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 […]
I see a long queue outside this restaurant at the back of Raffles City Shopping Centre B1 every day during lunch hour and I was curious what is so special about this restaurant. One day, my curiosity got the better of me and a look at the menu reveals that this is a new dim […]
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 moment you hear the name Mad for Garlic, you know it’s a garlic-themed restaurant. What you don’t know is that this is an Italian that originated from Korea (reminds me of Bel Mondo, an Italian restaurant that originated from Osaka, Japan). Mad for Garlic’s first restaurant was in Apgujeong-dong, an affluent entertainment and residential […]
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory was founded in Japan in 2011. Combining high-quality milk and cheese with carefully selected ingredients from all over the world, Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory wants to create sweets that will make you “hoppe ga ochiru” – make your cheeks drop. Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory’s flagship store in Singapore is located at […]
Sedap Dan Sihat means “tasty and healthy” in Malay, is a steam pot restaurant run by Kopitiam. It is certified halal by the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore (MUIS) and my Muslim friends have been raving about it on Facebook and Instagram. Located at the back of Vista Point in Woodlands besides Kopitiam, Sedap Dan Sihat […]
Poke (pronounced “Poh-Kay”) is a type of raw fish salad that is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine. Traditionally, poke consists of seasoned aku (tuna) or he’e (octopus) tossed with maui onions, inamona (a condiment made of roasted salted candlenut), soy sauce, green onions and sesame oil. Aloha Poke was founded by two couples who had […]
Masizzim created quite a stir when it opened its first outlet at 313 Somerset in 2015 and again in 2017 when the second outlet at Westgate opened. Masizzim is a Korean casual restaurant that is hugely popular in South Korea. Brought in by K Food Holdings who also brought in Chir Chir, Masizzim is a […]
You will be surprised to learn that Bel Mondo, an Italian restaurant in Millenia Walk, originated from Osaka, Japan instead of Italy. “Bel Mondo” means “beautiful world” in Italian and this Italian restaurant wants to share with you the wonderful world of Mediterranean cuisines. Bel Mondo has both indoor and outdoor alfresco seating with […]
It’s time for our company’s annual Chinese New Year dinner and the boss has decided to have it at NUSS Suntec City Guild House this year. My colleagues and I have dined at NUSS Suntec City Guild House’s The Bistro and we are impressed with the high quality of food served, so we have […]