Ginza Tenharu – Singapore Outpost of Tokyo’s Tempura Restaurant

Ginza Sushi Ichi at Marriott has found a new neighbour, serving Edo-style tempura. Only recently opened in mid November last year, this 8-seat counter restaurant is headed by Head Chef Takahiro Shima. The restaurant didn’t see many diners that day and sometimes the stillness and quietness is a little scary. Thankfully Chef Shima さん interacted…

Taratata Bistrot – French Food at Keong Saik Road

Taratata Bistrot at Keong Saik street has been around for a long time, serving an array of French food. I vaguely remember being there once but since my memory has failed me and I couldn’t find any evidence of such, we made a trip back there once again for dinner. The place isn’t big, which…

La Bourse et La Vie – Upmarket Bistro, Traditional French Fare

La Bourse et La Vie, an upmarket bistro is helmed by chef Daniel Rose, who also brought Spring to fame. The 29-seats bistro is small and cozy, serving traditional French cuisine and reservations need to be made way in advance. There was a mix of tourists and locals while we were dining there and it proved…

Sakurazaka – Serving Premium Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki

The friend wanted Japanese for lunch so we ended up at Sakurazaka, well known for their shabu shabu and sukiyaki. The place has been around for some time, but the location at Greenwood is quite a walk from the nearest downtown station. The place serves shabu shabu for lunch as well, despite having a lunch…