Category Archives: Japanese food

Ginza Tendon Itsuki

Another droolicious looking place that made us want to haul ourselves out of the house on a Sunday to queue up early for dinner. Ginza Tendon has certainly captured many hungry imaginations just from the glistening golden chunks stacked on … Continue reading

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Maki So Shiok! Koh Grill & Sushi Bar

I have been seeing so many droolicious pics on the Shiok Maki, the signature dish from Koh Grill & Sushi Bar and was pleased to finally get to try it last week! Thankfully we escaped the long waiting line by … Continue reading

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Ramen Keisuke Kani King (Cineleisure

After reading seeing ravishing reviews online but getting less than glowing feedback from friends who went there, this place piqued my curiosity. For one, I have not tried crab stock based ramen soup before, and wondering how it would compare vs … Continue reading

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Omakase at Yuzu (Holland Village). A taste of Japan’s Autumn

After the very elegant lunch set experience at Yuzu in October, I came back with a friend to try out their kaiseki-style omakase. Chef Takahashi Tadashi (previously from Hashi Japanese Restaurant) There are 3 main options offered for dinner – … Continue reading

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ゆず Yuzu Japanese Restaurant (Lunch Set)

In spite of visiting this area several times this year, I had not once noticed the inconspicuous door leading up to this airy, peaceful and modern zen-like Japanese Restaurant.  There is no signboard or street advertisement that hints of this hidden … Continue reading

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Akashi Japanese Restaurant (Paragon)

We came to Akashi for a weekend dinner, and instead of struggling to decide what dishes to order, after discussion with one of the senior staff, we decided to let the chef decide on a on-the-spot omakase with a budget … Continue reading

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Gyoza-ya, Robinsons Orchard

Inspired by TheSmartLocal’s cheap food in Orchard, we decided to pop by Gyoza-ya at the basement of Robinsons Orchard to check it out. I love how large the dumplings are compared to regular gyoza (you might not be able to … Continue reading

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Excuse Me, Where is the Rice? A Healthy, Fuss-Free & Pretty Alternative to Salmon Don

If you had too much of eating outside for the week, avoiding carbs and hate the usual diets meant for cows, check this savory yet healthy alternative (easy on the pocket too) to detox. Singaporeaneats Salmon Quinoa Mix How to … Continue reading

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Sushi Goshin at Robinsons Orchard

I thought we were so lucky to come across this almost empty Japanese restuarant at the basement of Robinsons Orchard on a weekend lunch. It turns out there is a good reason why. Starting with the assorted sashimi platter, the … Continue reading

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Japanese Lunch Set at Tburu, Orchard Gateway

The recently opened Tburu is not easily spotted from the ground level of Orchard.  If it wasn’t for the huge banner located at the entrance of Orchard Central@Emerald, we would not have stumbled open this zen-like, elegant restaurant. The layout of … Continue reading

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