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Shanghai — Da Dong & Siji Minfu are both standout & super popular options when it comes to Peking duck in Shanghai. While both are duck-centric & highly regarded, they both take very different approaches (pricing, atmosphere, overall experience). If you’re unsure which one suits you better, here’s a side-by-side comparison. 🦆🥢

The review is based on my visit at:
📌 DA DONG 大董海参店 (inside Yueyang International Plaza)
5th Floor, 1601 Nanjing West Road, Jing’an District

📌 SIJI MINFU 四季民福 (inside Jing’an Joy City Mall)
Xizang North Road 198, Jing’an Joy City North Building, 5th Floor taken in Shanghai 上海, China by @rosefoodtalks

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Tokyo — Kicking off the Tokyo series with one of the best meals I had during my entire trip. Gyukatsu Motomura was high on my list & I finally got to see why it’s so popular.

They specialize in just one thing which is the gyukatsu—beef cutlet that’s flash-fried to create a crisp exterior & a beautifully rare interior. The set includes barley rice, miso soup, cabbage salad & some sides. You also get your own mini stone plate to finish grilling the meat to your liking.

If you aim for medium-rare, grill each side for 10-15s, but since the cut is so well-marbled, 20s on each side really brought out that melt-in-the-mouth goodness. The texture was just incredible with the beef being so juicy & flavorful. 🥩🔥

I waited for 45 minutes in total & it’s absolutely worth every second. On a side note, also a special shoutout to their warabi mochi which was heavenly. Really can’t wait to return to Tokyo just to have this meal again.
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📍GYUKATSU MOTOMURA 🇯🇵 (Akihabara Store)
〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1 Chome−15−18 奥山ビル地下1F taken in Gyukatsu Motomura Akihabara by @rosefoodtalks

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Saigon — Across all the countries I’ve visited, this was hands down the most impressive fine dining meal I’ve ever had. CoCo Dining was recently awarded its first Michelin star in 2025 & I got to experience their latest tasting menu ‘Lữ Hành’. 🚂🛤️

From the start, you receive your ‘ticket’ to follow Chef Vương on a journey across Vietnam, from north to south. Each stop highlights an ingredient which is tied to a childhood story or a nostalgic dish from his past.

The 11-course menu is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, yet elevated with creativity & refinement. It highlights the beauty & diversity of famous local ingredients in ways that felt both familiar & surprising.

Some of the standouts:
▫️Trà Quế herbs, basil sorbet, tomato & apple sauce: A bright, palate-awakening dish with a herbal vibrancy that immediately grounds you in central Vietnam. It was refreshing yet complex at the same time. 🍃

▫️Hokkaido scallop with nem nướng foam & horseradish: One of the most original pairings I’ve tasted. Nem nướng is usually bold & meaty, but here it was lightened into a foam over sweet scallops. Familiar yet creative & unexpected!

▫️Family Feast: With many elements, this course felt like a loving tribute to the warmth & abundance of a home-cooked Vietnamese meal. Wagyu striploin was tender, juicy & full of flavor. The tart kho quẹt with leafy greens & a salty-sweet kho quẹt sauce was also an interesting attribute. Other components of the course were all thoughtfully composed & harmoniously plated. 🍽🌾

The service was exceptional, warm & incredibly attentive to detail. It’s rare to leave a fine dining experience feeling moved, but Coco Dining truly surpassed every expectation. Can’t wait to return & see where the next menu takes us!
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COCO DINING (1* Michelin)
143 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, D3, HCM City taken in CoCo Dining by @rosefoodtalks

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Amsterdam — I first visited Sushi Fanatics back in 2023 and honestly, it wasn’t particularly memorable. So I never really thought about coming back until recently when I decided to give it another try. And I’m glad I did because the sushi really impressed me this time. I’ve already been back a couple more times since.

These photos are from two different visits, we usually just order a selection of nigiri to share. My favourites are the Chutoro, Otoro and Aburi Hotate, but the one you absolutely shouldn’t miss is the Unagi Flambé Deluxe.

There are two versions of the Unagi Flambé Nigiri, and you should definitely go for the Deluxe. The eel cut is huge, incredibly tender and packed with flavour. Their Crazy Tuna Roll is also worth ordering, a mix of different tuna cuts with scallion and sesame.

The restaurant itself is tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood and is quite small, so it can fill up quickly. These days, whenever I’m craving proper sushi, Sushi Fanatics is usually one of the first places that comes to mind.

I’m also a fan of their other restaurants, Ikkoku and Shigure, so clearly I have a bit of a soft spot for this group.
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SUSHI FANATICS 🍣
Andreas Bonnstraat 36, 1091 BA Amsterdam taken in Sushifanatics by @rosefoodtalks

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Saigon — I’ve been to Pizza 4P’s more times than I can count, so writing a review of the restaurant itself feels a little unnecessary. It’s also such a classic spot among locals and tourists, but after visiting the Bến Thành branch, I think deserves its own mention.

