Adrian Lim

A bustling urban street corner at night features brightly lit modern shopping malls, including Orchard Gateway, Orchard Shopping Centre, and a large illuminated H&M store. Pedestrians walk along paved sidewalks under warm streetlights as a red car waits near a zebra crossing in the foreground.

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Somerset Food Guide: 4 Hidden Japanese Restaurants Worth Discovering Near 313 Somerset

Adrian Lim September 1, 2026

A stream of glossy red syrup is being poured over a halved, bright red poached pear resting beside a slice of powdered cake in a dark bowl. The dessert sits in a pool of red liquid, garnished with fresh cranberries and a small white daisy, set on a rustic wooden table scattered with dry autumn leaves.

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The Dessert That Changes With the Season

Adrian Lim August 31, 2026

A sushi chef wearing a white chef's hat and uniform carefully shapes a piece of nigiri sushi at a wooden prep station. Sharp sashimi knives, seasoning containers, and a glass-topped wooden display box holding fresh ingredients are laid out on the counter before him.

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What Is Omakase? Discovering the Hidden Art of Japanese Dining

Adrian Lim August 28, 2026

An eye-level shot from behind captures a man sitting on a stool at a narrow wooden counter inside a small, traditional Japanese restaurant stall. The cluttered space is illuminated by a row of hanging red, yellow, and white paper lanterns, with menus, shelves, and signs crowding the background.

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What Is an Izakaya? A Slow Guide to Japanese Bar Dining in Singapore

Adrian Lim August 25, 2026

An eye-level shot captures an older man in a blue plaid shirt working behind the counter of a cozy, dimly lit bar or eatery. In the blurred foreground, customers sit along the wooden counter where small plates of food and a glass bottle are served.

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The Public Izakaya and the Joy of Sharing the Table

Adrian Lim August 20, 2026

An SBS Transit public bus drives through a busy urban intersection flanked by cars and surrounding traffic. Towering commercial high-rises and glass skyscrapers form a dense city backdrop under an overcast sky.

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Raffles Place Food Guide: 5 Hidden Japanese Restaurants Worth Discovering

Adrian Lim August 18, 2026

A high-angle shot captures a round table set with three white bowls containing various salads and grain dishes topped with shredded meat, greens, and crispy chips. Three iced beverages in shades of dark red, yellow, and amber are spread between the dishes, with condiment squeeze bottles blurred in the background.

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The Lunch Break That Became a Tradition

Adrian Lim August 13, 2026

A wooden bowl holds clear fish soup topped with fresh, thinly sliced white fish fillets and chopped green onions. The bowl rests on a dark surface, with hands visible out of focus in the background.

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Best Fish Soup in Singapore: 9 Places for Comforting Bowls of Fresh Fish and Flavourful Broth

Adrian Lim August 11, 2026

A close-up, high-angle shot captures a variety of grilled Japanese yakitori skewers, including pork belly, wrapped enoki mushrooms, shishito peppers, and whole fish, arranged across a dark hot stone plate. The sizzling assortment is served on a wooden dining table next to a small black dipping bowl containing a fresh, bright orange egg yolk.

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Issho Izakaya and the Kind of Evening That Unfolds Slowly

Adrian Lim August 6, 2026

A night shot captures a narrow alleyway lined with traditional Japanese izakaya stalls illuminated by glowing red and white paper lanterns. Empty wooden dining tables and chairs sit outdoors along the dark pavement, with banners showing Japanese calligraphy framing the storefront entrances.

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Best Izakaya Singapore: 9 Spots Worth Slowing Down For

Adrian Lim August 4, 2026