Tag: Japanese Food

SQ Business SIN to KIX - Hanakoireki 16_9

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.

Shopping for sukiyaki ingredients at Don Don Donki

Food

January 13, 2024October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

Since Donki is a Japanese chain store grocer, we were confident of sourcing reasonably-priced ingredients to cook a decent beef sukiyaki at home.

Our memorable meals in 2023

Food

December 30, 2023October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

They covered a wide spectrum of cuisines and price points. Ranging from a high-end buffet in a five star hotel, to an everyday dish at a hawker centre, and even a meal at 10,000 metres above sea level.

Trip planning: Washoku, nihonshu and historic Kyoto (Kansai Winter 2024)

Travel

December 2, 2023October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

Our last trip to Kansai was in October 2018. We barely scratched the surface of what the region had to offer, which is why we’re heading back to Osaka and Kyoto again next year.

Ippudo Ramen is our second most favourite izakaya in Singapore

Drink
Food

July 22, 2023October 31, 2024 Alvin Lee

Yes, that Ippudo. The global Hakata ramen shop with more than 200 locations across 16 countries worldwide, including 13 outlets just in Singapore alone.

Back again at Shimbashi Soba for their seasonal shisokiri seiro

Food

July 12, 2023June 27, 2023 Alvin Lee

Even before taking a bite, the sight of the shiso flakes and the gentle scent of their distinctive fragrance were enough to trigger our tastebuds.

I’m surprised it’s taken us this long to visit Tanuki Raw

Food

May 6, 2023May 6, 2023 Alvin Lee

They were offering a one day, one outlet only one-for-one promotion on 1 May at their Cross Street Exchange branch. Since we were going to be in the vicinity that day, we decided to finally pop by.