Colombo, April 2018– The most well-known restaurant in Colombo is undoubtedly Ministry of Crab. It has been garnered quite a few accolades, including making the Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants list for the 5thconsecutive year. Located inside the 400-year old Dutch Hospital, the restaurant has a warm and trendy feeling to it. Diners are seated at one…
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Somewhere in Time at Galle Fort
Sri Lanka, April 2018– If there were a place trapped in time, it must be Galle, the 17thcentury Dutch colonial UNESCO-protected fort. Our first time there was in 2009, and so mesmerized by this charming place, we brought our 6-year old son there 9 years later. Exploring the fort on foot, tourists rush around to fascinating…
MINIPALAIS
Paris, June 2018 – The MiniPalais is one of the trendiest restaurants in the heart of Paris. The creative culinary force behind The MiniPalais is Chef Eric Frechon of the 3 Michelin stars restaurant at Hôtel Le Bristol Paris. It is housed inside the beautiful Grand Palais, a historic site and museum in the Triangle…
Hermès Through The Walls
Singapore, October 2017 – When most people in Singapore hear of Hermès, they think about scraves and leather goods. However, the maison’s recent exhibition (Oct 7-29,2017) “Through The Walls” will surely change that impression. This exhibition was unique as it was the first show of its kind for Hermès. The top floors of Hermès Liat…
Dim Sum Library
Hong Kong, June 2017 – I have passed by Dim Sum Library a number of times, but always thought that it was a bar. At first glance, it didn’t resemble the typical Chinese restaurant. Tastefully decorated with dark wood furniture and gold Art Deco-like wall panels, it exuded Western influences. Mr. King and I were…
Nahm
Bangkok, April 2017 – Mr. King and I spent our first night in Bangkok at the award-winning restaurant, Nahm by Chef David Thompson. Located inside the contemporary hip hotel, Metropolitan by COMO, Nahm is a major attraction for tourists seeking a taste of modern Thai cuisine. The restaurant was completely full. We sat at a…
Gaggan
Bangkok, April 2017 – Dinner at Gaggan (#1 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant 2016 and #7 World’s 50 Best Restauant 2017) was a whimsical dining experience filled with surprises. The menu of 25 courses was depicted with emoji figures. Our friendly waitress kept us guessing about the ingredients in each course. Chef Gaggan Anand’s creations are…
Issaya Siamese Club
Bangkok, April 2017 – Issaya Siamese Club (#21 – Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants) has long been on my bucket list of restaurants to visit. Created by Thai celebrity Chef Ian Kittichal, “the menu features his unique signature Thai cuisine of traditional ingredients and flavors with international and progressive cooking methods.” Issaya (meaning “Rainy Season”) is situated…
Paco Meralgo
Barcelona, December 2016 – After two Barcelona-based friends both raved about its creative tapas, Paco Meralgo was at the top of my list of tapas bars to visit. Decorated in ivory tones with purple accents, the bar had a modern minimalistic aesthetic. There was a lively atmosphere with patrons seated on high chairs around the counters…
Botafumeiro
Barcelona, December 2016 – Botafumeiro is probably the undisputed best seafood restaurant in Barcelona, regardless of whether you ask a local resident or tourist. My first visit to this culinary legend was 20 years ago, and that dinner is still one of the few things I remembered from that trip. So it is time I…
Maze Grill
London, October 2014 – Maze Grill Mayfair, one of Gordon Ramsay’s culinary creations, is a must-go for meat-lovers. I would say the menu is 70% meat. Any meat-lover would be impressed by their selection of steaks, which includes British Native Breeds, Rare Breeds, U.S. and Japanese Breeds. Our order was simple: Iceberg Wedge – Blue…
The Song of India
Singapore, October 2016 – There is no shortage of delicious Indian cuisine in Singapore, but The Song of India is definitely one of the finest Indian restaurants, combining authentic Indian food with an elegant ambience. It was garnered Michelin 1-Star in the inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide in July 2016, and is Singapore’s only Michelin-star…
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