Eileen's Special Cheesecake in NYC New York
Johor Kaki reader Viviene has been a New Yorker for over 3 decades. Eileen's Special Cheesecake was one of the many places Viviene brought me to during our quick survey of the New York food scene. I...
View ArticleLady M Cake Boutique in NYC New York
Ever since falling in love on my first bite of a mille crepe cake in Johor Bahru, I had always wanted to try it at New York City's Lady M Confections where the craze all started. Today, I had my wish...
View ArticleBurger Joint in NYC New York
This year Zagat ranked little Burger Joint's hamburger right after the renowned Michelin starred Peter Lugers' burger as the number 2 burger in New York City. That's quite an accolade in this American...
View ArticleTwo Little Red Hens Bakery in NYC New York
I came to Two Little Red Hens bakery on the Upper East Side in search of New York City's best cheesecake. So glad that I did. Two Little Red Hens is a quaint, small mom and pop type of shop. Seating is...
View ArticleGray's Papaya Hot Dog in NYC New York
Munching on a hot dog in hand at a small shop or street cart, watching people on a busy skyscraper lined street is a Must Try New York City experience. One of the best places to do this is at Gray's...
View ArticleInstaPurge - Fake Fans, Farmed Fans or Real Fans?
Recently, Instagram conducted an InstaPurge of fake fans from user accounts. Some celebrity accounts saw significant drops in fan counts due to the fake fan purge. Several friends have asked me, "What...
View ArticleLocali Pizza Bar & Kitchen in New Canaan, Connecticut
One of the best things that happen to me as a result of Johor Kaki blog is the privilege to get to know many inspiring people. I am glad to know Mogan and his wife Seleste. Mogan hails from Sungai...
View ArticleDOUGH Doughnut in NYC New York
Today, we went on a New York City doughnut trail in search of the best of that sweet holed dough in the Big Apple. DOUGH was high on our eat list as it was one of the most popular doughnut shops in New...
View ArticleDoughnut Plant in NYC New York
Owner Mark Israel started Doughnut Plant in a basement kitchen in New York City's Lower East Side in 1994. Doughnut Plant now has outlets in Manhattan, Brooklyn and overseas in Tokyo. Doughnut Plant's...
View ArticleMidnight Ramen at Takashi in NYC New York
Takashi is a popular yakiniku (Japanese grill) restaurant in the West Village district of Manhattan, New York City. That's what Takashi is most of the time. One of NYC's best Japanese grill places...
View ArticleJacques Torres Chocolate in NYC New York
This is a little smart local tip, especially for chocolate lovers ;-D If you are in West Village and need a place to cool your heels and curl up with a body and soul warming hot drink, this is it. Of...
View ArticleBánh Mì Saigon in NYC New York
This humble tasty Vietnamese staple is perfect for the pick up and eat on the go New Yorker lifestyle. Bánh Mì Saigon in New York's Chinatown in Manhattan is a popular place to pick up a freshly made...
View ArticleSingapore Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner BLD Picks #1
I am often asked to suggest where to eat in Singapore and JB (Johor Bahru). Johor Kaki's archive has grown a little bloated and readers ask for some help in sifting through the pile. I am listening ;-D...
View ArticleNY Dosas in NYC New York Washington Square Park
Johor Kaki Facebook fan Murugesh tipped me off about a dosa food cart in New York City and suggested that I give it a try. Thank you, Murugesh ;-D NY Dosas truck is located at Washington Square Park at...
View ArticleCinnamon Snail Food Truck in NYC New York (Donuts)
Cinnamon Snail Food Truck is the winner of the Vendy Cup for Best Food Truck in New York City in 2014. So, I had to track them down and try out their food ;-D Finding the Cinnamon Snail truck is easy -...
View ArticlePeter Luger Steak House, Brooklyn NYC New York
Peter Luger Steak House. To many New Yorkers, this over 100 year old steak house established in 1887 is the City's best. The One Michelin Star steak house is renowned for their Porterhouse Steak. The...
View ArticleGeneral Tso's Chicken in NYC New York 左宗棠雞
General Tso's chicken 左宗棠雞 is on the menu of most Chinese restaurants in the USA. General Tso's is quintessentially American; it is not found in restaurants outside of USA (not in China, Taiwan, Hong...
View ArticleMinca Ramen Factory in NYC New York
After trying the midnight ramen at Takashi, I suddenly wanted to try other famous ramen joints in New York ;-p The name Minca ramen kept coming up in discussions among locals in the know about the...
View ArticleNYC Egg Cream in New York City has Neither Egg nor Cream ;-D
Every country have their signature drink. Singapore and Malaysia have their teh tarik. India has her masala tea. New York City has it's Egg Cream. Appearing first in Brooklyn in the early 1900s, egg...
View ArticleBest Food of New York City 2015 - Johor Kaki Guide
The opportunity to experience local food is one of my reasons to travel. The experience could be a unique type of local food, a style of food, special type of dining experience, or dining in a...
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