Sekishin-tei 石心亭 @ Tokyo (2025)
I am back to this wonderful teppanyaki restaurant five years later. The last time I was here, the world wasContinue Reading
Month: July 2025
Lao Long Tang 泸西老弄堂 @ Shanghai
The Shanghai West Lao Long Tang is not only a daily haunt for locals but also a great place forContinue Reading
Bouchon Bistro @ Napa
When you cannot get a table at the French Laundry, the alternative has to be Bouchon.
National Treasure – Rectangular Sheng by Shang Yang (Warring States – Qin)
This is way before ISO exists, and is used as a standard measure for volume of one “sheng”.
Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha 伏見稲荷大社
Fushimi Inari Shrine 伏見稲荷大社 is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilionContinue Reading
Selby’s @ Redwood
Kicking off my birthday celebrations, Darling and I decided to come to Selby’s for dinner as we kicked off aContinue Reading
Sushi Tomi 鮨 冨味 @ Ginza
It is quite difficult to find a good high-end sushi-ya that can accommodate 10 pax. Luckily we found this placeContinue Reading
Goose Man 鵝佬 @ Shanghai (2025)
The last time I ordered their takeaway bento box, and the goose was slightly soggy by the time I reachedContinue Reading
The Mandarin House 文華軒 @ North Point
Went to this Cantonese restaurant in Hyatt Centric for yumcha with my old friend.
Treasures – Silver Seal of the Xianbei Commandant of Shuai Shan (Western Jin)
The seal is a 3rd century badge of honour, and example of gamification by the rulers of the period to encourage good behaviour.