Doteyaki was on our shortlist of local Osaka specialties to sample, and we had somehow serendipitously stumbled upon it.
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The giant Tempozan Ferris wheel is actually kinda scary
Standing at 112 metres, it’s equivalent to 42 stories of a typical HDB flat. Putting it into perspective, that’s almost double the height of the building we live in.
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Back again at Osaka Kaiyukan for a magical marine adventure
Compared to other aquariums we’ve visited in Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong, there’s just something extra special about the immersive experience at the Kaiyukan.
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Coffee at Komeda’s is a nice way to start the day
Each order of coffee before 11am comes with a complimentary set of bread and toppings, offering good cost/performance for a simple but filling breakfast.
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From now on, Fraser Residence Nankai is where we’ll stay in Osaka
Having a spacious and homely environment to slowly start our days, and comfortably wind down our nights, made for a relaxing vacation in a bustling city.
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An all French affair for Singapore Restaurant Week Spring 2024
Our usual shortlisting process is rigorous and time consuming. For this season, we chose to go with a simpler approach, and focused only on French restaurants.
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Kicking off our Kansai vacation with Hanakoireki on Singapore Airlines
I noticed that the Hanakoireki was available on our flight from Singapore to Osaka. I had always assumed that it was only offered on flights out of Japanese cities, but was happy to be proven wrong.
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The Peranakan is finally back with a new home in Bukit Merah
Of all the classic Peranakan dishes, Ayam Buah Keluak is arguably the most iconic. The black and bitter insides of the seed impart a deep and earthy flavour that’s truly unique and delicious.
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A bookshelf full of MTR instant Indian food pouches
After trying 10 different items, I have to say that we’re quite impressed. Particularly the Pav Bhaji, Paneer Tikka Masala and Dal Makhani.
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Shopping for sukiyaki ingredients at Don Don Donki
Since Donki is a Japanese chain store grocer, we were confident of sourcing reasonably-priced ingredients to cook a decent beef sukiyaki at home.
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