[Non-halal] If you’re flying through Haneda Airport, we highly recommend making time for a meal at Godaime Hanayama Udon. Godaime Hanayama is best known for its award-winning wide udon noodles, and its Ginza branch is popular with both locals and tourists. Fortunately, you can skip the long queues by visiting its outlet at Haneda Airport…
Kam Heong Braised Duck, Kota Damansara [Non-halal] Kam Heong Braised Duck in PJ New Town has been one of our favourite spots for Teochew braised duck. So we were quite excited when it opened a new branch closer to home. This second branch is located in Kota Damansara, and features a more comfortable space with air-conditioning. …
Curry Bondy, Tokyo [Non-halal] There are plenty of Japanese curry shops in Tokyo, but Curry Bondy was the one recommended to us by a local friend. And it turned out to be really good. Operating since 1973, Curry Bondy remains popular with both locals and tourists alike. Browse through the menu and you’ll find curry served…
Gamtan Meat Shop [Non-halal] Finally, another spot for gukbap in KL! Gamtan Meat Shop has been gaining popularity for its Korean BBQ, but we were more interested in its weekday set lunches – particularly the dwaeji-gukbap 돼지국밥 (pork bone soup rice), a dish that’s surprisingly hard to find in the Klang Valley. Our favourite dwaeji-gukbap…
[Pork-free] There is a new vinyl cafe in KL. Volume KL is located inside Arch Galeries, an upcoming commercial hub for F&B and entertainment. Currently in its soft launch mode, Volume KL serves coffee, pastries and juices with a 400-vinyl wall as a massive backdrop. Volume KL will soon operate a full kitchen from The Listening Room in…
[Pork-free, lard-free, alcohol-free] Fusion Butter Cake House is one of our favourite things to tapau whenever we’re in Penang. The brand ventured into the Klang Valley two years ago when it opened a branch in PJ Old Town. Penang’s Famous Fusion Butter Cake in PJ We enjoy Fusion’s butter cake for its fluffy yet moist…