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Introducing ENChanko Hotpot & Kamameshi, the newest venture from the EN Group. The restaurant showcases the cherished Japanese traditions of Chanko Hotpot and Kamameshi at Vivocity. It currently the only Chanko Hotpot specialty restaurant in Singapore. Read More

IKO Restaurant and Bar located at 65 Neil Road is a contemporary Japanese dining restaurant that opened on 22 April 2021. It is an all-new Mod-Jap restaurant that serves six categories of food including raw, cold, small, robata, rice and noodles, and sweet. Diners get to indulge in Robata-grilled bites, Mod-Jap creation savoury dishes, an exclusive selection of liquor and Japanese-inspired cocktails. Read More

FLIPPER’S finally made its debut with a flagship store at Takashimaya SHopping Centre on 6 November. The flagship store took over the previous d’Good Cafe location if you are wondering where is the actual store location. This famous souffle pancake is originated in Tokyo in 2014 and marks its international presence in New York, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Seoul. The unique artisanal souffle pancakes are so delicate that they are served with two forks, which is part of the signature FLIPPER’S experience. Read More

Kanadaya is London’s leading ramen chain that is voted No. 1 by The Telegraph first flagship outlet at Paya Lebar Quarter Mall (PLQ). And starting from 15th October, their second outlet at Change Alley Mall opens for the public. The outlet is accessible via Raffles Place MRT Station. This 68 seater outlet will be having opening special. Enjoy 100% Unlimited Cash Rebate on your first meal with no minimum spend, no cap and no strings attached. Read More

Jinjo located at Level 2 of Shaw Centre Orchard is a modern sumiyaki restaurant by Les Amis Group. The restaurant specialises Japanese charcoal-grilling dishes and their prime seasonal ingredients are sourced from all over Japan. The details of the restaurant are available on their official website. I was searching for affordable Japanese lunch places and saw the lunch sets available here. Thus, my friend and I decided to try here. Read More

Dashi Master Marusaya located at Robertson Quay is a Japanese restaurant under Mariusaya group that specializes in traditional Dashi Shabu. They are under the same family as MAI 舞 by Dashi Master Marusaya(closed now). The 90-seater restaurant with three private rooms has been around in Singapore for almost 6 years and this is my first time here. I visited the restaurant during lunch time to check out their new affordably priced lunch sets. Read More

Shiokoji Tonkatsu Keisuke is the latest concept by Keisuke Group. This new tonkatsu restaurant will open to public from 13 November 2019 onwards at Paya Lebar Square. The 23-seater restaurant focuses on classic tonkatsu that are marinated in shio koji. Shio koji (塩麹, 塩糀) is a natural seasoning used to marinate, tenderize, and enhance the umami, or richness (one of the five basic tastes) in foods. It’s made of just a few simple ingredients: salt, water, and rice koji (Info from google). Rice koji is said to help boost the immune system and improve digestion. Other concept restaurant under Keisuke Group which is within the vicinity area is the Charcoal Grill & Salad Bar Keisuke for your consideration too. Read More

Amazing Hokkaido located at Robertson Quay is the latest addition around the area. The restaurant serves fresh produce flown in daily from Hokkaido, Japan. Now you know where to satisfy your Japanese cuisine cravings if you are in the vicinity. The restaurant caters 100-seater with colourful fabric and posters of Hokkaido all around. Read More

During my Tokyo trip last year, I passed by Tokyo Station almost everyday. Tokyo Station is one of the largest stations in Japan and there are many retail shops and restaurant to explore. It is the hub for the Shinkansen. So be sure to spare some time to explore the station when you are there in Tokyo, Japan. Read More

Keisuke Group’s 19th outlet will be officially opening on 1st April 2019 at Paya Lebar Square. The latest food concept offers sumiyaki (charcoal-grilled) in which food items are slow grilled over hot charcoal. And they use bincho-tan imported from Japan, which is known for its natural purification and neutralises the harmful acid that may occur during cooking. Read More