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10 types of foods you need to eat when in Shanghai for the first time!

Sep 26, 2019

Visiting Shanghai for the first time and have FOMO on the defining foods of Shanghai? This listing has you covered!

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In memory of Lewin Terrace

Sep 02, 2019

Once upon a time, there was a restaurant on the slopes of Fort Canning Hill called Lewin Terrace. Unfortunately, I only had the fortune of dining there once on their final year of operations in 2019.

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Saigon Stories Part 2, Vietnam Travel Log 2018

Aug 11, 2018

Part 2 of my Saigon Escapade saw me visiting a hipster restaurant, the hippest gastro-bar in Saigon, the best sandwich I’ve ever had, ever and more.

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10 things you must eat when visiting Singapore for the first time!

Apr 25, 2018

1. Laksa Laksa is in my books, the quintessential dish of Singapore. Though it exists in Malaysia with various regional styles, the true origin of Laksa is unknown and often heavily debated. In Singapore, laksa…

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Singapore’s Most Artisanal Nasi Lemak at The Coconut Club

Mar 15, 2018

Nasi Lemak has always been simple comfort food for many people in Singapore and Malaysia. The dish which literally translates to ‘Rich (tasting) Rice’ features rice cooked in coconut milk giving the dish that lemak…

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My Final Top 10 Restaurants of Shanghai in 2017

Dec 30, 2017

It’s that time of the year again for the year end review, and very sadly, my last one for Shanghai, because as many of you may know, I have left Shanghai in August 2017, moving…

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Shisen Hanten, a 2 Michelin Starred Japanese Sichuan Restaurant

Nov 18, 2017

Shisen Hanten is a Japanese restaurant in Singapore specialising in Sichuan Cuisine. Touted as Singapore’s highest awarded Chinese-cuisine restaurant with 2 Michelin stars from the 2016  and 2017 editions of the Michelin Guide, the restaurant’s…

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Review of Orchid Live Seafood’s Lobster Porridge and More

Oct 25, 2017

After watching a very positive review of Orchid Live Seafood on popular Singaporean Youtube food program “Food King”, I found it irresistible to try them out, especially when I had been unknowingly passing by the…

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VLOG#13 The Journey of a Decade at Salted & Hung

Sep 28, 2017

On my second month of moving back from Shanghai, I was elated to learn that my favourite chef from Shanghai, Scott Melvin of The Commune Social was coming to cook in Singapore for a 2…

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Taian Table. The Shanghai Kid Review.

Jul 17, 2017

Taian Table had been hot on the news after their Michelin star nomination and controversy at their previous location. Since then, they have moved to a new secluded location in Jing’an, and back in full…

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VLOG#10 My BEST kept secret dining deal in Shanghai on the Bund

Jun 06, 2017

Welcome to VLOG#10 ! Took a while to get this one out because I have been travelling the past month in between the country side back at Lisa’s home town, and in the midst of…

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3 Different Nasi Biryanis at Tekka Market

May 28, 2018

My friend, R, wanted to bring us to his favourite Nasi Biryani place at Little India, Singapore. Unfortunately, his stall was closed that day, and hence we rerouted ourselves to the timeless Tekka Market smack…

Debunking The World’s Cheapest Michelin 2 Star Restaurant at Canton8

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[TSK Eats Maui] Review of Paia Fish Market, South Side

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10 types of foods you need to eat when in Shanghai for the first time!

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My first Omakase and best sushi in Honolulu at Sasabune

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10 types of foods you need to eat when in Shanghai for the first time!

Sep 26, 2019

Visiting Shanghai for the first time and have FOMO on the defining foods of Shanghai? This listing has you covered!

In memory of Lewin Terrace

Memorum

Saigon Stories Part 2, Vietnam Travel Log 2018

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10 things you must eat when visiting Singapore for the first time!

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Singapore’s Most Artisanal Nasi Lemak at The Coconut Club

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Visited @drew.nocente ‘s newly minted wood-fire re Visited @drew.nocente ‘s newly minted wood-fire restaurant, @iltoro.sg , awesome stuff despite being only a couple months old. 
The @blackmorewagyu beef was the main draw, hailed as the pioneer of Australian wagyu and the leading Australian Wagyu beef producer; the Blackmore steaks at Il Tori did not disappoint. If you want a taste of the tri tip, be sure to reserve in advance, limited portions daily.

The crispy potatoes were crazy addictive with their sweet (honey) and salty flavours and light pleasant crisp. Despite their dark appearance, there was no hint of bitterness at all.

Other highlights were the foie gras bites and grilled tiger prawns with a dressing reminiscent of Cantonese steam fish.
The octopus, a dish that seems to resonate in all of chef Drew’s restaurants was good, and a beauty to look at. Try his version at his other restaurant down the road, Cenzo, which seem to have a stronger char and smokiness, perhaps due to the Josper oven used, the one at Il Toro was more delicate.

Ambience is cozy and despite having open fires in an open kitchen, the place was very well ventilated. 

Go try for yourself and let me know what you think!
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Been awhile, sushi zushi, good stuff, Japan standa Been awhile, sushi zushi, good stuff, Japan standard
Trying out a new rosti making technique, have to s Trying out a new rosti making technique, have to say, result is pretty good, though abit laborous to squeeze dry all the grated spuds. It’s quite bizzare how much liquid gets squeezed out of a couple of potatoes!
Lunch for 2 Lunch for 2
有些东西,吃个情怀,吃个历史就够了。不一定要很大的惊艳。 有些东西,吃个情怀,吃个历史就够了。不一定要很大的惊艳。
what normal people bring back from TW vs what I br what normal people bring back from TW vs what I bring back from TW. We are not the same.
很好吃。 很好吃。
May not be the best 卤肉饭 but it’s my favourite. May not be the best 卤肉饭 but it’s my favourite.
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Without a doubt, the best tasting chicken skin on Without a doubt, the best tasting chicken skin on a stick that I’ve ever eaten. The skin tightly rolled along the stick to form this densely packed chicken shape, bursting with flavors and juices when you bite into the crispy crust. 
Kawaya Gion, Fukuoka.
Not a bad 43rd birthday, thanks for the well wishe Not a bad 43rd birthday, thanks for the well wishes.
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