• Bluespoon Restaurant & Bar Review

    A fine dining experience in the heart of Amsterdam How things change over the course of 7 years. I remember the last time we visited Amsterdam back in 2011 and reflecting on how hard it was to find some solid dining experiences relative to other cities on the continent. Fast forward to 2018 and it’s

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  • Mama Makan Amsterdam Review

    A Taste of Indonesia in Amsterdam I’ve developed a fondness for Indonesian cuisine over the last couple of years – a result of spending our honeymoon in the tranquility of Lombok and the Gili Islands, and more recently, spending a rejuvenating week in Ubud, Bali. We were therefore pleasantly surprised to discover this recently opened

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  • Shoryu Ramen in London

    Shoryu Ramen Bottomless Brunch Review In the street stalls of Hakata in Japan, you’ll likely stumble upon the type of ramen that you’ll find in Shoryu Ramen in London. Thick, creamy broth of pork bones boiled until every bit of fat and marrow have melted into the umami-rich soup. This type of ramen is so

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  • Counter Vauxhall Arches Bar & Brasserie

    From the weekend street markets that line up along Maltby Street Market to the plethora of recent restaurant openings residing under Hackney’s railway arches, London appears to be making clever use of the space provided under these arches. Over the recent bank holiday weekend, we checked out Counter Vauxhall Arches, which is literally next to

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  • Casse Croute London Review

    It’s been some time since I’ve indulged in some hearty French cuisine; the last, being when I cosied up to the romantically intimate interiors of Mayfair’s Boudin Blanc on a cold, wet winter’s evening towards the end of 2016. So, with the clocks marching forward an hour and sunnier weather becoming the norm, I decided

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  • A Festive Lunch at Mango Tree Harrods

    So it begins… With just a couple weeks until Christmas now, the High Streets and department stores are looking as congested as an Underground’s station platform at rush hour, as shoppers fill their trolleys with gifts for family and friends. With over 300 departments and 30 eating and drinking options to select from, we recently

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  • London Afternoon Tea at the InterContinental O2

    When we were invited to sample the afternoon tea in London at InterContinental O2, we were greeted – upon entrance to the Meridian Lounge (situated on the ground floor) – by a colourful sight of devilishly tempting cakes and macaroons. Shown to our table towards the end of this spacious setting, we were seated in

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  • Sushi Making Class & Cocktail Mastery at Kouzu

    Sushi and Cocktail Class at Kouzu As someone who enjoys eating as much as attempting to recreate delicious dishes I’ve loved back at home in the kitchen, I was excited to have been invited by Obby (a new online platform that helps you to discover and explore a passion) to experience Kouzu restaurant’s art of

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