I finally tried the notorious Nattō, a Japanese delicacy of fermented soybeans. Nattō usually accompanies Asagohan, a traditional Japanese breakfast, but it can also be eaten with a bowl of rice or even as is. I had it for the first time in CIBI, a so-called Japanese breakfast cafe in Melbourne. Their Ultimate breakfast…
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Come to think of it, visiting Fiji Culture Village was Jik’s idea, and I said yes to it with no hesitation. Saying yes to each other, with no questions asked, has been our way of navigating friendship for the longest time since forever. I’d even go so far as to say that’s why we…
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Participating in the Fiji Kava ceremony gave me the feeling of being a part of a much larger community and nature, and it feels so good.…
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Like most of my first encounters with Australian food, I was also introduced to Jaffle by a colleague during my first few months living here.…
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Although located on the same road, Rose Street Market is separated from the larger, more diverse and more well-known Fitzroy market.…
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I grew up eating somewhat an adaption of Peranakan cuisine, which tends to be spicy and rich with a tang of sweetness.…
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Summary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the blog, which are heavily based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.…
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How Decent Folk Behave is a must-have on your self-care arsenal - and no, you don't have to wait for your world to get wobbly to read it.…
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I need to make another stop here, or at an authentic roadside chai stall in India, to confirm whether it's really the best-tasting chai ever…
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Here are my random and very biased observations on Auckland. Do you agree with any of them? Or do share if you have any to add to the list. Some cities are enjoyable as travel destinations, while others are truly appreciated when you live in them. Jakarta, Melbourne, and my temporary home these days,…
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