Manami Sasaki: The Japanese Artist Who Makes Art on Toasts
A conceptual artist is leveraging on the additional time spent in isolation to create art with an unorthodox, but edible medium: the breakfast toasts.
Tag: Food
At Ichigo Ichie, chef Akane Eno Presents a Soulful Kaiseiki Experience
At restaurant Ichigo Ichie, female Japanese head chef Akane Eno creates a unique kaiseki experience with soulful, traditional Japanese dishes.
Remarkable Female Hawker Trailblazers in Singapore: Soon Soon Huat Curry Puffs
This article was first published on The New York Times Style Magazine (Singapore) on 7 May 2019. If women were supposedly meant to take charge of the kitchen, why are…
The Father-Daughter Spice Makers Modernising an Age-Old Tradition
This article was first published in The New York Times Style Magazine on 14 March 2019. All great partnerships have to start somewhere. For spice makers Anthony Leow and his…
The Second-Generation Hawker Preserving Heritage Through Claypots of Bak Kut Teh
This article was first published in The New York Times Style Magazine Singapore on 22 February 2019. Steam rises rapidly from the claypot as Lim Jun Leong removes the…
Hawker Stories: Da Dong Prawn Noodle
This story was first published on Sethlui.com on 27 January 2019. Dishing out piping hot bowls of prawn noodles from as early as 7.30am, Da Dong Prawn Noodles can be found…
Kichi Kichi Omurice: Legendary Viral Fluffy Omurice in Kyoto
This article was first published in Sethlui.com on 11 June 2018. In the spectrum of Japan’s cities, Kyoto is known for her well-preserved traditions and culture. While the traditional architecture, ever-evolving street fashion, and historical temples are…
Cup Noodles Museum: Discover The Story Behind Instant Noodles & Create Your Own In Osaka
You can leave it to the Japanese to come up with weird yet ingenious ideas. But of the myriad of quirky inventions that the Japanese have created, we can agree…