Minamishima – An Omakase Experience in Melbourne

It took me a very long time to get my Melbourne trip photos sorted. And I’m still in the midst of doing it. lol. Anyway, I paid a visit to Minamishima just cos friends had said Japanese in Melbourne is pretty decent and since this place has been highly raved on many platforms, I thought…

Hiryu – Contemporary Japanese Cuisine at Tras Street

Had my birthday lunch at the newly opened Hiryu, a contemporary Japanese restaurant that incorporates traditional Japanese ingredients with a variation of inventive Japanese techniques. The place is helmed by Chef Raymond Tan who also previously worked at Sushi Jin and Sushi Murasaki. We went for the Omakase; Sugi priced at $128. The menu consists…

Kiyama – My First Washoku Meal in Kyoto

Not much information can be found on Kiyama except it specialises in washoku. And since I haven’t had any traditional Japanese cuisine, I thought I could give it a try. The restaurant is located near the Imperial palace so it’s not exactly centralised in Sanjo area. But if you ever had a chance in Kyoto,…

Restaurant Ibid – Nanyang Style Cuisine From The Heart & Soul

Restaurant Ibid opened its doors weeks ago at North Canal Road. Helmed by Masterchef Asia winner Chef Woo Wai Leong, the minimalistic designed restaurant focused on ‘Nanyang-style’ cuisines with a marriage of Eastern and Western creations. Pronounced as ‘E-bid’, the menu comes in 4-Course / $78, 6-Course / $88 and 8-Course / $118 with no…