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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 …
Ivy asks for Oden, Ivy gets Oden! A big thank you to my super buddy Jessie for leading the way, making all the reservations and bringing me along on this little culinary adventure in Fukuoka! All I had to do was show up and enjoy …
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 bringing me along on this culinary adventure in Fukuoka! There’s so much more to explore beyond the usual ramen and motsunabe, and these contemporary izakayas have completely won me over. One thing to keep in mind, though: if you want to experience some of Fukuoka’s best dining spots, making a reservation is often essential!
Funahashi Yohin Ten 船橋洋品店
Tucked away in the Kego–Yakuin neighbourhood, Funahashi Yohinten is a modern-style izakaya that brings together Japanese culinary traditions and Western influences in the most creative ways. They offer creative seasonal dishes made with fresh, market-sourced ingredients.
Getting here:
About 5-minute walk from Yakuin-Odori Subway Station or a 10-minute walk from Tenjin Station.
And look at their sign! Instead of a conventional signboard, the lettering is created through the shadows cast by steel wires. How clever and creative is that?
Push open the restaurant’s heavy wooden door, and you’ll be welcomed into a cosy, inviting space filled with warm wood accents. The atmosphere feels intimate yet lively. If you are seated at the U-shaped counter surrounding an open kitchen, you will be able to watch the chefs work their magic right in front of you!
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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 …
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 make up for it with a selection of premium beef cuts, including Australian Wagyu, Hereford, Angus and other imported meats, grilled to perfection to bring out that delicious charred flavour while keeping the meat juicy and moist inside.
This wasn’t my first visit to Butcher Carey, but my most recent visit definitely deserves a special mention — especially because of their super value-for-money lunch promotion at only RM 80 nett!
For RM 80 nett, you’ll get 200g Argentina Sirloin, your choice of one premium side and a refreshing iced soda.
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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 …
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 …
