Manneken
The best Belgian waffles in Japan 02 February, 2012 by Sho
If you’ve been following this site or my Twitter, you’d probably heard these glorious waffles mentioned many a time already. But we’ve have yet to feature Manneken on its own post that it so deserves. Simply put Manneken’s waffles are possibly the best you’ll find in Japan.
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Mister Donut
Japan's largest donut chain is also one of their best 19 December, 2011 by Sho
While the sparsity of Krispy Kremes often attracts long queues to the cafe during lunchtime hours, Mister Donut shops are rarely packed. I used to be an avid Krispy Kreme supporter too but when comparing the two now, Mister Donut takes the cake for being my preferred doughnut place.
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Yomenya Goemon
Eating spaghetti the Japanese way 26 November, 2011 by Yan
It has always been a struggle to find food that agrees with the rest of the crowd while not breaking the wallet, especially when one is in town over the weekends. I’m happy to announce that with the recent addition of Yomenya Goemon in town, it could really be a good option to dine at. After all, how many people can say no to both Western and Japanese food?
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Honke Owariya Soba
546 year old taste 25 November, 2011 by Kazesuki
If you’re walking in the middle of Kyoto taking in the cool atmosphere while the yellow autumn leaves wavering with each caress of the wind, you’ve had that craving for soba. Honke Owariya is one soba shop that is worth a try. The restaurant has been making buckwheat soba since the Edo period. Their soba noodles have served the Japanese Imperial family since then.
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Woobbee
Have yours a woobbee time 21 October, 2011 by Yan
Another bubble tea post again? I have no excuse for delivering yet another drink post. But this time it’s a standalone shop located in Tanjong Pagar, yet another local entrepreneur setting up to join in the fierce bubble tea competition currently ongoing in Singapore.
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Fujiya Milky
Milky treats with a 100 year heritage 15 October, 2011 by Sho
A household name, Fujiya has been in the confectionery business in Japan for more than 100 years. You’ve probably come across their mascot, Peko-chan a cheeky looking child with her tongue stuck out. All of Fujiya Milky’s treats are decorated with the iconic symbol and occasionally her male counterpart Poko. The company is well known for their various pastries and confectioneries, often featuring their namesake flavor.
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Ginza Cozy Corner
Sinful delights for your way back home 10 October, 2011 by Sho
Perhaps it’s all that walking, but sometimes it amazing me how most Japanese manage to sustain their slim physiques when there are so many tempting confectionery shops all over the place. Departmental stores beside subway stations are filled with entire levels selling all manner of classy desserts and residential streets often have their own loved patisseries around the corner too. One of the shops that caught my attention was the colorful Ginza Cozy Corner.
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Endo Sushi
The best sushi doesn't have to cost you 05 October, 2011 by Sho
Endo Sushi is a tiny restaurant located within Osaka Chuo Oroshiuri Shijo, the city’s humble equivalent of the Tsukiji Fish Market. Unlike the Tokyo counterpart that is ridden with bustling streets of tourists and locals alike, Endo Sushi is one of only 5 or 6 restaurants here. I’d like to think it’s because not many eateries can survive in the competitiveness of Japan’s food capital. The fact that Endo Sushi has till now, speaks for itself.
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Cedele Cafe
Motto: Eat Well & Be Well For Life 05 October, 2011 by Yan
Increasingly, many are seeking healthier food options when dining out. Cedele Cafe comes to mind when looking outside for what I consider organic, nutritious and delicious food, without having to pay an arm or an leg.
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Artease Cafe
Homegrown bubble tea cafe 29 September, 2011 by Yan
Before you wonder why there’s another bubble tea post, it’s good to know that just like 10 odd years ago, bubble tea is all the rage in Singapore again. Bubble tea shops are sprouting like crazy in every corner of this little red dot and if you ever wandered around town, chances are you’d find a bubble tea shop every hundred steps or so. This time I’m going to introduce one of our homegrown shops, Artease Cafe.
