Bronzes of the Dian Kingdom
In antiquity Yunnan was the Dian Kingdom 滇國 (277-115BC) that was inhabited by indigenous groups that were beyond the reachContinue Reading
Month: August 2024
Yakitori Miyagawa やきとり 宮川 @ Akasaka
Another yakitori-ya in Tokyo, and this time near my new office in Toranomon Hill. And being a chicken wholesaler, theirContinue Reading
Torisanmai 鳥三昧 @ Shanghai
This is a strange Japanese restaurant combining fine dining yakitori with sushiya, a very daring challenge given that there areContinue Reading
Deens Maju @ Penang
Deens Maju Nasi Kandar is a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet corner. But don’t let its unassuming locationContinue Reading
Banya 番屋 @ Akasaka
My favourite way to end a busy day in Tokyo, with a cold drink and wonderful small bites.
Treasures – Painted Gold-leafed Stone Couch with Three-Sided Screen (Northern Zhou Dynasty)
The Sogdians, known for their wealth, practiced Zoroastrianism and left a rich cultural legacy in China.
Enter the Dragon 龍的傳人
2024 is the Year of the Dragon. Let’s take a look at all the different forms of dragon over history.
Palm Beach @ Fullerton (2024)
Palm Beach has two things in its favour in the competitive Singapore seafood scene – location of the restaurant rightContinue Reading
Au Jardin @ Penang
Michelin unveiled its Penang list in Dec 2022 and awarded two restaurants the coveted star – Restaurant au Jardin becameContinue Reading
Unatetsu うな铁 @ Shinjuku
It was not Midsummer Day of the Ox (土用の丑の日) which in Japan is the day when everyone goes out toContinue Reading