Overseas Joints

Bring me back to Japan!! Around this time last year I was enjoying the stunning scenic views of Kyoto and having the best mitarashi dango at うめぞの Umezono Café & Gallery. Nicely grilled, the chewy and ever so soft dangos were of the perfect texture. Blanketed in the viscous, savoury-sweet mitarashi sauce, the signature square-shaped skewers were also pleasantly warm and lip-smacking - just the thing to snack on when it is cold.

📌うめぞの Cafe & Gallery
180 Fudocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8215, Japan

The light aroma arrived before the bowl, and while the soup looked slightly clear, it was surprisingly flavourful underlying with taste of herbs and spices that didn’t overpower the rest.

Compared to other beef noodle soups that are more robust (especially if you order a ”hong shao”), this had a cleaner, pleasing taste that was still complex and appetising.

The stock is said to be cooked over 20 hours, using beef bones and a secret blend of herbs.

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Beautiful bakes by Hyde Park!

At a street corner by the perimeter of Hyde Park lies a distinct building that houses @chubakery!

Upon walking in, you’re immediately greeted by friendly baristas churning out orders on the fly. There’s no seating in the establishment so everything’s to go. Everything including beautiful croissants, doughnuts, baguettes and of course, coffee.

I’d recommend the brioche doughnuts such as the pictured jam variant (A$4.8) that’s stuffed with house strawberry raspbe

The other dim sum were also really well made 😍

Don’t even get me started on that addictive sambal matah. *
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Messy and delicious. Shared table with the locals and shouting across to order! Savory curry, charred chicken and tender sotong. Inexpensive ingredients made tasty with love and time. I could almost smell the dishes while i am sharing this experience. For those who is planning to visit Ipoh, this is a MUST GO!

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For just 8,000 won (about S$10) per person, you get an eye-opening spread of about 30 banchan (Korean side dishes) with rice and soup. Few things make me happier than a table crammed full with food, so you can just imagine how elated I was at this place.
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Totally a steal. An old school coffee place with an owner patiently brewing his coffee and toasting the bread. Really simple. 6 Jam, juice, coffee and yogurt. If you are even tired of walking, come here for a try. However, their breakfast set start from 9 to 11 and very limited.

Mammy Pancake 媽咪雞蛋仔
makes gai dahn jai in town using quality eggs from Holland and creative fillings.
We had the chestnut ones which were filled with “gao luck”. Crispy and fragrant. #DFDHongKong

I found the spicy garlic bits, fried till crispy and fragrant, to be the best part of the dish.
Otherwise, the crab was not particularly memorable, unfortunately. Not as fleshy or juicy as expected. Perhaps the restaurant has become too touristy.
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They symbolise 團團圓圓 which is togetherness.
Auntie from the dessert shop was scolding people who asked if there were any more dumplings. NO MORE.
And Guess what we found in the Sesame Paste. Such a blessing.

After this, we not only 團圓 but 圓圓. #DFDHongKong

4.5 munchies: Just thinking about the ayam goreng served at KL’s most popular nasi lemak restaurant makes my mouth water. The sizeable chicken leg was absolutely smashing – superbly juicy and deep-fried to golden brown crisp perfection. It scored additional brownie points for sprinkling the same savoury batter that had a hint of ginger fragrance atop the chicken generously!

What also really impressed me was the well-cooked rice. With no clumps of overcooked rice on my plate, every grain was so fluffy and infused with distinct coconut flavour. 5 munchies if only the sambal were slightly sweeter and spicier!

The hype (and consistency over the years) is real, guys! #Burpproved