Spike-tacular search for Penang’s best durian
So many factors must be weighed before a durian can be declared “king”, and about 50 durian orchard owners and sellers brought their best fruits to pit against one another in…
Food
Leafing through a tasteful Chinese tradition
The produce of verdant hill terraces are crafted into a beverage synonymous with the country.
Namkeen Bhujia love: Why Indians can’t stop munching on this classic snack
You can sprinkle it over salads for a crunchy twist, mix it with yogurt and spices for a spicy raita, or use it as a crunchy topping on chaat and sandwiches.
Penang’s new char koay teow champion dishes out culinary excellence
Ong won the coveted title for dishing out the state’s best char koay teow at an intense cooking competition held at the Toi Shan Ningyang Wui Kwon clan temple in King Street on…
Not just a fix: Indonesia’s coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement
Affordable, familiar and rooted in local pride, Indonesians are turning to homegrown coffee chains for more than a caffeine fix.
Filipino author Cecilia Brainard preserves recipes of classmates in new cookbook
Initially conceived as a simple collection of recipes by her classmates, the project evolved into something more ambitious. “When it comes to cooking, there are two kinds of…
Penang’s new char koay teow champion crowned
The stall, run by Ong Siew Kean, 53, who is better known as Winny Ong, received the honour during a competition featuring 30 participants held at the Toi Shan Ningyang Wui Kwon, a…
Tradition comes before rising costs: Malaysian dumpling maker will “never” compromise taste
Quah Eng Hwa, 75, ensures her dumplings are packed with the requisite ingredients: glutinous rice, pork belly, dried mushrooms, salted egg yolk, chestnut and dried shrimp, which…
Wang Lang Market: Bangkok’s hidden gem for street food lovers
Nestled beside Siriraj Hospital on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, this bustling market is a haven for food lovers and it’s just a short boat ride away from the…
Time for a Tiger: Behind the legacy of Singapore’s first beer
Tiger beer is no stranger to Singaporeans and beer drinkers across the world. But the story behind one of Singapore’s most prominent beverage exports is one tied closely to the…