Kitano Tenmangu

The monthly flea market at the Kitano Tenmangu shrine is not to be missed if you’re in Kyoto, which is held on the 25th of every month. There is just so much to see and buy! After an hour’s long bus ride, we hungrily ate our way through the shrine. My firm favourite is oden, […]

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Pontocho

Pontocho was one of the places I missed during my previous trip, not because it was too far away, but we idly walked past it everyday without realising how lively the street is. Traditionally, Pontocho is the nightlife district of Kyoto and both sides of the alleyways are filled with tea houses, yakitori restaurants, bars […]

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Limablas

We first started off with Pai Tee (RM1.50 per piece), an open crispy egg roll customarily filled with gravy and sliced turnip. Limablas chose to add a small shrimp, and like all Pai Tees, this is satisfying. Dinner included (from far left) Sambal Bendi (steamed lady fingers with sambal, RM12); Nyonya Curry (S – RM12, […]

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Alessio, Publika

Publika is one of Kuala Lumpur’s newest places to see and be seen, especially with its homage to the arts and sprawling variety of gourmet eateries. Alessio serves Italian and Asian fusion dishes, and it’s no surprise that the place is always busy. The restaurant also bakes their own bread, which is already a plus […]

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