Tempura Kohaku – Tempura Bowl Worth The Wait

One of the newest into the Tempura scene is an one month old Tempura Kohaku at Suntec City. The tiny place occupies the same space along Eat at Seven, alongside other Japanese eateries. The only difference is, the queue is never-ending. We went at 1.30pm, assuming it should be less crowded since it’s post lunch…

Izakaya Nijumaru – Discovering Another Izakaya at Cuppage Plaza

Cuppage Plaza is probably home to lots of Japanese restaurants, hidden or conspicuously hidden at the least expected place. The friend suggested this place for dinner and I thought we could do drinks there as well. The restaurant requires all party to arrive before they could sit you. Crowd on a weekday night is thin,…

Tempura Tsukiji Tenka – Tendon & Donburi at Japan Food Town

Supposedly famed for graduating from Tokyo Sushi Academy and honed for their skills in making the best Tempura and Donburi, this academy opened its first at Japan Food Town. I went during their pre-opening period so the crowd was just minimal They recommended the tendon over the chirashi don cos it is what they are…

Dutch Baby Cafe – Cute Little Cafe Serving Dutch Baby Pancakes

Dutch Baby Cafe is a brand by Japan Foods Holdings, the same brand that brought Fruit Paradise to Singapore. So expect cute and lovely interior and also tarts by Fruit Paradise when you visit. Met a friend for brunch cos we wanted to try their Dutch baby pancakes, which look really dainty and pretty Pink…

Ginza Sushi Ichi – Refined, Elegant Sushi at Marriott

As many would have heard, Ginza Sushi Ichi has moved its home from Scotts square to Marriott hotel next door, occupying a space at the back, with a door so inconspicuous I was confused how to enter the restaurant. The place wasn’t crowded and the silence was enough to intimidate me even though the environment…