Japanese high-end bread boom hit by competition, Ukraine crisis
According to a research firm Fuji Keizai, the domestic market for specialty loaf bread shops was worth ¥30 billion in 2020. This was an increase of over 30% from the previous…
Penang bar listed among 100 best bars in Asia for the first time ever
Calling itself an 'overpriced pin shop', patrons purchase lapel pins at Backdoor Bodega, which come with a complimentary cocktail.
New Japanese green tea leaves sell for record ¥1.96 million
The handpicked and hand-rolled tea leaves were put up for the auction, which marks the arrival of the new green tea season.
Enjoy a tasty spring with filling sandwiches
While probably still not the right time for a springtime picnic, a sandwich is an easy meal for a bento boxed lunch or a quick lunch and snack when working from home amid the…
Five South Jakarta culinary spots for your vegetarian cravings
Vegetarian menus are becoming more common in culinary establishments around Jakarta, especially in South Jakarta.
‘Bajirak, bajirak!’: Fresh sound alerting the arrival of spring
The most popular and widely used littleneck clams in Korea, bajirak can be boiled, steamed or stir-fried.
‘Hairy tofu’ an Anhui treasure
Due to its unique geographic environment, the prepared tofu is covered with white mould after fermentation.
Lao villagers taste success through Chinese tea
The plantation in the Paksong district of Champasak province, which is owned by Lao Manor, a China-Laos venture, is one of the largest tea companies in Laos.
Japanese seasonings spicing up the world
With a worldwide boom in Japanese food, overseas sales channels for soy sauce, wasabi, shichimi pepper and other seasonings are expanding.
Vietnam aims to be leading macadamia exporter in the world
Under a new scheme, the macadamia export value in Vietnam is hoped to reach about US$400 million in 2030 and $2.5 billion in 2050.