Itoh Kyuemon Uji Main Store - Uji tea specialty shop famous for their matcha parfait

One of the most famous teahouse in Uji, well known for their matcha desserts, especially matcha parfait. They even have 2 outlets in Uji, one at Uji Station, and the other one is the main store, well of course we went for the main store!

Yamamoto Menzou - One of the top Udon restaurants in Kyoto, but we only get to try it's take out

One of the most famous Udon restaurants in Kyoto, they have a Michelin Bib and a Tabelog score of 3.99 (as of writing), located near Heian Shrine and Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.

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Awamochidokoro Sawaya - Known for their Awamochi and been in business since 1682

A traditional sweets restaurant that is known for its Awamochi and also has hundreds of years of history (founded in 1682), and it is just located opposite Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, one of the tourist attractions in Kyoto.

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Seien - Our favourite traditional dessert restaurant in Kyoto!

A traditional Kyoto dessert restaurant famous for their Kohaku Nagashi, which is something I really like to eat too. Plus It is also located near the touristy area Nishiki Market and also has a long history of over 100+ years, definitely a must try for us!

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Ogawa - Great soba restaurant in the quiet Kitaoji area in Kyoto

A traditional looking soba restaurant, decked in almost full wooden furniture and doors, resides in the quiet Kitaoji area in Kyoto. It has only 4 tables and sits around 12 customers at max, so do come around or before opening time to avoid long queues. Did I forget to mention, it was awarded 1 Michelin star in 2020.

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Seaburano Kami Main Store - Awesome seabura niboshi ramen in Kyoto!

Famous for their Tsubamesanjo-style ramen which is originated from Niigata, but modified to their own style. When we researched on it, we found it is very unique and never tried this style of ramen before, so here we are, trying new types of ramen!

Spice Chamber - Simple and delicious dry keema curry style in Kyoto

Cosy shop tucked near Shijo Station and very near our hotel for Kyoto, known for their dry keema curry rice, and they only serve this one dish, so you know it’s going be of some standards!

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Gion Tokuya - Serving pure Warabimochi and Kuzumochi in main Gion district

A popular Japanese dessert restaurant right in the popular Gion district, serving pure Warabimochi and Kuzumochi, Shaved Ice, Yaki Mochi, and more.

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Kagizen Yoshifusa Main Store - Specialise in unique Kyoto's Kuzukiri dessert

Kagizen Yoshifusa has a long history of over 300+ years, specialising in the unique Kyoto’s Kuzukiri dessert. They are located on the main Shijo street in Gion district, so it is like an open invitation to everyone!

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Byakuan - Great Sanuki Udon and Tempura just north of Osaka city centre!

One sentence: Great, thick, and chewy Sanuki Udon plus hot and crispy Tempura with generous portion and affordable price (in Osaka).

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Ghar - Minimalistic presentation yet unique and flavourful curry

Another popular curry restaurant in Osaka, with a high tabelog score of 3.87 as of writing this post + 5x Hyakumeiten award from 2017 to 2022 (missing out in 2021). Dim restaurant ambience lighting with I believe Hinduism music playing in the background, setting yourself for the curry journey.

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Watanabe Curry - Great Japanese curry with heavy (meat) hitters!

Watanabe Curry is one of the curry rice restaurants which we have in our shortlist for the 2019 Japan trip, but never got the time to try it back then. This time round we finally made it here, better late than never!

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Eggslut - Popular LA egg sandwich restaurant first outlet in Singapore!

A very popular restaurant chain from LA known for their burgers and sides with eggs (obviously)! We didn’t join in opening hype when they launched in September, cause we are lazy (and I blame COVID-19 for it).

But hey, better late than never!

Makan Melaka Cendol - Our favourite Cendol in Singapore!

Probably the best Cendol in Singapore, we have eaten this bowl of delicious Cendol many times over the years. Even brought some of our good friends all the way to Changi Village just for this (and Nasi Lemak).

So let’s go straight to the review!

Burger & Lobster - Jewel Changi Airport

Burger & Lobster surely doesn’t need any introduction, and we finally made it to B&L Jewel Changi Airport after a couple of times of postponement (CB and Phase 2 HA)!

We have been anticipating this trip for a long time, so how will this super hype restaurant from London fare?

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Jacques - Good Pâtisserie in Fukuoka!

One of the good pâtisseries in Fukuoka for our foodie list; Jacques is also one of the last food places we visited in Fukuoka and our entire 2019 Japan trip.

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Ichiran Main Store - Pilgrimage visit to a ramen chain's HQ in Fukuoka

Every ramen lover will definitely want to do a pilgrimage visit to Ichiran main store in Fukuoka (regardless of how mainstream Ichiran is) at least once in their life, so we did last November!

So the million-dollar question is, how does it fare?

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Genki Ippai!! - Legendary Fukuoka creamiest, richest, and heaviest Tonkotsu ramen broth!

The legendary blue bucket ramen restaurant, the OG ramen nazi with comprehensive rules when dining in, and lastly what most of you might know this restaurant for; having the creamiest, richest, and heaviest tonkotsu ramen broth ever.

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B-Speak - The Roll Cake to try in Yufuin!

A popular roll cake speciality shop in Yufuin, where their roll cake sells out regularly by afternoon or even earlier.

So…does the taste lives up to its hype?

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Milch - Rich and creamy German cheesecake and pudding!

Milch is located in a small quaint town of Yufuin is famous for the German cheesecake and pudding, and they do have a few accolades under their belt too!

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