Travelogue: Hua Hin – Beachside Town Worth Going Back

We checked into Millennium Hilton Bangkok after our drive back from Khao Yai which took awhile understandably given the traffic in Bangkok city. Thankfully by then our rooms were already ready for us so we got to deposit our luggages before heading out to explore But first, room tour The rooms were averagely sized and…

80/20 Bangkok – A Less Than Impressive Dining Experience

I had always wanted to try 80/20. I thought the menu looked interesting and the idea of trying out modern Thai dishes would be fun. And given its list of accolade the restaurant has under its belt, I went with high expectations Tables were arranged so that diners can see the open kitchen from afar…

Jua – Impressive One-Michelin Star Korean Tasting Menu in New York

Surprisingly both my meals in New York were Korean. When I saw Jua, I knew I had to try this. With experiences from Jungsik (which I had a good experience in Korea), Chef Hoyoung Kim brings with him European influences into his Korean ingredients. And also thankfully, the location of the restaurant was less daunting…

Candlenut – Peranakan Food with Refined Taste

Finally paid a visit to Candlenut after a longg time, the world’s 1st Michelin star restaurant serving Peranakan cuisine. The restaurant has moved to Como Dempsey, joining its swanky neighbours, The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar and Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh. Helmed by chef Malcolm Lee, I’m excited to see what this place does…