Red Top Farms Wagyu ($270)– MO, USA, Bone in Striploin 18oz Cooked medium rare, this was very soft, yet too salty for my liking. Red Top Farms Wagyu ($270)– MO, USA, Bone in Striploin 18oz Cooked medium rare, this was very soft, yet too salty for my liking. ...

Date: September, Birthday Dinner Price: Four Course Prix Fixe $65 + $13~ for a glass of Sauv Blanc ...

Date: September, Birthday Dinner Price: $160 Omakase Food (3/5 for Cooked; 4/5 for Sashimi): One of the courses was a deep fried scallop. I feel it's not good use of a fresh scallop; it would be better seared or raw. My favorite course was the Sashimi which included my favorite fish - Stripe Jack. Out of the sushi course, I enjoyed the Argentina...

Weekend road trip to Chicago in mid-October. ...

The former Khao San Road space has now been transformed into a Royal Thai dining room, with tons of gold/brass and jewel tones. We came around 5:30pm on a weeknight and were lucky to snag a spot at the bar, but reservations are recommended.   Roy Thai - royal Thai dumplings, $12/person for 4 pcs - Definitely a must order (contains peanuts). My favorite...

    Sometimes the best things are unplanned. One of my best meals in Tokyo was at Afuri Ramen (Harajuku). No guidebooks, no recommendations from friends; simply discovered because we stayed in the area, only to find out after that it's quite 'famous'. We passed by a few nights and there was a long lineup each time – I had to check it out!...

Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese meal. It refers to the skills and techniques used to prepare such meals and places a strong emphasis on highest quality seasonal ingredients and artistic presentation. (Wiki) On my recent trip to Kyoto in May 2017, we splurged on a 15,000 yen 12 course meal at Gion Nanba.  Hidden in a dark, narrow alleyway, you will be...

I never thought to try this place until I came for an event a few weeks ago. Came back to redeem my har gao voucher for lunch, ended up ordering four dim sum and the lobster set lunch. Dim sum here in fusion style, impressive presentation and good taste. 珍珠雞 (Sticky Rice w Chicken) - What a surprise in presentation! Usually wrapped in...

Feb 25, 2017 | Sweetheart Afternoon Tea, $54 + 15% service charge, includes 1 glass of sparkling cocktail I'm always excited for afternoon tea time. This was one of the rare occasions where I hadn't checked the menu beforehand; I later learned that we had the Sweetheart Afternoon Tea - the February special featuring an aphrodisiac-inspired menu. They have a different theme & menu...

Host is a lovely New Nordic restaurant that uses local ingredients and unique preparation & presentation methods I haven't seen anywhere else. Definitely the highlight of my Copenhagen trip. We ordered two each of the set menus: Höst Menu at 325kr and Höst Signature Menu at 425kr. They have new menus each month. The interior has a really nice cozy, natural vibe. I...