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Korean fried chicken craze has been trending for the past few years. The craze hits up so well especially after the drama “ My Love from the Star”. Everyone went crazy with the drama and even have LINE stickers for that. I still remember I did download the stickers after the drama. Ok, don’t judge me for that. Read More

Guenpin Fugu (玄品) is Japan’s largest fugu restaurant chain that opened its first-ever overseas outlet in Singapore at Maxwell Chambers. My last taste of fugu was during my trip to Tokyo on December 2016. Thus, I am very excited to check it out the blowfish experience in Guenpin Fugu. Read More

Weekend brunch is always a good idea, don’t you think so? Sunday brunch sounds even better. Monti Festino launches new Sunday brunch concept recently. I was invited over for a brunch session 2 weeks ago. The glass dome floating on Marina Bay was previously occupied by Spanish restaurant Catalunya. It is now by Monti with a new concept to dine and party the night away. Read More

My friend suggested Dae Bap Korean Home Meal at Mount Austin for a quick lunch before we start our café hopping. Dae Bap Korean Home Meal is a casual Korean restaurant that offers cheap and affordable korean cuisines with local fare. The restaurant is owned by locals, in which explains the affordable pricing to cater to locals. Read More

It has been a while since I last shared my Johor Bahru makan place. My family and I went for dinner at Khi Ten Restaurant over one of the weekend. The restaurant is located in Taman Melodies which is a short distance away from KSL Mall. It is also near to Lemon Tree Restaurant (Western-style restaurant). Khi Ten is a family business restaurant that operates many years since I was still a little kid. Read More

I visited Sens located at the basement of Raffles Holland Village a week ago. This new Japanese restaurant is within the gourmet grocer TASTE. This 42-seater dining joint offers contemporary Japanese cuisine such as sashimi, sushi, teppanyaki, yakitori and also Japanese craft beers and sake. Read More

*UPDATED 21 MAY 2018*
It has been a while since I did a listing post and this time I am sharing list of cafes in Taman Molek, Johor Bahru. In fact, this post has been in my draft for since last year. Since the demand crossing causeway has been rising due to exchange rate, here is another area of Johor Bahru to explore. Read More

I was back to DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru over the weekend. I brought E along and it was his first time to Johor Bahru after ten years. It was also his first time to DoubleTree by Hilton. We were there to check out Makan Kitchen latest promotion. Read More

D.O.P Mozzarella Bar & Restaurant located Robertson Quay was opened in July 2016 by Luca Lannone. The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine from southern Italian region of Campania. It is actually Luca’s hometown. I visited the restaurant last week courtesy of ChopeSG with a friend of mine. It gives a homely-feel restaurant which is ideal for family gatherings or even couple date. Read More

Swissotel Merchant Court Ellenborough Market Café is making the dining and epicurean escapade with tantalizing specials each month. I was invited for a media tasting few weeks back for a sneak preview on what are the upcoming delicacies to offer to diners. Read More