My First And Last Meal at Tokyo Bulgari’s Luca Fantin
I'm so glad that at least I made it to Il Ristorante - Luca Fantin before it's closed, and I’m already excited for whatever comes next in his journey.
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The Ultimate Crab Feast at Two-Starred Ogata, Kyoto
When I visited Kyoto in mid-December, I had the chance to visit Ogata,a two-Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant and experience its seasonal crab menu. Every year, November 6th marks the start of the crabbing season, meaning that it’s the time for the restaurants to launch their seasonal…
From Struggles to Glory: Taian Table’s Rise to Three Stars
Taian Table is currently one of the only two Michelin three-star restaurants in Shanghai, a recognition that owes much to the relentless efforts of Stefan Stiller over two decades in China. With the announcement by renowned chef Paul Pairet that…
The Return of Daniel Berlin: Embrace of the Sea and Gastronomy
For this Nordic culinary trip in early summer, we drove from Copenhagen to the Österlen area in the south of Sweden, which took about two hours. The journey didn’t feel particularly long due to stops at various scenic spots along…
Not the Last Ocean Season: Noma’s Closure and Copenhagen’s Fine Dining Future
The most influential restaurant of this generation, noma, has been named the best restaurant in the world five times, changing the global perception of Nordic cuisine. Since its opening in 2003, after more than 20 years, it announced it would…
Love Conquers All: Denmark’s New 3-Star Restaurant, Jordnær
The third michelin star makes Jordnær the third restaurant in the Danish capital to be awarded the highest status in the Michelin Guide, the two others being Geranium and noma. Jordnær in Copenhagan@Jocelyn华姐的TastyTrip Jordnær’s story is not your average restaurant story. It’s the tale of a…
Holistic Cuisine of Alchemist: What We Experienced in 6 Hours
Entering through a two-ton bronze door leading to a mysterious world, created by Danish artist Maria Rubinke and named “I Found Myself Within a Forest Dark,” we were greeted by enthusiastic staff. We were then led through spaces designed to…
Innovation and Expansion of YongFu: Dialogue with Weng Yongjun
Interviewing Mr.Weng Yongjun, the founder of Yong Fu, at the North Bund restaurant in Shanghai, sparked a great interest in his culinary career and profound culinary philosophy. Yong Fu may appear traditional, but it is actually paving an avant-garde and unconventional path. His insights into…
Bangkok‘s Samrub Samrub Thai: Named for Love, Reviving Lost Thai Dishes
Located in a residential area of Bangkok's bustling Charoen Krung district, this very unique restaurant might be not easy to find on your first visit. Samrub Samrub Thai has recently secured a Michelin star and is ranked 31st among Asia's 50 Best restaurants. The venue, housed in a white four-story renovated residence, offers an intimate chef’s table dining experience, where the interior ambiance feels like eating and drinking in a kitchen, with the host being an exceptionally skilled chef. It also serves as a gathering place full of memories and friendships.
Selection by Du: Re-evolution of the “Amazing Chinese Cuisine”
In March this year, I paid my first visit to Selection by Du, the flagship of “Amazing Chinese Cuisine” located on the Bund. It reminded me of my last conversation with Mr. Du four years ago. Time flies in the blink of an eye. Amazing Chinese Cuisine has now expanded to four branches, but one thing remains unchanged: Mr. Du Jianqing's obsession with quality, which is an unquestioned fact in the food community.
