Restaurant: Song Gye Ok My friend and I (both girls) ordered the Selected Grill Platter (S$68++), which includes gizzard, heart, breast soft bone, thigh, tenders, and vegetables. The portion was filling for two and made for a fun dining experience. Each cut of meat came with a different sauce pa

We finally scored a reservation at Burnt Ends and went for lunch. Solid execution, great ingredients—m - but was it worth ~$800? Probably not. When expectations are that high, even a good meal can feel underwhelming. These were some of the things we tried and recommended by the staff. It was good

Things to do in Xi’an (beyond sightseeing & the Terracotta Warriors) 1. Get a portrait drawn (you or your pet!) at Shuyuanmen I had my dog’s portrait done and it turned out so good. Prices are very reasonable - around RMB 70 - and it makes for a meaningful, one-of-a-kind souvenir.

I visited Xi’an around November 2025, and was lucky to have my Xi’an friend bring me around like a local. The food was really good, so I wanted to share the experience here. The places mentioned above are genuinely worth visiting. What I really liked about many Xi’an spots is that their menus ar

Restaurant: Glass Court – Keio Plaza Hotel Price: ¥12,000 per person (Christmas menu) This was a Christmas buffet, but the overall selection felt quite limited for the price point. Compared with Singapore-style hotel buffets—where you’d typically expect a wide variety of premium seafood such as

Restaurant: LambNe Highly recommended if you’re a lamb lover 🐑 Do make a reservation before visiting. When we were there, the restaurant was filled with locals and walk-ins were turned away. We skipped the set menu and went à la carte, which allowed us to try a good variety of cuts. While

Just got back from Japan and realised… I didn’t have a single glass of matcha ☕️ Instead, I drank a lot of coffee. So here’s a little roundup of some of the coffees I had across Tokyo, Nagano, and Sapporo. Special mentions below 👇 1. Glitch Coffee & Roasters - my absolute favourite I h

This might just be the best meal I’ve had in Sapporo. We were looking for something a little different and stumbled upon a restaurant specialising in Ainu cuisine. It turned out to be an incredibly memorable experience—l - both unique and deeply rooted in local culture. Do make a reservation