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Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice 禤記瓦煲雞飯 located at Jalan Pudu is one of the popular claypot rice to go in Kuala Lumpur. Established since 1985 by Madam Heun May Lan, Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand few months ago. She has started off with a small hawker stall at the Petaling Jaya Old Town wet market and slowly build up to current established restaurant near Pudu’s wet market. Read More

Kaarla Restaurant and Bar, the mod-Australian restaurant shares the space with Oumi, a modern Japanese Kappo restaurant at 51st floor of CapitaSpring. Kaarla meaning ‘where the home fires burn’ focuses on the cuisine from Australia’s coast. Helmed by Executive Chef John-Paul Fiechtner aka “JP” who has 20 years of experience and growing up on his hometown farm in Queensland.

The restaurant puts the spotlight on ‘Coastal Australian’ produce which represents the bounty of seafood and agriculture along the coastal regions of this giant island continent and use of fire as the central to the craft. Not forgetting the rich harvests of the 1-Arden Food Forest right from the backyard. Read More

Katsudon Chiyomatsu is a popular katsudon shop opened by former sekitori ( sumo wrestler). It is known for its special 5cm pork cutlet/ katsu bowl so we decided to give it a try. We reached the store around 7pm and queued for an hour plus before securing our seat. The store has limited space with only 12 seats at the U-shaped counter. Diners get to watch chef on action while waiting for food to be served. Read More

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, an IHG Hotel halal-certified Atrium Restaurant is back with Ramadan Buffet. It is happening from 22 March to 01 May 2023 with BBQ feast them. The buffet is available for lunch on Wednesdays to Sundays and dinners from Thursdays to Sundays. Read More

Nobu Singapore is known for fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients. Nobu is one of the most recognized Japanese restaurants in the world. The restaurant has finally open in Singapore last year and currently located on the third level of Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on Orchard Boulevard. Read More

We were searching for 2D1N stay in Kyoto for our recent trip to Kyoto and finally decided on 22 Pieces. 22 Pieces hotel is in Minami Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Japan. The hotel is approximately 4 minutes’ walk from Kyoto station.22 Pieces is a 22-room inn that stands quietly in a quiet residential area. A studio-type room with an area of ​​34 to 36 m2 and a kitchen has 3 single beds and 1 sofa bed.
It is available for 2 to 4 people. We booked via here instead of their official website. Read More

Amanohashidate (天橋立) is one of Japan’s three scenic views. Amanohashidate, the meaning is referred to roughly bridge in heaven and is a 3.6-km-long, pine tree covered sand bar. It spans across Miyazu Bay on the Tango Peninsula, northern Kyoto Prefecture. We decided to take a free and easy day trip to northern Kyoto during our recent trip to Kyoto. If you prefer a tour instead, you can consider this pre-purchase day trip tour here. Read More

Soba Takama located within a walking distance from Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome Station was our first meal upon arrival of Osaka, Japan. It was just a few trains stops away from Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station(where we were staying during our Osaka trip) and we decided to go for this before our next itinerary. The restaurant is tucked away in the side streets, and you can easily miss it. If you are planning to visit them, do look out for the wooden shop with a sliding door. Read More

Cordis, Hong Kong is a 5-star modern upscale hotel in the heart of Mongkok. The hotel is formerly known as Langham Place Hotel and rebranded in 2015. The property is still under Langham Hospitality Group and you can collect Avios when you stay here. I always wanted to stay here and finally got the chance when Hong Kong finally open for travel. I booked it here at a reasonable rate. Read More

LUCE by Davide Giacomelli launches an exquisite Saturday Lunch bundle for two at S$136++. The bundle is inclusive of a starter for sharing, soup for two, and three main courses completed with unlimited servings of desserts. Coffee and tea are included too.

This is exclusively available on Saturdays to savour each dish from the 5-course menu. For an elevated experience, top up S$38++ to enjoy unlimited Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, White White, Red Wine, Soft Drinks & Juices.
Menu link here. Read More