After window shopping around in Ginza (Tokyo) one night, the wife and I decided to take a break at Ladurée. This popular French pastry cafe is located on the second floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi mall. Read more
Afuri Ramen (Tokyo) – Unique Yuzu-Flavoured Ramen with Dashi Broth, Light and Refreshing Taste!
Late one night during my holiday in Tokyo, I went to Afuri Ramen in Ebisu to check out their yuzu ramen. I was quite looking forward to trying this unique ramen. Read more
Ippudo Tonkotsu Instant Ramen – Mind-Blowing Broth, Comes Really Close to The Real Thing!
My experience of Japanese instant noodles has been awesome so far, and in this article I will be reviewing the Ippudo Instant Ramen. Read more
Nakiryu Dandan Instant Ramen – My Verdict Of This One Michelin Star Instant Noodles
During my recent trip to Tokyo, I bought a whole bunch of famous Japanese instant ramen to try. One of them was the Nakiryu Dandan Instant Ramen. It was delicious and this is my full review of the instant ramen. Read more
Iso Sushi (Tokyo) – Authentic Sushiya at Toyosu Fish Market Serving Super Fresh Sushi
I visited Toyosu Market in Tokyo recently and instead of eating at one of the more famous sushi places, I went to Iso Sushi instead. This was because I reached the market quite “late” at around 8am. Read more
Klook Japan 4G SIM Card Review – Cheapest SIM Card With Unlimited 4G Data For 8 Days
For my recent trip to Tokyo, I bought a 4G SIM card with unlimited data from Klook. Among all the SIM cards I found online, this provided the best value and had the lowest price. Read more
Starbucks Omotesando (Tokyo) – Amazing Starbucks With Gorgeous Rooftop Garden and Awesome Views!
I chanced upon Starbucks Omotesando after a hearty breakfast at Bills Omotesando cafe one morning. I was looking down from the cafe and admiring this beautiful garden, before realising that it was actually Starbucks! Read more
Tsunahachi (Tokyo) – Venerable Tempura Restaurant in Shinjuku, Founded in 1923
One of our most “authentic” Japanese meals in Tokyo was at Tsunahachi, a venerable tempura restaurant that has been around for almost a century. We went around closing time but luckily we managed to make it for the last order. Read more
Bills Omotesando (Tokyo) – Aussie Style Cafe Where You Can Enjoy The “Best Breakfast In The World”
We visited Bills Omotesando one morning for breakfast and it was one of our best meals in Tokyo! We simply loved the delicious food, wonderful ambience, and good service of this Australian breakfast place. Read more
Luke’s Lobster (Tokyo) – Famous Lobster Rolls in Japan, But Is It Worth The Long Queue?
During our Tokyo holiday, we went on our pilgrimage to Luke’s Lobster. This joint is famous for its crazily popular lobster rolls, and it seems that every single tourist to Tokyo will visit this shop. Read more
Zaku Zaku ザクザク (Tokyo) – Delicious Crispy Choux Pastry With Fresh Hokkaido Cream Fillings!
During our food crawl along Takeshita Street in Harajuku (Tokyo), we checked out Zaku Zaku (ザクザク), a Japanese store known for its super popular “Croquant Chou”. This is basically a cream puff with an elongated shape. Read more
Marion Crepes (Tokyo) – Famous Japanese Crepe Store Along Takeshita Street, Harajuku
During our visit to Takeshita Street in Harajuku (Tokyo), we checked out the delicious crepes from Marion Crepes. This is one of the most famous crepes shop in Japan! Read more
Totti Candy Factory (Tokyo) – Super Instagram Worthy Rainbow Cotton Candy in Harajuku!
When researching for our trip to Tokyo, I came across Totti Candy Factory, a shop famous for its giant cotton candies. It is located along the bustling Takeshita Street of Harajuku. Read more
Buta-Daigaku 豚大学 (Tokyo) – Super Satisfying Pork Rice Bowl With More Meat Than Rice
One of my most satisfying meal in Tokyo was at Buta-Daigaku (豚大学), a hole in the wall establishment known for its sumptuous butadon (pork rice bowl). Read more
Fuunji 風雲児 (Tokyo) – Fantastic Tsukemen Ramen in Shinjuku, One of The Best In Tokyo!
Our very first meal in Tokyo was at Fuunji (風雲児), a ramen joint famous for its delicious tsukemen ramen. We had to queue for almost 1.5 hours, which was pretty crazy! Read more
Harajuku Gyozaro – Heavenly Gyoza in Tokyo, Totally Worth The Long Wait!
One of my most memorable meals in Tokyo was at Harajuku Gyozaro. Even though we had to wait for quite long, it was completely worth it because the delicious gyozas were super satisfying! Read more
Yoku Moku – Famous Tokyo Cigare Butter Cookies, Made with Premium Hokkaido Butter
During our trip to Tokyo, we bought plenty of snacks, and one of them was the popular Yoku Moku cookies. This confectionery store is known for its signature “Cigare” butter cookies. Read more
12 Best Things to Do in Shinjuku – The Ultimate Guide to Tokyo’s Most Vibrant District!
This is our list of 12 best things to do in Shinjuku, Tokyo! This vibrant district is what most people imagine what they think of Tokyo: bright neon lights, busy streets, crowded train stations, commercial buildings, and large shopping malls. Read more
Alfred Tea Room (Tokyo) – Pink Themed Cafe In Shinjuku Serving Delicious Bubble Tea and Pastries
While walking around Shinjuku, we chanced upon Alfred Tea Room, a pink themed cafe crowded with plenty of locals. We decided to pop in to see what all the hype was about. Read more
10 Best Budget Hotels Near Shinjuku Station – Affordable Stays In The Most Vibrant Tokyo District
Many tourists visiting Tokyo will stay in Shinjuku. This article lists down 10 awesome hotels conveniently located within walking distance of Shinjuku train station. Read more
Tsuta (Tokyo) Releases World’s 1st Michelin-Starred Instant Cup Noodles – Most Delicious Instant Noodles Ever!
As I took my first bite of the Tsuta instant noodles, I found it hard to believe that I was actually eating cup noodles. This was seriously the best instant noodles I had ever eaten in my life. Read more
Narikura (Tokyo) – Michelin Bib Gourmand Tonkatsu, So Tender You Can Cut It With Your Chopsticks
Eating tonkatsu at Narikura in Tokyo was like eating wagyu beef for the first time. It was so much softer and juicier I could not believe it was really pork. Even though we had to wait for almost two hours, it was completely worth it! Read more
10 Best Places to Stay in Tokyo for First Time Visitors – The Ultimate Guide
In this article, we list down the 10 best places to stay in Tokyo, along with the best hotels in each area. The most popular area is Shinjuku, the bustling business and entertainment hub of Tokyo. Read more
Nakiryu (Tokyo) – World’s 2nd Michelin-Starred Ramen Shop in Japan, Famous for Delicious Tantanmen (辛麺)!
There are only two Michelin-starred ramen restaurants in the world, and Nakiryu (鳴龍) is one of them. Read more
Flippers (Tokyo) – Famous Kiseki Soufflé Pancakes in Japan, Perfectly Soft and Fluffy!
Flippers is a famous Japanese pancake cafe in Japan. We visited the Omotesando/ Harajuku branch in Tokyo recently during our holiday, and were blown away by their fluffy and delicious pancakes! Read more