I finally found a pack of facai – the “human hair vegetable” – which prompted me to make this dish that is normally reserved for Chinese New Year. It is the first time that I made this ‘the proper…
The Mycenaean civilisation, which lasted from 1600-1100BC, was the Middle Helladic phase of civilisation in Greece which derived its name from the city of Mycenae in northeastern Peloponnese. The two cities, Mycenae and Tiryns, are now the most precious remnants…
Belgium is renowned for its fine chocolates (and the world’s best restaurant), above all for the delicious pralines and truffles. It is no surprise that few Belgians have heard of the Japanese brand of Royce chocolates and even less…
Every 15th November, Japan celebrates the Shichi-Go-San 七五三 Festival. Shichi-Go-San means ‘Seven-Five-Three’ – it is a rite of passage for girls and boys of 3 years, boys of 5 years and girls of 7 years of age. Shichi-Go-San 七五三…
Eating yakitori and downing them with beer in the yakitori bar Ton Ton 登運とんunder a railway track has to be one of the most authentic (and cheapest) foodie experience one could have in Tokyo! I was introduced to this experience…
Pu Ob Woonsen (Black Pepper Crab with Glass Noodles) ปูอบวุ้นเส้น – This Thai dish always gives me the giggles because in Thai language, ‘poo‘ means ‘crab‘ (not ‘crap‘). Despite its somewhat weird name, this is an incredibly tasty dish, almost…
Sometimes, a boutique hotel offers you more than a chain hotel, because you know the service and the quality is not going to feel like it came straight out of a factory. That was the feeling when I stayed…
Somewhere in Belgium lurks a secret Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory came true. On the outskirts of the beautiful city of Leuven, is the world’s only Ice Cream Boat. Yes! Not a truck, but a boat! Step onto this boat, you’ll…
To be honest, I never thought I’d find authentic Chinese cuisines in Paris, having lived there for a while. But things have certainly changed nowadays. Even a cuisine as rare as Yunnan has emerged in the food capital of continental…
Intercontinental Hotel Osaka: A Brief Stay in Perfection
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