Sannakji: Eating “Live” Octopus at Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul, South Korea
Outside of seeing the cherry blossoms, eating sannakji or “live” octopus was the one thing I was most excited about on this trip. I couldn’t wait to try it.
Food in Asia
Binondo Food Wok with Ivan Man Dy: What to do in Manila
Though the tour may be called the Binondo…
Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori: Shop & Eat Your Way through the Heart (and Stomach) of Osaka
If Shinsaibashi is for shopping, then Dotonbori is for dining. If you like to shop and eat, then this is where you want to be.
Tsurugyu: A Taste of Kobe Beef in Osaka, Japan
Kobe, Saga, and Matsusaka are the three most coveted beef brands in Japan. Among the three, Kobe is the most famous.
Fujiya 1935: A 2 Michelin-Starred Lunch in Osaka, Japan
For me and Ren, dining at a three Michelin-starred restaurant is something that…
Gion Kappa Restaurant: A Local Favorite in Kyoto, Japan
A favorite among Kyoto locals, almost everything on their menu goes for…
Iroha: A Michelin-Starred Kaiseki Experience in Osaka, Japan
A kaiseki meal by a top Japanese chef and dinner at a Michelin star restaurant…
Trellis’ Sisig: Still Terrific After Thirty-Three Years
For me, what sets Trellis’ sisig apart, is its perfect marriage of smokiness and acidity.
Seafood Friday at Dampa sa Farmer’s Market
It’s funny. Before this blog, I would never have been caught dead at a wet market.
Ugu Bigyan’s Pottery Garden and Restaurant, Tiaong, Quezon
In awe today as I was five years ago, Ugu’s place is one of those special…