Thanks to my husband’s Grand Hyatt membership, we get fantastic buy-one-get-one deals on both accommodation and dining. After trying “Sai Japanese Cuisine” and “Keyakiya,” I have confidence in all the restaurant quality . However, I’ve never had the chance to…
Surprisingly, it took us until the second visit to realize that this place is entirely vegetarian. The chef’s culinary skills are truly exceptional! To turn vegetables into such exquisite, visually appealing, and flavorful herb-based dishes is remarkable. And the name…
Where do you usually have lunch during weekdays? Luckily, my client took me for lunch and we went to the Okura Prestige Taipei. Directly from the hotel lobby, take the elevator to the fifth floor, where you’ll find “Yamazato Japanese…
A top-notch Chinese restaurant with a Michelin one-star rating, located within the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Taipei. The elegantly designed restaurant features a skilled culinary team that meticulously crafts creative Chinese dishes using locally sourced Taiwanese ingredients. We arrived at…
I discovered an impressive Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul during my sixth visit. The food is delicious, locally sourced, and beautifully presented. Surprisingly, the restaurant is halfway up Namsan Mountain, near Seoul Tower. The rooftop terrace offers fantastic views, and a…
In the world of roses, there exists an alternative black variety that exudes allure. This time, I embarked on a delightful taste journey with Mandarin Oriental’s “The Jade Lounge” afternoon tea, where I explored the realm of black roses through…
If you’re craving a style and mood transformation, consider changing your hair color—it can work wonders! As someone who usually dyes my hair 2 to 3 times annually, it’s been 6 months since my last hair color treatment. Recently, I…
During my last business trip to Tokyo, I had the privilege of staying one night at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, which is conveniently located near the Tokyo National Diet Building. This upscale hotel boasts a prime city-center location, and it’s…
Last summer, I had the opportunity to experience a tea ceremony with my children in Tokyo. As we sipped tea, I was captivated by the blend of ambiance and sensory delight—the thoughtful pouring of tea, the order of serving tea…
