2018 - Page 2 of 2 - Gazing and Grazing

Bangkok’s Gaggan is Worth Trying Once

June 17th, 2018

Bangkok's Michelin two-starred Gaggan is rated by some as Asia's best restaurant so I had to go see whether it was worth that hype and especially since the restaurant will close in 2020. After getting some help in securing a reservation, I'm glad I came because it's a blend of food that's unlikely to be duplicated elsewhere. The cuisine is borderless - creative Indian with Thai, Japanese and French influences and generally beautifully presented in 25 small courses. While some of it can be...

Visit Hiratsuka – Wash Some Cash, Have Sour Ramen and Catch a Keirin Race

May 24th, 2018

I spent a half day in Hiratsuka, which sits on the pacific coast of Japan between Tokyo and Mt Fuji. It is a modern Japanese city best known for its Keirin stadium, an unusual vinegar based ramen (which I enjoyed) and a decent art museum. Laundering money is illegal but washing it at Hiratsuka's Myoenji temple is meant to bring luck. So, my trip ended with me having some of my Japanese Yen washed in the hope of getting rich for the year - let's see what...

More from Nouri with Guest Chef Darren Teoh of Dewakan

January 17th, 2018

Another great "Four Hands" dinner at Nouri with chef Ivan Brehm and guest chef Darren Teoh creating some really good Malaysian inspired dishes. Darren is from Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur, a restaurant that I've heard lots of positive comments about but haven't had the chance to try. With the current Four Hands meals running today (January 17) for lunch and dinner, I'd encourage anyone with time today to head to Nouri. It it isn't convenient, look forward to more Four or Six Hands meals coming up...

Nouri – Salsa to Sambal in Singapore

January 8th, 2018

A meal at Nouri is like a trip around the world. Chef Ivan Brehm hails from Brazil and takes those influences as well as a focus on local ingredients to create his take on what I'd describe as creative french food with a good dose of international influences. This seems to be the trend these days but which is done well at Nouri with Ivan's own touches. A lot of pride is taken in using "locally" sourced produce especially a plethora of organic vegetables grown in Malaysia's Cameron...