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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 …
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 …
Porca A neighbourhood restaurant from the family behind The Butcher’s Table, which is conveniently located just a few doors away; serving modern Western comfort food at very affordable prices. Porca offers everything from brunch plates to grilled dishes that are perfect for sharing. Portions are …
If you love nihonshu (Japanese sake) and you’re in Kyoto but don’t have much time to explore multiple sake spots, just come here and you won’t be disappointed!
Fushimi Sakagura Koji
Fushimi Sakagura Koji, also known as Fushimi Sake Brewery Alley, brings together 18 sake breweries and more than 100 sake brands under one roof.
If you have no idea what to order, go for their “18 Breweries’ Sake Set”. It’s a great way to sample sake from all 18 breweries and discover which ones you fancy the most!
There are also a number of specialty restaurants within the space, serving a great variety of dishes to pair with your drinks, including sushi, kushikatsu, Kyoto-style oden, teppanyaki, charcoal-grilled dishes, sake lees ramen, and more.
As we were a bigger group, we were seated in the table section, where they have plenty of space to accommodate larger groups. If you’re coming with a smaller group, you can also choose to sit at the bar counter for a more intimate experience.
Yes, here again in Sushi Kita, for birthday celebration with the sushi gang, after our June and January’s visits! I always visit sushiya during winter-spring, because of the fatty fish. I guess this would be my first time in a sushiya for a summer-ish course! …
It’s definitely Ayam Gepuk fever in the air and also on social media! I decided to join the “crowd” and start exploring the world of Ayam Gepuk. After asking for recommendations from my Malay colleague, she filtered through all the places she has been and …
Don’t Tell Mama
Don’t Tell Mama is a trendy café and steakhouse offering comfort food and budget-friendly steaks. Housed in a warehouse space, it features a playful retro industrial vibe that gives this place plenty of character.
The interior is filled with raw concrete walls, quirky posters and dim lighting, creating a cosy atmosphere that’s perfect for good food and great conversation.
During the day, they serve beef ramen and Japanese curry rice; while after dark, the menu shifts to steaks and claypot rice. We’d heard they offer affordable steaks that won’t break the bank! That’s what brought us here in the first place!
Sake stanD 凛 Sake stanD Rin is located in Nishi-Shinjuku area and is a casual standing bar offering more than 200 kinds of sake from all over Japan. The place has a great vibe, with nice music playing in the background while you enjoy your …
If you are tired with the long queue at Hillside DouDou, this café that is located down the hill is worth checking out too! RAYs RAYs at Steppes Mont Kiara is their second home following the first outlet in PJ’s B.LAND. Here, they serve all-day …
