From 1996, Ishida started training in numerous traditional Japanese restaurants in Tokushima, many of which were considered to be the finest purveyors of Japanese cuisine in the country. In 2011, he joined the three Michelinstarred restaurants Ginza Koju as Chef de Cuisine and two years later, travelled to Paris to launch an international outpost of Ginza Koju, gaining a Michelin star shortly after. He returned to Japan in 2015 to resume his role and one year later, with the help […]
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Top 3 Luxury Hotels In Seoul – The Unadulterated List 2025 Presented By Savour BlackBookAsia Publication
Savour BlackBookAsia’s The Unadulterated List 2025 has arrived with resounding acclaim—setting a new benchmark for excellence. Korea, the cultural powerhouse behind K-pop, K-drama, and K-beauty, alongside beloved culinary staples from kimchi to bibimbap, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its dynamic influence. This latest editorial journey from Savour BlackBookAsia invites discerning travellers to discover this enthralling destination, showcasing three crème de la crème properties featured in our prestigious 10th annual Hotel Hall of Fame Awards. Click on the hotel name […]
Perfect 7 Getaways Across The Border From Singapore: The Unadulterated List 2025 Extracts Johor Bahru To Desaru Coast
Savour BlackBookAsia’s highly anticipated The Unadulterated List 2025 has been launched and these are some sublime extracts. Just a short hop from Singapore, Johor Bahru delivers a vibrant mix of shopping, culture, and culinary delights, while Desaru Coast offers sun-soaked serenity with its luxe resorts and sweeping seaside charm. Together, they make for an effortless weekend escape—where urban energy meets coastal indulgence.. Savour BlackBookAsia opens the doors to southern Malaysia’s most enticing escapes, unveiling a curated travel guide that spotlights 7 of […]
Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s The Unadulterated List 2025: Famous 5 Cambodia Hotels & Resorts
Savour BlackBookAsia’s highly anticipated The Unadulterated List 2025 has been unveiled—more exceptional than ever. World-renowned for the much-visited Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site and once counted among the Seven Wonders of the World, Cambodia is home to the awe-inspiring remnants of the Khmer civilization. Today, the country unveils a rising constellation of luxury hotels and restaurants that rival the best globally. Infuse it all with the warmth of Cambodian hospitality, and you’ll have a journey worth repeating time and time […]
Bali’s Best Hotels And Resorts – Curated From Savour BlackBookAsia’s The Unadulterated List 2025
Savour BlackBookAsia’s “The Unadulterated List 2025” has been released to much fanfare—better than ever before. Bali, renowned for its vibrant arts scene, rich culinary diversity, and pristine beaches, takes center stage. Savour BlackBookAsia presents a one-stop travel guide featuring 30 of the island’s finest hotels and resorts, as voted in our 10th annual Hotel Hall of Fame Awards Click on the hotel name for the full feature. 1. Raffles Bali Raffles Bali, an ethereal sanctuary gracing a gentle promontory overlooking […]
Tohoku Special – Savour BlackBookAsia In Collaboration With Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization, Japan
Tohoku famous for it’s scenic countryside, picturesque mountains, calm lakes, relaxing onsen (hot springs), high quality rice and winter sports among others. Six prefectures in the north of Japan’s largest island, Honshu make up Tohoku namely Akita, Yamagata, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate and Iwate each with their distinctive attractions at every season of the year. Come take a delightful journey with Savour BlackBookAsia as we bring you highlights of this amazing part of Japan. First stop is Pole Pole Farm located […]
Live The BlackBookAsia’s High Life With Four Seasons Private Jet
Flying in style, comfort and utmost exclusivity, that is the BlackBookAsia’s standard when it come to travelling. In a sea of silver and white airplanes, it’s hard not to notice the sleek black jet emblazoned with the Four Seasons logo as it comes in for a landing. As the hotel industry’s first fully branded jet, the completely refurbished Boeing 757 has been customized from nose to tail, allowing Four Seasons to offer you a unique luxury travel experience at 40,000 […]
Robuchon au Dôme, 3 Michelin Stars, Macau
Robuchon au Dôme been making quite the buzz among the most discerning of gourmets from around the world since its opening, adding to the hurrah of Macau’s ever vibrant dining scene. Everything about this place embodies French fine dining in it’s highest form, from its extravagant salon interiors to the painstakingly detailed dishes, as well as the incredibly impressive bread, cheese and dessert trolleys. This 3 Michelin Starred restaurant also boast the most extensive, award winning wine list in Asia […]
Pestana Palácio do Freixo (Leading Hotels of the World), Porto
The amazing river-side Pestana Palácio do Freixo sits majestically alongside the Douro in Porto of Portugal. The grand property with it’s Baroque architecture and well manicured landscaping was classified as a National Monument in 1910. Just a short drive from the city centre making this prime hotel ideal for an exclusive stay in an intimate environment yet still being near to all the attractions the area is known for such as the Dom Luis I Iron Bridge, Clérigos Tower, among others. […]
Indonesia’s National Swimmer, Glenn Victor Sutanto Shares Travel Inspirations with Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine
Glenn has been Indonesia’s national swimmer since 2006, earning multiple Sea Games gold and silver medals for his country. A seasoned athlete at the World Championships with his last major competitive swim at the Olympic Games Rio 2016. Glenn Victor Sutanto shares his travel inspirations with Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine 1. What is your dream destination and why? My dream destination is Egypt. I’m really interested about ancient civilization history, pyramids and pharaohs. Egyptians are independent nation whose culture was famous […]