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Brunch @ Jean Georges, Shanghai

Oct 07, 2016

Watch the Jean Georges video on Youku (China) Watch the Jean Georges video on Youtube Jean Georges has long been one of the pioneers of French fine dining in Shanghai, and opened on The Bund…

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…

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!

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…

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!

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First meal in Gold Coast Australia, Alto at Broad Beach

Feb 13, 2017

We were pretty much starving when we touched down in Gold Coast Australia, after a long 13 hour flight to Melbourne and then transferring over to Gold Coast immediately (long story). Hence, we looked for…

Eating Now

Janggut Laksa is my 2nd best laksa in Singapore

Sep 04, 2019

Janggut Laksa could be the ugliest bowl of noodles you’ve ever set your eyes on, but it’s one of the tastiest noodles in Singapore from as early as the 1960s!

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Glasshouse, east-west fusion restaurant in Xin Tian Di, Shanghai

Sep 02, 2015

Xin Tian Di is one of the most iconic tourist spots in Shanghai, perhaps second only to the Bund. As a result, it is naturally one of the prime locations for many restaurants and bars…

Lists

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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My first Omakase and best sushi in Honolulu at Sasabune

Jun 09, 2017

Ok this one is some what of a Throwback Thursday post, recalling back to my notes on my first Omakase experience when I was visiting Honolulu for the 2nd time in 2016. Contrary to popular…

Reviews

MIZUKI: My Birthday Treat at an Omakase Tempura Restaurant in Singapore

Dec 27, 2019

Mizuki is one of the few Japanese Omakase restaurants in Singapore who specialise in Tempura. I was blessed to have been treated to their mid-tier menu for my birthday!

Travel Stories

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.

ReviewsTravel Stories

[TSK Eats Maui] Review of Ami Ami Bar & Grill, a very nice restaurant on Kihei, south-western Maui

Mar 23, 2016

I decided to try a restaurant I had eyed for days, on our last night in Maui. Boy was I glad I did.

Eating Now

Eating Now: Ginger by the Park, Shanghai Former French Concession

Jun 01, 2017

Ginger by the Park is one of the longest standing ‘foreign restaurant’ in Shanghai. I believe I first passed by it some, 11 years ago when I first landed in Shanghai. I noticed that they…

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[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…

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今晚食焗猪趴饭 CravingHK style pork chop rice for dinner, 今晚食焗猪趴饭 CravingHK style pork chop rice for dinner, so I made it 😅
Enjoying this very economical Product for lunch! I Enjoying this very economical Product for lunch! It costs only $4.70 and comes fully loaded. There’s so much going on I don’t even know how to begin attacking it!
Bloody good product!! Bloody good product!!
Braised beef shortrib with Robuchon-style mash, in Braised beef shortrib with Robuchon-style mash, inspired from the folks at @fallowchefs 
Used balsamic vinegar instead of red wine, turned out very close to a beef Bourguignon, but nonetheless tasty.
Not looking forward to making robuchon’s style of mashed potatoes in future though, too much work! 🥲
Made Ribs for lunch, using pear puree as a meat te Made Ribs for lunch, using pear puree as a meat tenderizer like the Koreans do, along with a bunch of other seasonings and aromatics. Pear really works wonders.
It ain’t Christmas without a signature Christmas c It ain’t Christmas without a signature Christmas cook up from yours truly. Flank steak from @eatersmarketsg coz we’re in a recession, very good quality, very tasty when done right, eaten with fork and spoon. 
Tuna sandwich pasta salad - take your regular tuna mayo sandwich dressing and toss with pasta alongside more mayo if needed. 
For some reason today’s mash tasted more like grits, even though they were passed through a ricer, probably too fibrous, couldn’t be bothered to ‘robuchon’ them. 

Merry Christmas everyone!
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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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。
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