Located right next to Bến Thành Market, this Pizza 4P’s is set inside a spacious former French villa, the restaurant deliberately preserved elements of the building, including its nostalgic architectural details, balcony and traditional French jalousie windows. There are several seating areas and an open balcony area, so depending on where you sit, the experience changes quite a bit.

For anyone unfamiliar with Pizza 4P’s, their concept is rooted in Italian cuisine but brings in Japanese influences using local ingredients. I’ve tried many dishes at 4P’s but the Crab Tomato Cream Spaghetti is probably the dish I order most consistently. It’s creamy but still bright from the tomato, with sweet crab flavour coming through.

Then I always go for a half-and-half pizza with my half almost always being the Seafood Spicy Tomato Sauce. Another underated item is their Italian Meatball Tomato Soup, comforting, rich and finished with mascarpone for extra creaminess.

Pizza 4P’s might be one of the most familiar restaurant names in Saigon. But if you haven’t been to the Bến Thành branch, this one is definitely worth checking out!
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PIZZA 4P’S BEN THANH 🍕🦀🍝
8 Thu Khoa Huan, Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City taken in Pizza 4P's by @rosefoodtalks

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Saigon — Part 4 of ‘Rating everything I ate in Saigon’, this time switching things up with non-Vietnamese food!

Saigon is home to an incredible international food scene with so many great restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world. Here are some of the non-Vietnamese spots I tried and how I’d rate them!

🏷️ Save this for your next meal inspiration in Saigon!

HANMAEUM KOREAN BBQ
174 Hà Huy Tập, Tân Hưng (Phú Mỹ Hưng)
*Multiple locations

NIKUTARO JAPANESE BBQ
964 Nguyễn Văn Linh, Tân Hưng (Phú Mỹ Hưng)

MÃN BY UNICB
25B Tú Xương, Xuân Hoà

SOCIETY CAFE & DINING
39C Phạm Ngọc Thạch, Xuân Hoà

COCO ICHIBANYA
13 Lý Tự Trọng, Sài Gòn
*Multiple locations

EBISU
2A Chu Mạnh Trinh, Bến Nghé
*Multiple locations

🏷️ Save this for your next meal inspiration in Saigon! taken in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by @rosefoodtalks

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Saigon — One city, countless incredible meals! From iconic local spots to neighbor favorites, here is my rating of everything I ate in Saigon (part 3)

Phở Thanh Bình
📌18B Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai

Bò Tơ Quán Mộc
📌45 Nguyễn Thị Thập, Tân Hưng

Bò Tơ Quán Mộc
📌45 Nguyễn Thị Thập, Tân Hưng

Bánh Canh Cua 87
📌 87 Trần Khắc Chân, Tân Định

Phá Lấu Bò Cô Nga
📌 243/37A Tôn Đản, Khánh Hội

Hủ Tiếu Tân Vinh Nguyên
📌 336 Hà Huy Tập, Tân Hưng (Phú Mỹ Hưng)

Ốc Tự Nhiên 2
📌 106 Trần Trọng Cung, Tân Thuận

Ốc Tự Nhiên 2
📌 106 Trần Trọng Cung, Tân Thuận taken in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by @rosefoodtalks

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Saigon — My honest review about CieL Dining, one of the newer fine dining restaurants that has been widely discussed among culinary enthusiasts. Opened in late 2024, it earned one Michelin star within its first year and has maintained it into its second year. The restaurant’s concept blends modern French cuisine with Vietnamese influences, served in an open-kitchen setting.

Swipe for more details about the courses. But overall some of the standout dishes include:
- Mushroom Mille-Feuille (Amuse Bouche)
- Drunken Chicken
- Zucchini Blossoms with Cuttlefish
- Thin Noodles with Chives and Joselito broth.

Pacing was well handled at the beginning, but slowed noticeably towards the end, with longer waiting times between courses. The dessert courses were also the weakest part of the menu, with none of them leaving a strong impression compared to the savoury dishes.

Overall, CieL delivers a refined and technically accomplished dining experience, with several standout dishes that showcase both precision and creativity. While there are a few areas for refinement, particularly towards the end of the menu, it remains a compelling addition to Saigon’s fine dining scene.
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CIEL DINING
6/3 street no.50, An Khanh, Ho Chi Minh City taken in CieL Dining by @rosefoodtalks

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Da Nang - Hoi An ‘26 (part 2) 🛶🐲🏮 taken in Da Nang, Vietnam by @rosefoodtalks

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