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JPN: Yufuin No Mori (ゆふいんの森)

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Virgin experience with egg and 'kabosu' ice cream! In Kyushu, Japan, my BFFs and I had the opportunity to experience Yufuin No Mori, one of the limited express train services operated by JR Kyushu. We took the train twice from Fukuoka to Beppu and from Yufuin to Kurume. This post features some of the food and drinks sold onboard.
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JPN: Ichiran (一蘭)

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A good ramen place for introverted customers and staff! :P Ichiran is a renowned chain of ramen eateries that had its humble beginning in Fukuoka, Japan in 1960. Originally named Futaba Ramen (屋台双葉ラーメン), it was changed to its current name in 1966. Since we were in Fukuoka, my BFFs and I purposely went to patronise the original eatery in the Nanokawa area.
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JPN: Ganso Hakata Mentaiju (元祖博多めんたい重)

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Choose your favourite: 'mentaiko' soup, rice or noodle? Fukuoka, Japan is well-known for mentaiko (lit. pollock roe), which actually originated from South Korea. Ganso Hakata Mentaiju is a renowned restaurant serving high quality mentaiko with incredible freshness, so my BFFs and I decided to have lunch there.
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JPN: Hotel Sunline Fukuoka Hakata Ekimae (ホテルサンライン福岡博多駅前) [Breakfast]

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Reunited with Japanese breakfast! 'Natto', anyone? Happy New Year! I hope it's been a good start to 2020 for everyone. In Fukuoka, Japan, my BFFs and I stayed at Hotel Sunline Fukuoka Hakata Ekimae (3*) for two nights. While not exactly located in front of Hakata train station, the hotel is within walking distance from it. Let's take a look at the buffet spread for breakfast.
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JPN: Ni No Ni (弐ノ弐)

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Best boiled 'gyoza' I've ever had thus far! If you're looking for nice  gyoza  (Japanese dumpling filled with minced pork and vegetables) in Fukuoka, Japan, look no further than Ni No Ni. The  izakaya  (a type of Japanese establishment serving alcohols and food to go along with) serves cheap and good dishes for sharing.
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JPN: Okiyo Shokudo (おきよ食堂)

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'Goma saba' - a local specialty! On our first day in Fukuoka, Japan, my BFFs and I went to Nagahama Fish Market, which is Fukuoka's answer to the fish market at Tsukiji or Toyosu in Tokyo. Well, we didn't actually see the wet market itself, but we went there to have lunch at the highly rated Okiyo Shokudo that has been around since 1947.
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SIN: Singapore Airlines SQ392 (Premium Economy)

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Delicious Indonesian 'nasi uduk' with chili prawns! The middle of this year saw me doing a long-haul flight in the Premium Economy Class cabin of Singapore Airlines' Airbus 350-900 aircraft for the first time. In fact, it was also my first time flying directly to Istanbul, Turkey from Singapore. In general, I enjoyed the two meal services: supper and breakfast.
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JPN: Ekiben Tabi Bento (駅弁 旅弁当)

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Not a single visit to Japan without 'ekiben'! A portmanteau of eki (lit. station) and bento (Japanese meal box), ekiben  has long been an icon of Japanese culinary culture. I know the meal boxes are served at room temperature, but I'm always drawn to them, thanks in part to their exquisite presentation. My family bought some from Ekiben Tabi Bento situated within Kyoto station to savour them for lunch, not inside a train, but in the comfort of our hotel room.
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TWN: EVA Air BR226 (Economy)

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How about indulging in some tea-infused menu onboard? Let's start our trip to the Americas with an exploration of the in-flight food and beverages onboard EVA Air BR226 from Singapore to Taipei, Taiwan. Photos in the coming posts remain in a square format because, as mentioned earlier, I lost most of my photos and the only ones I've got left are those I've shared on my Instagram.
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