A taste of Malaysia’s east coast in Setapak
Anok Din Nasi Kukus on Jalan Langkawi has been dishing out fragrant nasi kukus with its signature ayam goreng berempah, rich curry gravy and spicy homemade sambal for over a…
Food
How food influencers shape culinary trends in Indonesia
From genuine, unpaid reviews to clever marketing tactics, food vloggers have painted the culinary landscape of the country, offering not just insightful responses but also vibrant…
Malaysian home cook shares treasured recipes that are mainstays on Hari Raya
Rendang typically takes hours to cook, as the oil has to separate (pecah minyak), which is why Norhayati says she starts making hers about three days before Hari Raya.
How an ancient Vietnamese village adopts modern food safety standards
With its rich culinary heritage, Duong Lam is embracing higher food safety standards with support from the SAFEGRO Project. From upgrading kitchens to improving hygiene practices,…
Flavours across borders: Chef Sohail Ahmed’s culinary journey from Pakistan to Dhaka
During this year's Ramadan, Chef Sohail Ahmed — an accomplished Pakistani culinary artist, hailing from Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — brought the vibrant and aromatic…
Tteokbokki: South Koreans’ longtime soul food
A magical go-to food enjoyed by South Koreans is "tteokbokki," a popular snack of chewy rice cakes slathered in a spicy sauce made from red pepper paste with additions of fish…
In Malaysia, dodol-making stirs up tradition and sweet memories
Dodol is a festive staple in most households in Malaysia. Most youths grow up eating dodol every Hari Raya, but they seldom know how the sticky-sweet confection is made.
Yunnan coffee gaining international recognition
For more than a decade, German entrepreneur Eric Baden has been working to elevate coffee from Yunnan province into the top tier of the global market, alongside renowned beans…
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Odette ranks No. 7, named The Best Restaurant In Singapore
Fine-dining establishment Odette at National Gallery Singapore, opened in 2015, returns to the list for the ninth time at No. 7, up from No. 10 in 2024. It is also named The Best…
Michelin stars, Top Chef victories: Chef Yen returns to Cambodia
Cambodian-Canadian chef Chanthy Yen has already worked in some of the world’s finest kitchens, including the three-Michelin starred El Bulli, where he worked under legendary…