the memory of the “erupting volcano” stayed with me. On a recent trip to Jurong East, I was delighted to see that Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen has opened a new outlet in JEM. Those who stay in […]
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Kabe no Ana – Japanese-Style Pastas
Kabe no Ana was established in Japan in 1953, introducing wafu (Japanese-style) pasta to the world. It reminds me of my first introduction to Japanese-style pasta at Yomenya Goemen (CityLink). Kabe no Ana’s first and only outlet in Singapore is located at the basement of NEX Shopping Centre in Serangoon. It is a little hidden, […]