I’ve often been told that you should NEVER miss out on eating sushi in Hokkaido. After all, Hokkaido is famous for its seafood and sushi. On my trip to Hakodate, I stumbled upon the opportunity to do just that, at one of Hakodate’s most famous sushi restaurants – Shunka Sushi. I had to wait for …
Shunka Sushi – Renowned Premium Quality Sushi Restaurant in Hakodate Read More »
Usually, the best Hokkien Mee in Singapore is made by the “Lao Jiangs” — the old guard of hawker chefs. But they’re gradually disappearing as age catches up and they retire from the trade. Thankfully, a few from the younger generation have stepped up to take the reins. One such stall is Ah Jie Hokkien …
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The Spring 2026 anime season has kicked off with a bang! With major heavy-hitters like The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, Witch Hat Atelier, and I Made Friends with the 2nd Prettiest Girl in Class already premiering, it feels tough for any new series to stand out. However, one show just might …
I Want to End this Love Game – Will the Anime be as good as the Manga? Read More »
Chicken rice is synonymous with being one of Singapore’s national dishes. There are hundreds of chicken rice stalls located all around the island. Some of them have become famous enough. Chicken rice is one of Singapore’s iconic national dishes, and you’ll find hundreds of stalls serving it across the island. A few have even grown …
Yishun 925 Chicken Rice – the Best Chicken Rice in the North? Read More »
With over 260 stalls to choose from at Chinatown Complex Food Centre, I decided to try YouFu Fried Hokkien Mee because the queue was surprisingly short — almost non-existent — even though it was peak lunch hour. The stall offers Hokkien Mee in three sizes: $5 for small, $7 for medium, and $9 for large. …
On my recent trip to Japan, I made an eye-opening discovery that changed my attitude toward a comfort food called oyakodon (a dish featuring simmered eggs and chicken). During my stay in Kyoto, I came across a restaurant called Nakau, located near the hotel I was staying at. Nakau is a fast-food chain in Japan …
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I’ve visited Japan countless times and have eaten at fast-food spots like McDonald’s Japan and Mos Burger. However, I had never been to Denny’s in Japan—until my latest trip. Unlike McDonald’s and Mos Burger, Denny’s is a casual family restaurant that operates 24 hours a day and serves both breakfast and dinner. On this trip, …
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Ippudo Ramen is one of the most popular and well-known ramen chains in Japan. However, when it comes to pricing, the Singapore branch doesn’t quite match up to its Japanese counterpart. I’ve always found Ippudo to be on the pricier side for ramen, even though the quality is consistently decent. That’s why I usually only …
The tempura restaurant scene in Singapore is really heating up, with new tempura and tendon spots popping up all over the place. The landscape is evolving so rapidly that it’s hard to settle on a favourite — just when you think you’ve found one, another exciting contender appears. For a long time, my go-to was …
Tempura Makino – The Best Tempura Chain in Singapore? Read More »
As the spring anime season draws to a close, it’s time to turn our attention to what’s coming next — and the Summer 2025 anime season looks absolutely stacked. We’re getting a slew of highly anticipated sequels like Call of the Night Season 2, Dandadan Season 2, and Kaiju No. 8 Season 2. However, surprisingly, …
