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…

Gion Tadayasu – Serving Edomae-Style Sushi in Kyoto

This Edomae-style sushi place opened in 2017 in Gion district and is considerably new. But despite being only in the sushi scene for a year plus, it has risen to become one of the top sushi restaurants in Kyoto, earning favours from sushi enthusiastic. I was excited to visit and reached pretty early so I…

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…

Shinzo Japanese Cuisine – Lunch Sets Worth Considering

Birthday lunch celebration ended up at Shinzo, a Japanese restaurant situated along Carpenter street near Clarke Quay mrt. The restaurant has many lunch sets option and I thought it would be good to try how their food fares, before I decide if I would like to go back for their omakase dinner The restaurant has…