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AKB48 Cafe and Shop Akihabara
New AKB48 themed cafe at Akihabara Station 28 September, 2011 by Sho
Tomorrow will mark the grand opening of the brand new AKB48 themed cafe and shop in Akihabara, and grand it is indeed. The new cafe occupies a large area underneath Akihabara Station and is located just beside the existing Akihabara Gundam Cafe and Bar.
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Soup Takoyaki
Wait what? 27 September, 2011 by Sho
Mostly everyone ought to be familiar with regular ol’ Takoyaki. The Osakan snack has long spread across the globe as a signature Japanese dish. But surely this soup takoyaki has got to be one of the lesser known variants.
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Chip! Chop
Chocolate chip chips! 23 September, 2011 by Sho
We can always leave it to Japan to create wacky snacks like this. Chip! Chop (チップチョップ) is a combination of chocolate chip cookies with potato chips. The zany commercials advertise the snack’s salty taste, which goes surprisingly well with the chocolate.
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AKB48 Cafe Appearance
Three of Singapore's favorite AKB48 members pay the cafe another visit 31 August, 2011 by Sho
Members from AKB48 were back in town last weekend for their 4th Stage performance in Singapore on Saturday. The following day, three of the local fan favorites stayed around to to make another appearance at the AKB48 Cafe Singapore. New changes were made to the event to keep things exciting and fresh.
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AKB48 Cafe Special Visit
Featuring Kuramochi Asuka, Sato Sumire and Yamauchi Suzuran 17 August, 2011 by Sho
While Singapore will have to wait until the 27th of August for the next concert, AKB48 continue to keep fan spirits high with yet another special cafe visit last Sunday. Three members of the popular pop idol group, Kuramochi Asuka, Sato Sumire and Yamauchi Suzuran met and entertained fans, some of whom had flown in to especially for this event at the AKB48 Singapore Cafe.
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Summer Frost
Chill out in SCAPE with some frost 09 August, 2011 by Yan
The chances are that once you hang out on a place long enough, you’ll start finding more chill out options at the vicinity. Summer Frost is one such find, after numerous occasions of visiting *SCAPE for that reason. Frozen dessert, reasonably priced and a great place to hang out. What’s there not to like about having an addition spot to chill?
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SKE48 in Singapore
Nagoya grown 48 idol group visit Singapore for the first time 30 July, 2011 by Sho
SKE48, the Nagoya based spin-off to Japan’s top idol group AKB48 were in town this Wednesday, 27th July 2011. Fans from Singapore and a surprising many who had come from as far as the United States were treated to a day of exciting activities that culminated in their first ever high energy concert performance in Singapore
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AKB48 Summer Holiday Special Visit
Two AKB48 guests drop by for a special visit 23 July, 2011 by Sho
This Tuesday, AKB48 fans from Singapore were given a treat when two members of the popular pop group visited the AKB48 Singapore Cafe at *SCAPE. Team A’s Maeda Ami and fast rising research member Abe Maria visited for a Summer Holiday Special Visit to interact with fans personally. Here’s our coverage of the day’s events.
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Japanese Drinks & Vending Machines
Beverage porn 20 July, 2011 by Sho
One of the first things that visitors always notice about Japan is the sheer number of vending machines all over the country. In fact, Japan is home to more than 5,260,000 vending machines at last count. Numerous machines litter the corner of every street, dispensing all sorts of things you’d least expect. But drink vending machines still remain the most common. These simple steel boxes often hold an amusing assortment of brightly labeled beverages that seem especially attractive when lined up in the manner. Dozens of photos of Japanese vending machines and their drinks inside.
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Bario Ramen
Of the Ramen Champion Singapore 2011 17 July, 2011 by Yan
After having introduced the general concept of Ramen Champion Singapore in the previous post, I’ll slowly be covering the six different stalls one by one. Out of all 6 stalls, one particular stall stands out for being very unique among the other more commonly seen Ramen styles that have been brought over to Singapore and that is Bario Ramen.
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