Originally from Fukuoka, Ippudo ramen has locations in Japan, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Sydney and New York (65 4th Ave New York, NY 10003, tel. (212) 388-0088 ). Love, love, love!

So I am back to New York after a break of one and a half year(ages in NY standards) and this is my best discovery so far.Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is a caffetteria, salumeria, panetteria, formaggeria, gelateria and a restaurant where you will eat as good if not better…

Shake Shack at Madison square park is a New York phenomenon that you should experience at least once. After queuing for one hour and waiting for my order another 15-20 minutes, I thought that Shake Shack is more about an experience rather than a really a good burger. The meat was nice…

If there is one sushi den in Manhattan that could be easily compared to top sushi restaurants in Tokyo, it would be Sushi Azabu. The location of the restaurant couldn’t be more unassuming and is typically Japanese. It is hidden in a basement of Greenwich Grill ( probably owned by…

I think that the appreciation of Japanese kaiseki art grows with experience. First time I had a kaiseki meal in Kyoto, I found it too unusual to enjoy. The flavours of most of the dishes were very mild, kind of “muted” and some of the ingredients were quite bizarre. Then…

No matter what people might have to say about Peter Luger Steakhouse, the best American steak I’ve had in my life was there. The place is not only historical, legendary and has a Michelin star. What really shines there is the food. The quality of the beef is extraordinary, tender,…

During the daytime, Roberta’s is a pizzeria, at night – together with wood-fired pizza more elaborate dishes are served. I was there for lunch, so I didn’t have a chance to taste the evening dishes, but the thin-crust pizzas were delicious. Great atmosphere, the cool, artistic crowd- definitely worth a…

Steaks are popular in many countries around the world, but only in the USA you get steaks like this. P.S. The spring has been super busy for me, I will be back to blogging shortly.

Ushiwakamaru (136 West Houston Street,10012, tel. 212-228-4181, New York) sushi bar on West Houston is one of my best discoveries in NY this year. If you are a sushi purist like me, you will love this simple place run by Japanese chef Hideo Kuribara where the product is the king.…

For me, Eleven Madison Park is one of the most interesting New York’s fine restaurants at the moment. First, design-wise – it’s vast Art Deco-style dining room with high ceiling opens your mind for new gastronomic adventures as soon as you enter the building. Swiss-born Daniel Humm is the chef…