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International Nasi Lemak - Still the best Nasi Lemak in the East...or not?

International Nasi Lemak is probably the nostalgia nasi lemak for me, I started eating there since my secondary school days (close to 20 years ago); when their old stall location is where Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak currently is now.

So the main question is, how their nasi lemak fares with so many new competitors with easier accessibility and more branches.

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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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Chef Choo Signature - Helm by ex 5-star hotel chef

Chef Choo Signature is the 2nd stall we tried on our visit to Golden Mile Food Centre last Saturday, the 1st was Ashes Burnnit as per our previous post.

So…does the food lives up to the reputation of an ex 5-star hotel chef?

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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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Hakata Issou - Passable but overhyped tonkotsu ramen

One of the most raved ramen restaurants in Hakata, and probably the most popular around Hakata Station area. Furthermore, tonkotsu ramen originates from Hakata, so we are very excited to try it from the originating city!

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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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Kunimatsu - Japanese fusion of Dandan Noodles

A popular Dandan Noodles restaurant in Hiroshima where you can choose the level of spiciness for your dandan noodles, from level 0 to 4, and also other types/combinations.

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Shoraian - Tofu Kaiseki restaurant with a scenic view of Arashiyama

Tofu is one of Kyoto’s specialities, and when I heard there is a traditional Kaiseki restaurant famous for Tofu cuisine, that definitely piqued our interest.

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Yagenbori Hassho - The most famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima!

Hassho probably is the most famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima, having snaking long queues after nightfall even on a weeknight. Of course, they are serving up Hiroshima style okonomiyaki.

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Iwamura Momijiya - Traditional Momiji Manju in Miyajima

From my research, they are one of the oldest shop, founded in the late Meiji era that sells momiji manju (bun shaped in a maple leaf), one of the icons of Miyajima.

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Takoyaki Yamachan - Crispy on the outside and very melty on the inside

Takoyaki, a must-try street food when you’re in Osaka and Takoyaki Yamachan is one of the famous stalls for it!

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Kakiya - Great Oyster speciality restaurant in Miyajima!

Oysters are a must-try if you are in Hiroshima, and especially so in winter season as it is the peak season for oysters over there.

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Anagomeshi Ueno - Famous restaurant for Conger Eel in Miyajimaguchi!

Probably the most famous and traditional restaurant for Anagomeshi in Miyajima area, almost everyone will recommend this restaurant to try if you are in Miyajima. Plus with their prime location, which definitely adds to their advantage.

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Ramen style Junk Story - Shio no Kirameki

After several bowls of pork and/or shoyu based ramen halfway through my 2019 Japan trip, time to try one with a different type of broth.

Enter Ramen style Junk Story, which they are famous for their shio and chicken based ramen called Shio no Kirameki.

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Menya Joroku - Osaka famous Takaida style Tamari Shoyu ramen

One of the more popular Osaka ramen restaurants especially around Namba district, famed for their Takaida Style Tamari Shyou ramen which is the Chuka Soba -Takaida Style-.

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Bokkee Ramen - Old school ramen restaurant feel in Okayama

We had a long day trip to Okayama (visited Korakuen, Okayama Castle, and Kojima Jeans Street), so we want somewhere relatively near to the JR station for a quick dinner and then it’s back to Osaka via the Shinkansen.

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