Squinting through the wet, side window of the Miyako Taxi, I could just about see the bamboo clad…


A crowd pleaser – Nids de tartiflette – cheese and potato nests
Whenever I plan a meal, I will usually look at what happens to be available in my fridge…

Pantry Basics: Kinako Latte
I recently stumbled upon the joys of kinako latte at a miniscule cafe in Arashiyama, Kyoto called kyo…

Travelling with the toddler to Kyoto, Japan, Part 2
Dining with toddlers when travelling is a world apart from eating out when it’s just you and your…

Travelling with the toddler to Kyoto, Japan, Part 1
My wife S and I have been to Kyoto many times. But until this past April, we’d never…

Sublime sushi at Kanesaka in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
I was very fortunate to be in Tokyo recently, at the height of the sakura season. But the highlight…

The Elvis sandwich
Riding on the wave of my last post, where I disclosed my hubby’s peculiar fondness for dolloping peanut butter…

The perfect guesthouse in Gion (Kyoto, Japan)
As mentioned in an earlier post, my wife and I decided to take our two year old son…

Understated flair, untamed fare – The Ledbury in London
Experiencing The Ledbury in London is like taking a hike in the wild. For one, traveling there takes…