Food Escapades

Snippets: Tokyo Cafes – Ultimate Guide to Coffee at Omotesando, Harajuku & Shibuya

April 6, 2018

Tokyo, Japan – Without a doubt, Tokyo remains the top destination for the Pandas. Famous for its pursuit of perfection, there’s hardly any doubt the enduring spirit gets [...]

Food Review: Ministry of Crab at Colombo, Sri Lanka | The Best Restaurant in Sr Lanka and 29th in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants

March 18, 2018

The Place Sri Lankan crabs – a dish we are so familiar even back in Singapore. Located in a preserved 400-year-old Old Dutch Hospital in Colombo, Ministry of Crab is a [...]

Snippets: 5 Restaurants and Cafes to visit in Hoi An Old Town | From Anthony Bourdain’s endorsed Banh Mi to Vietnamese Coffee

March 12, 2018

Hoi An, Vietnam – We shared about 5 types of local Vietnamese food to try in Hoi An previously, but the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town has no lack of good eateries and [...]

Snippets: The 10 things you must-do and must-eat at Zurich, Switzerland

January 16, 2018

Zurich – The hub of picturesque Switzerland, often mistaken as the capital of the country, Zurich holds a special place in my heart since my undergraduate exchange days [...]

Food Review: Narikura Tonkatsu at Takadanobaba, Tokyo | The Micheline Bib Gourmand Tonkatsu better than Maisen or Tonki in Tokyo!

January 8, 2018

The Place Located near Takadanobaba Station along the JR Yamamote Line, Narikura is easily one of the best tonkatsu I have ever eaten in Tokyo, and is without surprise on the [...]

Food Review: Comida 可蜜達炭烤吐司 in Taipei, Taiwan | The Must Try Instagram-worthy Cheese Toast

December 24, 2017

The Place Cheese toast in Taipei? It sounds unbelievable initially for us until we checked out Comida (可蜜達炭烤吐司) located in Zhongshan district. It is literally [...]

Food Review: Nakiryu (鳴龍) Ramen in Tokyo, Japan | World’s Second Michelin Starred Ramen Restaurant after Tsuta, and here’s why!

December 19, 2017

The Place After Tsuta (review of Singapore’s branch) was bestowed the first ever Michelin Star ramen in the world in December 2015, we finally have a second Michelin [...]

Snippets: What to eat in Reykjavik, Iceland | From Icelandic Fish & Chips to the Most Famous Hotdog in the World

December 16, 2017

Reykjavik, Iceland – One of the most expensive capital and city in the world. We had a taste of the high cost of living during our summer trip to Iceland this year, the [...]

Food Review: Maisen Tonkatsu Tokyo | The Best Tonkatsu in Tokyo?

November 18, 2017

The Place With multiple outlets across Tokyo, Maisen is almost synonymous with Tonkatsu, or Fried Pork Cutlet. This is by far the best Tonkatsu in Tokyo I have tried. The [...]

Snippets: 8 Cafes and Teahouses you must visit in Taipei | The best scones, coffees and teas to chill out in Taiwan’s Capital

August 16, 2017

Taipei – One of our favourite cities in Asia, there are plenty of food options when it comes to the capital of Taiwan – read our earlier article on some of the [...]

Food Review: London’s Famous Roast Ducks | The Battle of Four Seasons, Gold Mine and New Fortune Cookie

July 28, 2017

London – Who would have guessed that one of the most popular must-eat restaurant in London is Four Seasons, where hordes of Asians visit the restaurant for their [...]

Snippets: 5 types of local Vietnamese food to try in Hoi An | The Must-Eats in Central Vietnam

June 30, 2017

Hoi An, Vietnam – The charming city in Central Vietnam is not all about its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Don’t leave without trying some of the local [...]

Snippets: 5 things to do in Takayama, Japan | Including a day trip to Shirakawa-go!

May 19, 2017

Takayama, Japan – one of those quaint Japanese towns which has always been on our to go list for the longest time. Located in Gifu prefecture less than three hours away [...]

Snippets: 8 must try restaurants and cafes in Hobart, Tasmania

April 18, 2017

Hobart, Tasmania – Mention Hobart and the first reaction from most people we asked is that they have no idea where it is located. As the capital of Tasmania, the [...]

Food Review: Tonki Tonkatsu Restaurant Tokyo | Easily one of the Best Tonkatsu dining experience in Tokyo

March 22, 2017

The Place Mention the best Tonkatsu in Tokyo and Maisen is the first restaurant to come to my mind. I surprised myself by choosing to forsake Maisen on my last Tokyo trip to [...]

Snippets: 9 Michelin-starred Restaurants to try in New York City (NYC) | Including the famous Eleven Madison Park & Jean-Georges

March 15, 2017

New York City (NYC) – With more than seventy restaurants on the latest Michelin Guide 2017, we don’t foresee much controversy if we proclaim NYC (read our guide [...]

Snippets: What to eat in Luang Prabang, Laos | From affordable Khao Soy Noodles to the posh Governor’s Grill Restaurant

February 13, 2017

Luang Prabang, Laos – a city and country so close to Singapore yet still very much under the radar for many if you compare to the likes of Bangkok, Thailand or Ho Chi [...]

Snippets: Top Places and Attractions to Visit in Tasmania | From Hobart to Launceston and back!

December 17, 2016

We always scout for the next holiday destination. What we look for may differ from time to time, but an occasional trip off to the wilderness away from the hustle and bustle [...]

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