Japanese Archives - Candid Cuisine

Kiwami Food Hall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Kiwami Food Hall spells great concept with four Japanese masters. Amidst its hour long queues, it’s all smoke and mirrors with forgettable dishes.

Llama San, The Village, NYC

Here’s an eclectic Japanese-Peruvian eatery for date nights, group meetings, and for foodies looking for the next best thing in NYC.

Rule of Thirds, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NYC

For anyone looking to fill an empty stomach before going on a bender night in Williamsburg, Rule of Thirds deserves the top spot.

Omotesando Koffee, Power Plant Mall, Manila

By far the biggest disappointment ever. Omotesando Koffee might be better off not opening in PH at all.

Momofuku Noodle Bar, Columbus Circle, NYC

18 years later, Momofuku Noodle Bar remains to be one of the best ramen in NYC.

Pipes by Hattendo, Outram, Singapore

I am not here for Hattendo’s popular cream buns, but I’m here to try out their epic Iberico Katsu Sando. And it could very well be the best katsu sando in Singapore.

Chateraise PREMIUM YATSUDOKI: Best Fuji Premium Apple Pies, Guoco Tower, Singapore

Chateraise Premium Yatsudoki sells the popular Fuji Premium Apple Pie, Cream Puff, Mont Blanc, Houraku Yatsugatake and even wines on tap.

Tenjin, Raffles City, Singapore

Owned by the famed Les Amis group of Bistro du Vin fame, Tenjin enters the Japanese restaurant foray in Singapore with its unique moriawase tempura and tendon sets, truffle Chawanmushi, and special tare sauce.

Baristart Coffee, Tras Street, Singapore

Baristart Coffee is a coffee shop that originated from Hokkaido Japan. It serves comfort food and coffee with Hokkaido BIEI Jersey Milk.

Beef Sukiyaki Don Keisuke, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

Keisuke’s A4 wagyu sukiyaki deserves a spot in Bib Gourmand and a checkbox in your restaurant bucket list.

Tempura Makino, Suntec City, Singapore

As Japan’s borders remain closed to foreigners, Japanese brands are flocking to Singapore in droves. Here’s where to get the coveted Tempura Egg.

SANDO, Alexandra Techno Park, Singapore

Sando’s Spam and Hash is a simple, no-brainer sandwich (packed with tamagoyaki) especially for those looking for a quick bite around Alexandra Techno Park.