Kuala Lumpur ‘iftar’ spread pays homage to Malaysia’s culinary heritage
Malaysian specialities include chef’s creations like ayam kampung berlado hijau (chicken in green chilli sambal), rendang itik serati (duck rendang) and pesamah daging (a spicy…
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From humble leaf to global sensation: Meet Malaysia’s newest green favorite—pandan
Move over, matcha – here comes another green sensation: the screwpine leaf, better known as pandan in Malaysia.This year, the humble, ubiquitous plant grown widely in the…
Rising costs, changing tastes reshape Thailand’s restaurant scene
Thailand's restaurant industry is confronting significant challenges, influenced by economic fluctuations, rising operational costs, intense competition and rapidly evolving…
Why Bangladeshi sweet treat jilapi is the undisputed king of iftar delights
Jilapi remains an iftar essential, cherished for its crispy, syrupy delight. From street vendors to fine dining, its nostalgic charm unites generations. Whether classic or…
Philippine chef Forés’ last gift to women: ‘Your voice, your perspective needed—not just in kitchens’
The iconic chef’s last words set to be delivered at the International Women’s Day Summit is less a speech about her culinary journey and more a guiding light for all of us.
South Koreans consumed 30kg of pork per person in 2024
Pork consumption was nearly double that of chicken (15.2 kilograms) and beef (14.9 kilograms).
Ramadan bazaars pull in the crowds in Malaysia
In Penang, the Queen Street bazaar in Little India was abuzz with activity. Muslims and non- Muslims alike checked out the 25 stalls selling traditional treats such as murtabak…
Japanese chef ‘Frenchifies’ Yoshoku Cuisine; local comfort food gets haute treatment
oshoku, a genre of Japanese cuisine based on Western dishes, is taking new steps in its roundabout evolution at Sumire, a restaurant in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, whose chef…
Thailand promotes soft power through cuisine project
The Thai government has launched the "One Village, One Thai Food Chef" project to provide cooking skills to participants from over 75,000 villages across the country, enabling…
Spicy success: Buldak boom drives Samyang’s record profits
A deeper look into their profit figures belies a reversal of fortunes, as Samyang, the company behind the globally popular Buldak brand, doubled Nongshim’s operating profits.