Busting the myth that Filipino food is unhealthy
Is Filipino food unhealthy? It’s easy to think so, given how it’s popularly served. Even the foreign branches of Filipino and other food chains and brands come with vegetable…
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Thai Excise Department may enforce sodium excise tax on snacks next year
Kulaya Tantitemit, Director-General of the Excise Department, stated that the introduction of a sodium-based excise tax on foods would follow a model similar to the sugar-based…
Pitha season in Dhaka: Stories of Dhaka’s female pitha-makers
The art of pitha-making is as old as winter itself. Generations of women have passed down these recipes — a pinch of rice flour, a dash of jaggery, and a lifetime of patience.…
From chestnut tiramisu to Dubai chocolate: Edible treats that went viral this year
2024 is a big year for South Korean foodies, as new flavors and ingredients came into the spotlight to keep menus exciting.
Treasures of the southern seas
New seafood restaurant in Guangzhou's 'backyard garden' Nansha, is raising local produce and ingredients to unprecedented heights.
Thailand seeks to up Michelin-star status with Thai Select initiative
The goal is to elevate the Thai Select brand to Michelin-star status by increasing the number of restaurants and products that bear the logo and by enforcing more stringent…
Our culinary cabaret: Jakarta’s top tables in 2024
From high-end cuisine to comforting local classics, these are the places to close out your year in delicious style when in the Indonesian capital.
Michelin-approved: Why Elgin Saigon is the talk of District 1
This hidden gem in District 1 serves up creative, no-fuss dishes that are as fun as they are flavourful.
Comedian Uncle Roger lowers prices at Malaysian fried rice outlets after public complaints
One food content creator criticised the slow service at the Pavilion outlet and said she waited an hour for her plate of fried rice to be served, while other netizens felt the…
Chasing my mum’s secret recipe
Former Song of India chef Manjunath Mural talks about opening his own restaurant, Adda, recreating his late mother’s curry, and how an imperfect recreation of her food helps him…