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Idyllic Ami Patisserie revels in the beauty of Japanese-style pastry

The art of pastry. Full of intricacies and wrought with a need for delicacy. The simpler the pastry, the more finesse it demands for a truly outstanding outcome. Few rise to those stipulations even in this flourishing local cafe scene, but it seems newcomer Ami Patisserie could be the next in line.  Continue reading “Ami Patisserie”

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Wagyu Aburiya’s sizzling Hot-Stone Wagyu Steak & Gyukatsu Turns up the heat at Robertson Quay

For the past year, those who found themselves at The Quayside while wandering through the bustling Robertson Quay enclave might have noticed Yamakita, a quaint and easy-to-miss Tempura bar.   Continue reading “Wagyu Aburiya”

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Kuro Kare is the ultimate hidden gem for affordable curry rice in Singapore

Fine dining, Japanese curry rice and Singapore Management University — what do these things have in common? In theory, these are things from separate worlds that were unlikely to cross paths, until recently, with the opening of Kuro Kare. Continue reading “Kuro Kare”

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Kyuu By Shunsui Offers an Affordable omakase Whose price Tag demands a Double-take

Finding a Japanese Omakase restaurant in central Singapore is probably one of the easiest tasks. It’s an endless catalogue of Omakase joints on google maps though most charge a premium — a condition that makes Kyuu by Shunsui such a gem. Continue reading “Kyuu by Shunsui”

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A Well-Received journey to the West for Igokochi Dining Bar’s Fine Sushi Omakase

How many people have heard of Igokochi Dining Bar, a hidden gem nestled at the anterior of the far-flung NEWest? Jurong West isn’t a common location to expect when looking for your next Omakase — the best sushi restaurants are usually located in the central region of Singapore.  Continue reading “Igokochi Dining Bar”

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A 2022 Roundup of My Best restaurants & Bars in Singapore

Not long ago, the sands of time had buried the chaos of 2021 six feet under. As in their nature, the relentless hands of time continue to march on, stoic and unphased. Now they inched, ever slowly, towards the rugged corners of this chapter in history, preparing to turn the page to mark the end of 2022. Continue reading “Best Restaurants in Singapore 2022”

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Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku is the Stage that Wagyu Beef Deserves

Luxury has a name and it’s “wagyu”. Synonymous with the best meat quality, Wagyu beef has made a reputation for itself amongst meat lovers. The rockstar of beef deserves a grand stage and that’s what the newly opened Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku at Jewel Changi is meant to be.

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Heavy Heartiness Underscores Tanoshii’s Korean-Japanese flavours

As of late, I’d fortuitously been given chances to indulge in a few assiduously curated omakase dinner experiences. Many of these affairs involved traditional minimally embellished wooden countertops but my latest, Tanoshii, bucks that trend with its raucous brand of Korean-Japanese flavours. Continue reading “Tanoshii”

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Deft Hands and Good Prices at Shinsora Create one of Singapore’s Best Affordable Sushi Experiences

The inherent artistry of Sushi is well-settled. Crafting sushi demands elegance, finesse, and intricacy. The journey to becoming a Sushi Chef is an arduous one that few can resiliently traverse. That alone speaks boundless volumes about Shinsora main man Chef Sky Tai’s pedigree as a former World Sushi Cup champion. Continue reading “Shinsora”

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Hidden Gem Bari Uma Serves the most Underrated Tonkotsu Ramen in Singapore

That first love always lingers around the corners of your heart for the longest. To me, Bari Uma is that first love — one of, if not the, very first restaurants I went to and showed me what culinary bliss felt like. Continue reading “Bari-Uma Ramen”