In Singapore, when you’ve eaten something delicious, you smile and go “Shiok”; in Malaysia, it’s “Sedap”. Likewise, in Japan, the locals go “Oishi!” when they’ve savoured some tasty and scrumptious food.So when you come across a pizza joint that names itself Oishi!, you tend to stop and wonder if their pizzas are really that good...read more

I found out that I was good at barbecuing – all you have to do is give me a ready pit with hot burning charcoals and I guarantee you nicely grilled meat. Okay, maybe I omitted out one part. I did all of that at a restaurant. Aburiya is equipped with well marinated and nicely sliced meats with a ready grill, thus cutting down all the hassle of a traditional Barbeque. ..read more

Try going Korean by adding some kim chee (easily available at most supermarkets). 2)Grate some carrots, chop up some button mushrooms, and add it to your noodles. 3)Add some coriander or parsley and some shallots. 4)To increase fibre content, throw in some broccoli or cauliflower and carrots...read more

Dress up your salad with a good mix of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and squeeze some lemon for that extra zing. 2) For a fruity salad, chop some apples, add walnuts, golden raisins and yoghurt. 3) Sprinkle pine nuts onto your salad for that added crunch. 4) Add some goat’s cheese to your mixed greens, as well as macadamia nuts and sliced avocado for a creamy salad...read more

Season that fresh fish you bought from the market with some good sea salt, drizzle some garlic infused olive oil and sprinkle dill all over it. Grill the fish till cooked and, viola, you’ve got something simply bare but tasty. 2) Get some fermented soya bean paste, mix it with pounded chillies and smear it all over your fish. Steam with sliced ginger and garlic, and serve hot...read more