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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 …
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 …
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 Fushimi Sake District, you will find white-walled kura (traditional sake breweries) lining the streets, with cedar ball ornaments (sugidama) hanging above their entrances. Calm, quiet and pleasantly free from crowds. I really love the atmosphere here!
We wandered into our first sake brewery – Fujioka Sake Brewery, which is about 5 minutes’ walk from Fushimi Momoyama Station.
For full itinerary of our trip – READ: JAPAN TRIP 2025: 12D11N in Nagoya, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Toyama & Tokyo
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 …
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! And Yes, Chef Yogi excelled it again!
Sushi and sake, always the perfect match. First thing first, a bottle of sake! Luck was on our side, or maybe with the birthday girl! There was this 山本 NO 7 純米吟醸 (Yamamoto No 7 Junmai Ginjo) in the house. Of course, we had to order!
Super delighted with this bottle of No 7. Strong aroma with elegant acidity, full of character! I could still remember its yogurt-y taste – on the first sip, and later on it transformed into different profiles after some time as we ate. It was just purely amazing, packed with umami-ness and matched well with our nigiri.
Chawanmushi
with added fish cubes inside this time.
Kisu – kobujume for one day.
My very first time had it as neta, I think…
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, …
