Japanese brewery to make sake in space; if successful, limited-edition sake to be sold for US$657k
The attempt to brew sake in space will be made in the Japanese Experiment Module Kibo on the International Space Station.
Food
Why Penang’s Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery deserves its Michelin Star
Along Penang’s Bishop Street, Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery stands out with its brilliant blue door and old-fashioned signage.
Salt-baked chicken and stuffed tofu: New restaurant to promote Hakka cuisine and culture
Singapore’s Hakka community is the fourth-largest Chinese-speaking group, with more than 200,000 people.
Thais elated over international recognition for ‘Tom Yum Kung’
This renowned spicy and sour soup, which has been passed down through generations, has garnered international popularity and is considered one of Thailand’s greatest cultural…
Hanoi’s food streets: A symphony of taste in every step
The city’s sounds, the rustic charm of street stalls, and the perfect flavors — this is the soul of street food. Visitors from afar are always amazed the first time they…
How to eat well, stay sane and enjoy life with help from Japan
In Japan, people eat all manner of things fried. There are also piles of sugary treats, in both Japanese and Western varieties, and servings of vegetables can be spare. And yet,…
Thai restaurant Sorn earns Thailand’s historic first three Michelin stars
The newly released guide features 462 Thai establishments – with its first-ever Three Michelin Stars, 7 Two Michelin Stars, 28 One Michelin Star, 156 Bib Gourmand, and 270…
This ‘yang kut teh’ combines bak kut teh and China-style lamb brisket pot
Low has adopted a mix-and-match attitude to his new creation that borrows from the way bak kut teh is typically consumed: with rice and youtiao while also paying homage to the…
‘Ribbit’ or regret? Internet divided over Pizza Hut China’s frog-topped offering
According to an advertisement on Pizza Hut China’s Weibo account, the pizza was available for pre-orders from Nov 18 to 20 as part of a 169 yuan (S$31) limited-edition set meal,…
New collab alert: Miko Calo and 5 of Manila’s best chefs
Since her departure from Metronome, the talented chef’s recent movements—most significant of which are her residency at Sage Bar in Makati Shangri-La with an all-female team…