Update 19 Jan 2025: Manpuku Sando has moved to BON BON COFFEE at Taste Orchard.
I’ve found my new favourite sando place and it’s Manpuku Sando at Cuppage Plaza. Run by a sole Japanese owner-chef, this humble joint is open for 4 hours daily (except Mondays) and shares its space with Dosukoi x Donpachi.
Having visited Manpuku Sando’s sister(?) izakaya a few times and thoroughly loved it, I was excited for what was in store. And it definitely did not disappoint!
While it’s no secret that Tanjong Pagar is Singapore’s capital of Japanese food, there are still some hidden gems tucked away in little pockets of this central enclave. Today’s best-kept secret is Enishi Ramen, a Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen hailing from Kobe, Japan.
Located on the second level of International Plaza, Enishi Ramen is a no-frills ramen shop that sells no more than 100 bowls per day, supposedly to retain the quality of its cooking. With less than twenty seats available around the counter, it’s easy to see why Enishi Ramen is home to snaking queues daily.
Ginza is not just a shopper’s paradise, it’s also a foodie’s haven with a multitude of cuisines from around the world. From historical eateries to bustling izakaya, here are five places you can bookmark for your next Tokyo trip.
Ah, Japanese cafes and their wabi-sabi approach to food and decor. While Korean cafes are known for their distinctly modern and minimalist styles, there is an undeniable charm about the rusticness and tranquility that defines their Japanese counterparts.
Looking for the spot in Singapore to satiate your cravings before your next, long-awaited trip? Here are 10 Japanese, or Japanese-inspired cafes, bars, and eateries that will transport you to your favourite Japanese city, albeit temporarily.
A known rule of thumb when determining if a food place, especially Japanese, serves genuinely authentic food is to check if its clientele is comprised mainly of Singaporeans or expat families.
Tokyo Soba, which operates out of Icon Village in Tanjong Pagar, is supposedly an offshoot of Yomoda Soba, which is itself a noodle stand in Japan. The hole-in-the-wall eatery caters to office dwellers on weekdays, and Japanese families and groups of friends on weekends.
I was determined to eat as many different local dishes as possible, and yakitori seemed like the best way to conclude my Tokyo trip.
It was by pure chance that I found myself back at Bistro Fukumimi Corridor, the very same yakitori bar that my colleagues and I had visited during our last work trip.
Located along Ginza Corridor, which runs around and under the Yamanote Line, its main premises is actually located underground, with a steep staircase leading to it. As with most other dining places situated in touristy Ginza, Bistro Fukumimi Corridor is foreigner-friendly, with items listed in both English and Japanese.
Japanese F&B brand, Gyu San, is not resting on its laurels. The restaurant known for its wagyu sando has recently expanded its Orchard outlet to include a brand new concept, Gyu San Japanese Sando & Charcoal Bar. Located inside Forum The Shopping Mall, it offers a sole item on its menu: wagyu hamburg grilled over binchotan.
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