Tasty fruit and vegetable straws replace plastic
The straws are available in many different colours and are made from natural substances such as rice, corn, potatoes and pandan leaves.
Long way to go for Vietnamese durian
Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for consumers overseas, but still have a long way to go to maintain their position on the international…
Snails prove a delightful hit from Hanoi’s Bong restaurant
The hot soups here, or Bun oc nong, can be an easy-ish start for a novice who wants to try a snail dish and is not quite sure where to begin.
Soul food for vegetarians
Tucked away in a small alley in Hanoi, the modest food stand of Vu Thị Hong has served vegan noodles for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians for a decade.
Desi Ghee, the time tested Superfood of India
Ghee is believed to be a supreme source of nutrients, has therapeutic values. It can be consumed and even be applied to the body and on the scalp.
Slow Food’, the growing concept taking over ‘Fast Food’
Slow Food promotes the idea of sitting down, relaxing and spending some time chatting with family and friends, while savoring the food.
Soju comes back stronger, pricier
For long, the Vodka-like liquor has been loved for its accessibility and versatility, but the latest renditions aim to create a new sub-genre of soju.
Battle to sell broiled eels hits its stride ahead of Day of the Ox
This year, the Day of the Ox falls on a Saturday, when per-customer spending tends to rise, pushing up expectations among retailers and stores specializing in broiled eels.
Nagoya Station specialty sweet returns to the scene
After an 11-year hiatus, the bakery revived Shachibon – a cream puff modeled after the famous Kinshachi golden tiger – hoping it will become the new “must have” item.
Jam collaboration shows power of fruit and fraternity amid reconstruction
Jams made from fruits harvested in two places hit by major disasters — rains in northern Kyushu in July 2017 and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake affecting Tohoku — are…