The Fresh Granny-Smoked Unagi 🍱 Rating: 3.9 / 4.0 🌟 Highlights 😋🍴 I usually skip unagi at Japanese restaurants because the small bones can feel a little uncomfortable to eat, but not at this magazine-featured unagi-speciality spot!! The eel is carefully grilled and smoked by a grandmother,

A Café I Remembered to Be Better ☕️ Rating: 3.3 / 4.0 🌟 Highlights 😋🍴 This dessert café is known for its scones, and I’ve visited several times before. I distinctly remember the scones being warm, crisp on the outside, yet tender and moist inside. Unfortunately, this visit was a little disa

Really Palatable Temaki 🍣🌿 Rating: 3.8 / 4.0 🌟 Highlights 😋🍴 I didn’t label individual flavours because there are so many options to choose from. The menu focuses entirely on temaki- each one featuring a main ingredient paired with rice, wrapped in lettuce and nori- and every variation tasted

Hamburg Spot with Excellent Homemade Condiments 🍽️ Rating: 3.65 / 4.0 🌟 (This is actually my first hamburg experience outside of Saizeriya so I’m keeping the rating slightly conservative due to the lack of a benchmark) Highlights 😋🍴 The hamburg itself was impressively juicy and tender. What

Fluffy French Toast in a Tea & Floral Oasis 🌸☕️ Rating: 3.7 / 4.0 🌟 What’s worth trying 😋🍴 We ordered the classic French toast dishes that are available all year round, which we really enjoyed. If you’re feeling more adventurous, there’s also a seasonal French toast menu that’s worth explo

The perfect tempura spot with fresh vegetables & seafood fried live! 🍤 Rating: 3.9 / 4.0 🌟 Highlights 😋🍴 This is one of the most serious tempura restaurants I’ve been to; everything is fried live, with a batter that’s never too thick, delivering the perfect crunch without being oily. Each

My all-time-favourite in Tokyo with an exceptional Sukiyaki experience 😩🍽️ Rating: 4.3 / 4.0 🌟 Highlights ✨ The top-quality set is always my go-to; it’s priced lower than the highest-tier option yet delivers without any compromise in quality. The meal begins with three seasonal appetisers, whi

A small and cozy duck ramen spot inside Shinjuku Station serving a refreshing alternative to classic pork broth 🍜🦆 Rating: 3.9 / 4.0 🌟 Highlights 😋🍴 The duck broth is aromatic and well-balanced, the duck slices are impressively tender, and the overall bowl feels hearty and satisfying. I’d h

24-Dish Omakase for ~SGD80/pax 🍣 (Super affordable considering the quality) Rating: 3.7 / 4.0 🌟 Highlights❗️ For this price point, you get to experience a wide variety of cuts, dishes, and textures that are generally well-balanced throughout the meal. Most courses feel thoughtfully composed,

Underrated brunch spot in the west☀️ Rating: 3.8/4.0 🌟 What’s worth trying 😋🍴 1️⃣ Aussie breakfast platter 🍳: a classic Australian brunch done well. Loved the fresh sourdough that’s soft yet sturdy, paired with French butter that complements the veggies and meats perfectly ✅ Plus points: ho

My go-to spot when I’m craving something warm or Japanese 🍲🇯🇵 Rating: 4.1/4.0 🌟 What’s worth trying 😋🍴 1️⃣ Mt Fuji nabe beef hotpot 🗻: a warm, hearty meat-and-veg hotpot with refillable base. Feels nourishing with the fresh veggie mix and is seriously tasty (though you might feel a little thir

Well-executed Australian-style café, slightly on the pricier side 🇦🇺💸 Rating: 3.6/4.0 🌟 What’s worth trying 😋🍴 1️⃣ Honey truffle potato pancakes 🥔: ultra-crispy with a fragrance reminiscent of Calbee honey butter chips- a fun and elevated take for rosti lovers! 2️⃣ Flan pastry 🍮: crispy on th

Affordable seafood spot with fresh catches 😍 Rating: 3.7/4.0 🌟 What’s worth trying 😋🍴 1️⃣ Hong Kong–style steamed Soon Hock 🐟: fresh, delicate, and tender, paired with a well-balanced sauce that lets the fish shine 2️⃣ Prawns 🍤: naturally sweet with minimal seasoning, so the freshness really

A must-visit for coffee lovers ☕️ Rating: 3.7/4.0 🌟 What’s worth trying 😋🍴 1️⃣ In-house roasted coffee ☕️: roasted daily with a wide selection of Indonesian single-origin beans and unique blends. Available as espresso, manual brews, or to take home as beans. Even as a casual coffee drinker, I