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Black Cow located at South Beach Avenue Singapore is one of the beef heaven place to go for beef lovers apart from Fat Cow. The restaurant is a modern Japanese Shabu Shabu, Sukiyaki & Sake Bar that introduces Kanto-style Sukyaki. The restaurant has limited seats and I would suggest you to make reservation before heading down. It is just a walk away from Esplanade MRT Station. Read More

Monte Risaia located at Duxton Road is a Japanese-Italian Omakase restaurant by Marusaya Co. Ltd. The company manages restaurants like Dashi Master Marusaya, MAI by Dashi Master Marusaya and TEN sushi. The restaurant has two private dining areas that can seat up to 4 people and also limited counter seats. We were seated at the counter where we can witness Executive Chef Taizo Yamada and his culinary team in action. Chef Taizo Yamada started his career as a kitchen helper in an Italian restaurant in Tokyo and has more than 15 years of experience. 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

Sushiro, Japan’s largest kaiten sushi chain has opened its very first outlet in Singapore at Tiong Bahru Plaza on 19 August 2019. Sushiro serves over 149 million customers at its outlet in Japan a year and has been generating the highest revenue in Japan’s kaiten sushi industry for eight consecutive years from 2011 to 2018. Read More

My sisters and I celebrated my birthday at Koji Sushi Bar a week ago. Koji Sushi Bar has taken over the space of Cedele at Raffles City Shopping Centre. Their first outlet is at Pickering Street. It was our first time here and my sisters have difficulties location the restaurant. Reason being is that the restaurant is located at a quiet corner near to Szechuan Court and Mikuni. Read More

Menya Kokoro, the largest authentic Maze-Soba restaurant chain from Japan opens its first ever outlet in Singapore. The popular chain has opened 27 outlets around the world ( Japan, Indonesia, Spain, Thailand and Vancouver) in just 4 years! Amazing!

The founder, Chef Takuma Ishikawa, who has 13 years of culinary experience is trained under the original masters and creators of Maze-Soba- Menya Hanabi (the restaurant known for inventing Maze-Soba and introducing to the world). Read More

Maru Dine & Bar restaurant located in Icon Village offers fusion cuisine and wide range of alcohol drinks including draft beer, sake and many more. The restaurant is accessible via a short walking distance from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station. I had the chance to visit the restaurant with my friend courtesy of Chope. Read More

Ramen Champion Bugis + has another new addition outlet, Teppan No Hoshi. The brand offers a variety of Osaka classics such as okonomiyaki, modern yaki and yakisoba. Now you can enjoy okonomiyaki while having your ramen there. Read More

Sushi Chiharu by Tamaya Dining たまやis hidden within the ground floor interior of Tamaya Dining along Cuppage Terrace. It is just few minutes walk away from Somerset MRT station. Sushi Chiharu specialised in Edomae-sushi, a tradition that spans over 150 years, honouring Japan’s best seasonal ingredients. It is also described as how the chef was able to create a new style of sushi. Read More

Katong, the eastern neighbourhood of Singapore is known for its colourful and rich heritage shophouses. It is also one of the tourist spot to discover the Peranakan and Eurasian cultures here. I ventured to the area to check out the new F&B restaurant, Rakuya sometime ago. Read More