RAW – Homage to Taiwan

Taipei, December 2017 – Our much anticipated dinner at RAW certainly lived up to its reputation (#24 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, #1 in Taiwan) ! Chef André Chiang is the only Chinese chef on the World’s 50 Best Restaurant list (#14 World’s 50 Best Restaurants, #2 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants). Chef André’s culinary style…

Innovative & Sublime – ANDRE

Singapore, October 2017 – There are very few restaurants that Mr. King & I both adore and keep returning to.  We found the most exquisite experiences at El Celler de Can Roca, Tickets, Narisawa and of course, Restaurant ANDRE (#14 World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, #2 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, Micheln 2-stars). We decided…

More Surprises at Restaurant ANDRE

Singapore, September 2016 – For my birthday this year, I chose Restaurant ANDRE (Two Michelin star restaurant and #3 Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants), because of his innovative cuisine with impeccable presentation, not to mention excellent service and stylish ambience. Although it was not my first time there, I felt equally excited and anxiously waited for…

Lunch @ Restaurant ANDRE

Singapore, January 2016 – A week after our dinner there, Mr. King dropped by Restaurant ANDRE and made a reservation for our next lunch. That said it all – Mr. King was more than impressed. Restaurant ANDRE has received numerous accolades since its inception – World’s 50 Best Restaurant 2016 – #32; Asia’s 50 Best…

BINCHO: Underground Yakitori

Singapore – My BFF and foodie, Hilda never ceases to surprise me in her choices for our impromptu girls’ night out – BINCHO at Hua Bee. A hole in the wall – the entrance was a gray metallic door next to trash bins and under air conditioners. It was no ordinary “hole” – the yakitori was non-conventional….

Edible Art by Chef André

Singapore, December 2015 – Both Mr. King and I were blown away by Restaurant ANDRE (Asia’s Best Restaurants 2016- #3, Singapore’s #1 Restaurant and Two Michelin stars, July 2016) in Singapore, and agreed that it was one of our most memorable culinary experiences. Chef André’s creations taste as good as they look, and each dish is…

Restaurant André – Art & Food Collide

Singapore, October 2013 – Taiwanese Chef André Chiang’s philosophy of his gastronomy is defined by the term, “octaphilosophy” – Unique, Texture, Memory, Pure, Terroir, Salt, South, and Artisan. His 30-seat restaurant is situated inside a 19th century terrace house in Singapore. My two friends and I were almost lost, because this place was so discrete. No…