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

Jun 10, 2017

The Shanghai Michelin Guide received much criticism when it came out in July 2016. Other than omitting many peoples’ favourite restaurants, which, is always subjective, the Shanghai debut of the Michelin Guide was also arraigned…

Eating Now

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…

Eating Now

Kichi Kichi style Omu Rice now available in Singapore

May 25, 2019

Yes! Many of you have seen the viral videos of the happiest chef in the world cooking his masterful omu rice, if not, here it is. Naturally, I was stoked when I learned that a…

Lists

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!

Reviews

Brunch @ The Nest, Shanghai

Sep 23, 2016

In this edition of my Shanghai Ultimate Brunch guide, I visited The Nest. The Nest has been one of Shanghai’s go-to night spots for awhile, and was once very unique in the sense that you could…

Eating Now

Chiew Kee vs Hai Kee Soy Sauce Chicken Noodles

Aug 15, 2019

Throwback to the time I tasted soy sauce chicken noodles from two popular outlets in Singapore, plus one bonus Michelin starred contender at the end of the article!

ReviewsTravel Stories

Looking for the BEST Peking Roast Duck in Beijing? Try Da Dong Roast Duck.

Jan 18, 2014

Peking duck is the quintessential dish of the capital of China, Beijing. Essentially, it is roast duck; However, unlike cantonese style roast duck, Peking duck has one primary requirement: wafer-like crispy skin that you wrap…

Reviews

Ultraviolet. The Shanghai Kid Review.

May 22, 2017

20th Sep 2017 EDIT – Ultraviolet was awarded 3 Michelin Stars in the 2018 Shanghai Michelin guide.  Well deserved. Ultraviolet. How do I begin? How can I even write about this whole dinner without spoiling…

Reviews

Review of Crystal Jade Restaurant @ Xin Tian Di, Shanghai

Sep 24, 2014

I’ve mentioned Crystal Jade several times in my Instagram posts and interviews, and often recommend the restaurant chain to people looking for authentic value-for-money dim sum. The reason is simply because, they offer affordable, authentic…

Reviews

My Review of the brunch set at Hakkasan, Shanghai

Nov 25, 2014

Hakkasan was amongst one of the top restaurants on my want-to-visit list ever since they opened last year in Shanghai. From day one in Shanghai, the international restaurant chain had been receiving glowing reviews consistently….

ReviewsTravel Stories

Review of Koko Head Cafe by Chef Lee Anne Wong, Honolulu

Apr 15, 2016

Honolulu, or Hawaii in general, isn’t particularly known for great food compared to the other big cities in the United States. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of good eats around, but they’re almost…

Eating Now

[Debunking the Michelin Guide] Shanghai Michelin Bib Gourmand Winner, Ah Niang Mian

Nov 04, 2016

I screwed up. I have been in Shanghai for over 10 years, and had only visited Ah Niang Mian for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Ah Niang Mian has been touted as…

ReviewsTravel Stories

[CLOSED] My Favourite Place to Eat in Honolulu, Hawaii, Ono Hawaiian Foods

Mar 08, 2017

Hawaii is my favourite place on earth. I had fallen madly in love with the state ever since visiting my brother living there in 2013. From the sights, the amazing people to the food or…

Reviews

[CLOSED] Brunch at The Bull and Claw, Shanghai

Sep 07, 2016

The Bull and Claw has closed in their original Xikang Lu location, and now serves part of it’s menu at their sister restaurant, HOOK’D at 158 Julu Lu (Found 158). The Bull & Claw recently…

Reviews

Review of Gunther’s Restaurant, Modern French Cuisine in Singapore. Is it worth it?

Jan 02, 2020

.. I have long heard of Gunther’s legendary cold truffle angel hair pasta, and they appear to be the pioneers of that dish in Singapore, though I’m sure this fact would be highly debated by many. Nonetheless, I’ve always been eager to try it out, and finally the opportunity had arrived.

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