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The One With Robata Zawazawa – Inspiring Japanese Dessert & Cocktails
When you first walk into Robata Zawazawa, you will almost be certainly distracted with its astounding decoration. The attention to details were all-consuming. From the Japanese lanterns, to the...
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The One With Habitat Japanese Restaurant – A Deplorable Experience
When a restaurant runs a social buying deal on sites like Groupon, it is considered not a revenue-generating exercise (though that would be a bonus) but a marketing campaign. At often break-even point,...
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The One With Ying Vegetarian – Innovative Vegetarian Gourmet
It may come as a surprise to you, but not many Hong Kong-ers fancy vegetarian food. At least, not in my circle of friends. When I floated the idea of having a vegetarian meal, I met with an array of...
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The One With Tokoro Robatayaki- A Feast For The Eyes & More
Have you heard? For the first time my food review was published in print! It was the winter edition of Good Eating by South China Morning Post, the company I work for. I joined the group of...
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The One With Hakata Ippudo Ramen – Japanese Spirit Overload
Hong Kong people do tend to overdo things sometimes. You know how they always greet you when you enter a pharmacy store (oh yes, hi), ask you to feel free to look around (no, I will only sneakily do...
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The One With 33 Rooms – Japanese Private Kitchen in Taipei
What makes a private kitchen? I pondered over this question as I took in the scene that was 33 Rooms for an elaborate new year celebration dinner in Taipei recently. If a private kitchen is defined by...
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The One With Sake Bar GINN – Hong Kong Dedicated Sake Bar
Founder Ayuchi Momose was proud to inform us that Sake Bar GINN is the first genuine bar in Hong Kong dedicated only to the fermented rice wine. The sake selection available, mind boggling to the...
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The One With Dai Mon Yokocho – Localised Japanese Fare
Restaurant owners in Hong Kong are well known to be exceptionally skilled in transforming foreign cuisine to the local taste buds. This is not to say local diners are not a discerning bunch; but the...
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The One With Teppanyaki Sessyu – Japanese Fare At Cubus Causeway Bay
So it was Christmas and I was at Teppanyaki Sessyu, one of the many restaurants located with the Cubus building. Cubus is gastronomy heaven, evident from the range of high-end restaurants cooking and...
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The One With Hal’s Fusion Japanese – Great Usuyaki Beef
So I was at Hal’s Japanese Restaurant which was relocated from Central to Causeway Bay due to 2x increase in rent (according to Jason). Seems like many of the foodies know of and frequent this place,...
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The One With Senryo Japanese Restaurant – Borderline Dangerous (When You Are...
I finally discovered the secrets on how Japanese restaurants can grow like mushrooms all over Hong Kong and yet still make tonnes of money. Simply implement a ticketing system and illogical,...
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The One With Ichiran Ramen In Hong Kong – Why The Madness When You Can Have...
Hong Kong people love queuing for food. And usually only food, unlike those hordes of mainlanders queuing outside Prada and Gucci along Canton Road, any day of the week. Hong Kong-ers know a good nosh...
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The One With Tokyo Heya – All You Can Eat Japanese
Japanese places are a dime a dozen in Hong Kong. There is just something about Japanese food that is irresistible to Hong Kong-ers. One can find all sorts of Japanese food here – from the low end,...
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The One With The Mon – Japanese Dining Stage
My first attempt to have a dinner at The Mon wasn’t a pleasant experience. Granted, we didn’t think ahead to book a table earlier. Walk-ins were told there was a two-hour wait for a table, which means...
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The One With Zushi Ana – Traditional Sushi Experience In A Modern Environment
It was quite a late dinner for us right after a movie. I vaguely remembered a recommended Japanese restaurant by a colleague that was newly opened in Times Square. Zushi Ana was located right at the...
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The One With Aji Yakitori – New Japanese Haunt In Happy Valley
When DJ Dennis finally has time to meet up with me for an overdue birthday celebration, we opted for a place that is convenient for both of us – the newly opened Aji Yakitori in Happy Valley. This tiny...
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The One With Koheitsu – Great, Affordable Japanese in Causeway Bay
Koheitsu is a very decent and reasonable Japanese for dinner in Causeway Bay. Prawn tempura, minced tuna and soft shell crab hand rolls, scallop, seared salmon and seared halibut (very good, fat and...
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The One With Okonomi – My Choice Of Sashimi Takeaways
When the cravings for Japanese food come a-knocking, I have three ways to fulfill them: 1) Go to a fancy restaurant for a proper sit down dinner, like The Mon and Hal’s 2) Sit at a sushi bar for more...
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The One With Ichiran Ramen – Going Gaga Over Japanese Noodles
It has been more than a year since I last blogged about Ichiran Ramen. Back then, I was mocking those people whom spend hours queuing for a bowl of Japanese noodles. Oh, how my tune has changed. Now I...
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The One With Tonkichi Tonkatsu Seafood – Best Japanese Pork Cutlet In Hong Kong
I have never been a big fan of tonkatsu (Japanese deep-fried pork cutlet). Before I discovered Tonkichi Tonkatsu Seafood, my impression of tonkatsu was just glorified meat served in Japanese style and...
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