Nana’s Green Tea

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Regarded as the Starbucks of Japan, Nana’s Green Tea recently opened its first North American store in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. Prior to its grand opening, I was lucky to tag along with Jason to its media event. Its minimalist and elegant interior design are paired with wooden chairs and tables. Though …

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Top 10 Restaurants to Eat in Hong Kong (Part 2)

Consolidating the second half of the list of must-try food spots was difficult, as I was debating which restaurant to include. Yet as a professional foodie, I have made up my mind. This time, I included some memorable places that I have been in my past visits to Hong Kong. …

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Top 10 Restaurants to Eat in Hong Kong (Part 1)

Yes, I just returned from my month-long vacation in Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan, so I finally have time to sit down and consolidate a list of must-try food spots for you all. Hong Kong is known as a food paradise, yet as a local, I’ve found food in Hong …

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[CLOSED] 812 Cake & Dessert

Every year, I would choose a different place to order a cake for my mom’s birthday, and this year, I chose 812 Cake & Dessert. I came here with my friends before, when they first opened. We ordered most of the flavors in the shelf, so I thought my mom …

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Yama Cafe

If you are ever looking for cafes to satisfy your matcha crave, Yama Cafe would be the go-to place.  Formerly known as Basho Cafe, Yama Cafe is a cozy Japanese cafe, which retained almost the same menu and atmosphere as before. It serves breakfast and lunch sets, afternoon sweets, and …