Datouxia Big Prawn Noodle 210 Hougang @ Kovan MRT 大頭蝦大虾面 • Formerly @ 304 Ubi

Buddy Don jio-ed me to try the prawn mee at 210 Hougang, just 5 minutes walk from Kovan MRT station.

History of Takoyaki Osaka Grilled Octopus Ball 🐙

Takoyaki or Japanese grilled octopus balls are found around the world, for example in Singapore night markets or pasar malam where they are very popular. 

HOOP Coffee＆Share Roasters Osaka Shinsaibashi Station

I like the diversity of the unique coffee scene in Japan. 

Taiyaki • History of Must Try Japan Fish Shape Cake 鯛焼き

Whenever I have a chance (not enough 🥺) to visit Japan, I would make sure that I eat at least one taiyaki before leaving 😄

Osechi Japanese New Year Feast for Tastebuds & Soul

2025 began in a very special way for me 🙏 For the first time, I experienced New Year's Day in Japan and the Japanese tradition of Osechi Ryori or New Year Feast.

Jomon Yakitori Shibuya Tokyo • Japanese Soul Food 博多串焼専門店ジョウモン

Jomon 博多串焼専門店ジョウモン | Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dogenzaka, 2 Chome−19−2 ムルギー 階3階 🚅  10 minutes walk from Shibuya station ☎ +81 36 416 1633 🕖 5pm - 11:30pm

Jomon is an atmospheric, lively yakitori in backstreet Shibuya, Tokyo. The food was nice and sake selection was good - we had a great time here. 

Duck Ramen Billiken @ Asakusa Tokyo 中華ソバ ビリケン

Stumbled upon Billiken Ramen while walking from my hotel to Senso-ji temple at Asakusa. It's a lucky find as its specialty is duck ramen and I love ducks 😋

Ginjo Ramen Kubota in Kyoto 吟醸らーめん久保田 本店

In Kyoto, we checked in at popular Ginjo Ramen Kubota. 

Wanton Noodles & Origin of Ramen • Rairaiken at Yokohama Ramen Museum 淺草 來々軒

I always wondered how ramen came about. Intuition tells me that it may have Chinese roots. Sometimes, when Singaporeans describe a good soupy bak chor mee, they say it is like ramen. I was also similarly inclined, but just learned in Japan that it is a misnomer.

The precursor of Japanese ramen is another Chinese noodle dish.

Dynasty Fried Porridge Singapore 皇庭炒粥 ☎ 9122 3993

Dynasty Fried Porridge 皇庭炒粥 | 30 Foch Rd, #01-02, Singapore 209276 (Bistro 8 coffee shop) ☎ 9122 3993 🕙 11:30am - 10:30pm (Sat & Sun 12 noon - 2:30 pm | 4:30pm - 10:30 pm)

Lunch today at Dynasty Fried Porridge at Foch Road. The stall has been around since 2015 and I visited it soon after it opened in the Macpherson area. 

Fun with Chinese BBQ Skewers • China's King of Supper 肉串烧烤 • 夜宵之王

So often in China, when we go out for supper we will see many BBQ skewer places. Go ahead. Go for it, it is delicious and fun. 

PeraMakan Nyonya Dining @ Owen Road Farrer Park MRT Station

Lunch at ParaMakan at Owen Road conveniently at Farrer Park MRT station. 

Capitol / Ah Ho Nasi Lemak Malacca • Well Loved Local Favourite 佳必多那昔罗吗亚和

Arriving in Malacca (or anywhere) looking for breakfast, I am very careful about what I eat as I have limited tummy space. 

Sarawak Laksa @ Prince Gourmet 112 Bishan • Return of Red Hornbill 太子之味

太子之味 Prince Gourmet | 112 Bishan Street 12, Singapore 570112 (stall inside TK Coffee House) 🚆 10 minutes walk from Bishan station 🕙 9am - 7pm (Tues off)

I came slightly late to blogging and social media, and so missed out on some of the past legends - such as Red Hornbill stall in Bedok. Red Hornbill had many fans who think they serve the best Sarawak dishes in Singapore (before they closed). So, I have some regrets about not eating at Red Hornbill before 🥺

Malacca Bunga Raya Popiah Choon Hing • Praise the Lard! 马六甲春兴猪油渣薄饼

Bunga Raya Popiah 春兴猪油渣薄饼 | 124, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia ☎ +6010 786 9878 🕑 10:30am - 7pm

I've been told many times to eat the famous popiah (Chinese hand roll) in Malacca. I have it as a mental note but never really sought it out.

Sakari Sushi @ Tanjong Pagar Singapore • Art of Sushi by Itamae Paul Goh

Sakari Sushi | 1 Tras Link, #01-05, Singapore 078867 ☎ 9777 1791 🕚 11:30 am - 2:30 pm | 6pm - 10 pm (Sat no lunch, Sun off)

We wanted to come visit one of buddy's favourite sushi joints in Tanjong Pagar and finally found an evening when everyone could make it.

Malacca Longkang Back Lane Siham Cockles Tong Bee • It's All About the Secret Sauce 東美档

Tong Bee's Stall Shell Food 東美档 | 143, Jalan Bunga Raya, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia 🕚 6pm - 11pm (Weds off)

Malacca's Tong Bee longkang back lane cockles stall has been here since the 1950s. It's in the third generation now and is an obligatory check-in spot on most Malacca foodie tourist itineraries.

Yaw Hau Fok Dim Sum @ Malim Malacca 有口福点心茶楼

Yaw Hau Fok Dim Sum 有口福点心茶楼 | Jalan Suria 2, Taman Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia   ☎ +6012 628 6980 🕚 6:30am - 12:30pm (Tues off)

I asked Malacca kaki SH to take me to places locals go to for breakfast. And, so here we are, Yaw Hau Fok Dim Sum 有口福点心茶楼 in Malim less than 10km from Jonker Street. 

Mei Nan Chicken Rice Ball @ Taman ASEAN, Malim, Malacca 美南鸡饭马六甲

Mei Nan 美南鸡饭 | Taman ASEAN, 257 Jalan Taman ASEAN, Malacca ☎ +6017 660 0548 🕙 7am - 2pm (Mon & Tues off)

I am always fascinated by the chicken rice ball dish.

Mnemonic Brew • Hole in the Wall Cafe • Creative Coffee Cocktails @ Level 2 Oxley Tower Robinson Road Singapore

After brunch, buddy said let's have coffee at his favourite hideout ☕