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In Japan, Travel

Ultimate Tips for Traveling in Japan

Japan has been one of the hottest Asian countries for visitors and lately some of my friends and families have been seeking recommendations from me, so I decided to put together a list of general Japan travel tips inspired by my past visits to Japan. This list is categorized in the sections of Payment, Food-Related Etiquettes, Transportation, and Miscellaneous Tips. and will be...

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In Reviews, Thailand

Top Thai Teas to Try in Bangkok, Thailand

The unique blend of black tea and sweet condensed milk, one cannot resist trying a cup of authentic Thai tea when in Thailand. Here are a few of the top Thai tea shops in the bustling capital of Thailand, Bangkok and one of them is my personal favorite:Khiri Thai TeaWhen you walk by a Khiri shop, the first thing you may notice is...

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In Dessert, Japan

Naruto Taiyaki Honpo 鳴門鯛焼本舗: Delicious & Affordable Taiyaki | Japan

 In the U.S., chain restaurants are usually meh and left you with no particular impression, but Naruto Taiyaki Honpo in Japan is a different story. During my cross-cities trip in Japan, pretty much everywhere I go, I somehow randomly stumbled upon a Naruto Taiyaki Honpo shop. Taiyaki, aka sea bream fish-shaped "stuffed waffle if you'd like to call it, is a classic Japanese...

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In Japan, Ramen

Ramen-Ya Shima らぁ麺や 嶋: Number One and Worth the Wait | Shinjuku, Tokyo

 Ramen Ya Shima らぁ麺や 嶋 has gained significant recognition since it opened in 2020 due to its quality and also its long wait. While waiting in line is annoying if you have a tight schedule, I highly recommend you set aside some time to visit this number one Tokyo ramen (via Tabelog) when you're in Tokyo (ranked number one in 2023 and still in...

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In Trends,

8 Viral Croissant Hybrid Creations

How many of these viral croissant creations have you tried? Let's start off the list with the latest viral sensation in New York City:1. Croissant Onigiri This new croissant hybrid was first introduced in Singapore in Fall of 2023 and now became the newest viral croissant item in the New York City food scene. It's a triangular croissant shaped in the form of an...

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In New York, Reviews

Korean Street Foods at Shingane | Manhattan, NY

 Who doesn't like a captivating food picture? One of the viral foods since last year is the coin waffle with a cheesy filling. Shingane was one of the first restaurants to bring this phenomenon over to New York City, if not the first. Shingane's version is called a "Goddess Bun" --- A cheesy coin waffle in the shape of the New York penny coin...

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