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[Food Review] Kyoaji Dining + British Hainan

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This was my first time visiting Kyoaji Dining which is located at 111 Somerset , and they served up well-executed, tasty Japanese dishes, albeit at hefty prices. I love the simple yet classy interior at Kyoaji Dining, as it offered a stylish yet inviting ambience. The fresh delicious Japanese food was well executed. The Kyoaji Gozen Set : the sashimi was of top quality, while the other items were made with fresh ingredients. The Shake Tempura Gozen had the most value for money at this restaurant for such top-grade quality. 📍 Kyoaji Dining   111 Somerset Road,  #02-05 TripleOne Somerset British Hainan is a unique restaurant that offers a unique blend of British and Hainanese cuisine. Stepping into British Hainan transported me into the past, as the premises are filled with antique knick-knacks, vintage artworks and old paintings of celebrities from the past. The decor has a rustic feel, and the spacious area can accommodate large gatherings! Upon being seated, we ordered a large jug

Winter Japan Holiday - 2D1N at Kanazawa

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After 4 hours of train ride from Takayama, we reached our next destination - Kanazawa , the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture . Once we exited the station, we were greeted by the wooden Tsuzumimon Gate outside the east exit. the gate is modeled after traditional Japanese drums called ‘Tsuzumi’ . The gate’s unique style has become a contemporary symbol of Kanazawa . We checked into the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa , and it is about a less 5-minute walk away from the train station and bus terminal. We only spent one night at Kanazawa due to the expiration of our JR pass which forced us to end our trip early and to head back to Nagoya. To me, Hotel Nikko Kanazawa has an excellent location as it is literally across the street from the train station. As compared to the other hotels we had stayed in during our trip, the room was kinda smaller, but had all the necessities that we needed. I would not hesitate to go back again, as we didn’t manage to do everything in Kanazawa. Prior to our trip,  Ba