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An Italian Feast

An Italian Feast

This post is a little different from my usual ones, because this time I am writing to promote a good cause — childhood literacy — that my friend Orsola is supporting here! She is raising money for a charity called Room To Read, which provides […]

SAaM, Korean style Chinese Bao buns

SAaM, Korean style Chinese Bao buns

Finally, I got to taste SAaM’s famous bao buns! First, what are bao buns? They are steamed bread rolls, originally from China, that you fill in with meat, fish or veggies. Surrounded with floral wallpapers and school tables, SAaM does bao buns with Korean style of […]

Granger & Co, travelers’ breakfast spot in London

Granger & Co, travelers’ breakfast spot in London

Whether I just get off the  Eurostar or have an early train to take, Granger & Co is my go-to place! There is one at King’s Cross, the perfect spot for travelers! Apparently, according to my Uber driver, the area of King’s Cross and St Pancras […]

Mexican Food and Coffee at Republique of Coffee

Mexican Food and Coffee at Republique of Coffee

Republique of Coffee, located in the 10th district of Paris, serves incredible Mexican food and, of course, tasty coffee! I went with my friend from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and got their lunch set. which were three tacos (or four) and […]

Pastry Adventure at the Ritz Hotel

Pastry Adventure at the Ritz Hotel

Since my pastry friend and I were eager to try the Chef François Perret’s creations, we decided to go to the Ritz Hotel’s Bar Vendôme for tea. We already knew what to expect and what to order as we carefully studied the menu before going. […]

Ever Wondered What French Brunch looked like?

Ever Wondered What French Brunch looked like?

Friends I met in London were spending a few days in Paris and I happened to be in town as well! So first thing in the morning,  I took them to Carette for a full French brunch experience. The set came with a fresh juice, […]

Bento Boxes and Donburi

Bento Boxes and Donburi

After a long day at Hyde Park, we are back at Tombo Cafe (see first post here)! This time we had bento boxes, the aubergine set and the sashimi set, and teriyaki donburi. Again, no surprise, they are just too cute to be eaten!   […]

No Matcha Latte in London?

No Matcha Latte in London?

I sometimes hear people say that they could not find matcha latte in London, which triggered my matcha latte hunt in the city and I actually found a LOT of places! More and more cafes and restaurants are starting to have this drink now, so […]

Ramen Karaage Combo Is Always A Good Idea

Ramen Karaage Combo Is Always A Good Idea

The typical side dish that goes with ramen is obviously gyoza. But this time, we decided to go for a ramen karaage combination and we did not regret it! Their food is very similar to what we have in Japan, which makes it my favorite […]

Vietnamese Food Cravings Satisfied

Vietnamese Food Cravings Satisfied

Me: What do you like eating? My Neighbor: People. Me: ?? My Neighbor: what I eat doesn’t matter, only the people with whom I eat matter. Aw, what a heart-warming answer… I have a lot to learn from her. But again, dear neighbor, it doesn’t […]

A Well-Deserved Dim Sum Lunch

A Well-Deserved Dim Sum Lunch

I have heard so much about Dim Sum in London! Even before moving here, my Thai friend in Paris told me that she would go to London’s Chinatown just to eat Dim Sum. I was thinking “Really? Taking the Eurostar, from Paris to London, just […]

Seafood in Paris

Seafood in Paris

My friends from London were visiting Paris, so I made a reservation at one of the Dorr Paris seafood bistros, owned by the famous Garry Dorr. Although we just came back from our trip in the South of France, Marseille and Avignon, we still haven’t […]