The annual S$314 fee should reap benefits of at least S$750 over the next 12 months, for a decent 2.4x “return” from hotel and restaurant discounts.
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Sushi Sakaba Sashisu was so good, we had to go twice
Whenever hippos get hungry, they sneak off to the nearest izakaya and scarf down some nigiri sushi, together with copious amounts of sake.
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The oishii asagohan at Yawaragi in Shinsaibashi
At night, Yawaragi is your typical salaryman izakaya. But at the break of dawn, it transforms into an atypical breakfast spot, famous for tamago dashimaki prepared à la minute.
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Supamakettos are tourist attractions too
If Forrest Gump had made a trip to Japan, he probably would have said: “Life is like a supamaketto. You never know what you’re gonna to get.”
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Second time lucky scoring the popular Kani Doraku kaniman
Despite the supposed popularity of the buns, there didn’t seem to be a queue. As I got closer, I could see “本日完売” prominently displayed, highlighted in yellow for added effect.
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Foraging for food at Kuromon Market, the kitchen of Osaka
Kuromon has gotten a bad rap in recent times, and has been labelled as an over-priced tourist trap. But if you steer clear of the expensive seafood, there are still many value-for-money gems to be found there.
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The bold flavours and generous portions of Loulou French Cuisine
If you could transform a Bollywood dance scene into a dish, this gaspacho be how it would taste — exciting, dynamic and entertaining.
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Classical French with a touch of the Mediterranean at Joséphine
My generous portion of duck confit arrived with an equally impressive amount of red wine sauce. It looked a bit scary, almost like a pool of blood, but it was very tasty.
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Apéro is a French bistro that serves exceptional Spanish smoked sardines
Processed immediately using Japanese methods after being brought into the port of Santoña, the sardines are then smoked with natural beech wood before undergoing a classic salting process.
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Shabu shabu and sukiyaki for one at Shabuwara Namba
I can see why Shabuwara has such a high rating on Google Maps. It’s especially friendly for solo travelers, since each diner gets their own individual pot.
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