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A season has past and spring is coming soon. Guess I should really have to be more hardworking and work harder on the backlogs. Autumn is a romantic season, the weather is chilling and joyful; with the sun up high in the sky but you …
Nikko is a small town that lead to Nikko National Park. A picturesque place, completed with Japan’s most astonishing shrine; the scenic lake; and it is best to come here in autumn for koyo! I was there in late September and it was just barely …
Love in Khao Yai A merely 2.5 hours’ drive from Bangkok; Khao Yai is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where it housed the third largest national park of Thailand which is spread across 4 provinces (Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima and Prachinburi. Gifted with the …
Gongdou Tucked right above Yiludou, with a staircase on the left leading you up to this cosy little space. Newly renovated and rebranded from Ah Gong House, Gongdou now offers more seating options, both indoors and outdoors, making it an even lovelier spot to slow …
I absolutely love Fukuoka ’s izakaya scene! Beyond the traditional izakayas, there are so many modern-style spots serving creative Japanese tapas, beautifully plated dishes, and unique Japanese-Western fusion creations. They are truly taking izakaya dining to the next level! I’m truly thankful to Jessie for …
Yes, here comes another backlog post… LOL! This time, I’m taking you back to March 2024, when I revisited Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery, one of the three whisky distilleries I visited during my trip to Japan. The other two were Suntory Hakushu Distillery and Fuji Gotemba Distillery.
For full itinerary, you can always refer to JAPAN TRIP 2024: 11D10N in Yamagata, Sendai, Aizu Wakamatsu & Tokyo. You may check out my exploration in some area in Tohoku Region.
It was wonderful to be back here after my previous visit in 2018, especially to see how much the place had changed over the years! It felt so good to be back at Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery after six years! Sometimes, revisiting a familiar place is just as exciting as discovering somewhere new.
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Three Little Brick Yay to another new place in Steppes, Mont Kiara. Three Little Brick comes from the team behind One Brick Drop , and the menu is quite exciting rather than strictly Japanese. They offer Japanese-inspired dishes alongside Western comfort food, breakfast items, rice …
Butcher Carey Located at Plaza Damas 3, in the same row as Yoshinari Japanese Restaurant , Orito and Uokatsu, Butcher Carey is a no-frills steakhouse that focuses on what really matters — good quality steaks. There’s nothing overly fancy about the décor here, but they …
Chutoro, Ootoro, Akami… are you ready for an unlimited Tuna Feast with a live Tuna Cutting Show? This is truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience by Tono Izakaya, happening across selected outlets on specific dates.
At RM368++ per person, diners can enjoy an unlimited tuna feast featuring much more than just sashimi. The freshly cut tuna will also be transformed by the chefs into nigiri, maki, hand rolls and other delicious creations throughout the feast.
And that’s not all! Each diner will receive 5 tokens, redeemable for US Pacific oysters or sake. There’s also a buffet spread featuring an assortment of small bites, including grilled fish, yaki, karaage, salads, maki and desserts. So, do come with an empty stomach and be prepared to leave completely satisfied!
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I’m donut ? I’m donut ? has landed in Kuala Lumpur, opening their very first Southeast Asian outlet here at The Exchange TRX. I truly enjoyed their donuts when I was in Kyoto last November. Those pillow-y soft and airy donuts were amazing, so I’m …
Fushimi in Kyoto is famous for Fushimi Inari Taisha, but did you know that Fushimi is famous for nihonshu (Japanese sake)? If you are a nishonshu lover and happen to be travelling around this area, do make time to visit Fushimi Sake District. Here in …
