We were only halfway through our Japan trip, and I had already managed to move my progress bar from 36% to 53%. Crossing the halfway mark felt like a significant milestone.
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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.
Continue readingKicking 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.
Continue readingCherki is not afraid to experiment with bold Peranakan flavours
We eagerly scanned through all 38 items on the menu. They all sounded really enticing, and the thought of ordering everything briefly crossed our minds.
Continue reading13% Wine Bistro is more than just a place for drinks
The Seafood Bisque tasted like something that could have been served at a fancier restaurant, and not in a wine bar with a tiny kitchen and minimal staff.
Continue readingDrinking sake from all 47 prefectures of Japan
After years of casual drinking, I’ve managed to try sakes from 17 different prefectures. This is my plan for the remaining 30.
Continue readingWe finally found the elusive Pineapple and Mango Taiwan Beer
There’s no mistaking the pineapple-ness, of course, but it wasn’t overpowering. Instead, it simply stood there and confidently stated: “I am pineapple.”
Continue readingJeon and makgeolli at John Makgeolliano in Yeonnamdong
One mission of our recent vacation in Seoul was to drink as much makgeolli as possible. And since jeon is the perfect accompaniment to makgeolli, we found an interesting place to have both.
Continue readingIppudo Ramen is our second most favourite izakaya in Singapore
Yes, that Ippudo. The global Hakata ramen shop with more than 200 locations across 16 countries worldwide, including 13 outlets just in Singapore alone.
Continue readingFor jeongmal delizioso Korean fusion food, head to Banjoo Iksun
Beautifully browned potato dumplings and generous chunks of smoky bacon floated on a pool of vibrantly green perilla leaf cream.
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