‘We’re like athletes’: the secret lives of giant-vegetable growers

From onions as big as babies to pumpkins that weigh more than a car, it has been a record-breaking year … More

Bugis district in Singapore listed as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world

With art murals to admire at Haji Lane and cheap shopping deals along Bugis Street, Bugis is a popular destination … More

Five ‘makan’ places you need to check out when in Kota Bharu

PLANNING a foodie trip with your family or friends anytime soon? But don’t know where to head to? Try Kelantan, … More

The Nissin instant noodles story: Japanese invention that went from garden shed to national treasure to outer space

“Cup Noodles are far more than just a snack; they’re a meal in their own right and ideal because they are cheap to buy, they’re warm and filling on a cold day, and very quick to prepare,” says Hiroko McCormack, who is married to a Canadian and lives in Toronto – but all too often hankers after a taste of home.

Children grow vegetable gardens in El Salvador to survive COVID-19 pandemic

The initiative have secured their food and avoid high prices affected by the pandemic Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web … More

Traditional Emirati cooking Tanoor at its best

The age-old cooking method, which spans over 24 hours, needs a two-meter-deep stone well Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor and … More

How to cook rice: in Asia, it’s no laughing matter

Comedian Nigel Ng’s ‘Uncle Roger’ send-up of BBC presenter Hersha Patel’s cooking had Asia in stitches, but our love affair … More

Sailboats, scallops and ‘sachertorte’: The other side of Senibong, Johor

JOHOR BARU : Plans that don’t quite match don’t have to be a problem. As with many things, what seems … More

A taste of Ayutthaya

Veteran cooks at Chorsnow are serving up homestyle Thai cuisine prepared using ancient recipes Just as the popularity of Ayutthaya-style … More

The complex origins of beloved churros

Churros has been one of the most popular food indulgences of any kind and now has become one of the … More

I travelled the world for years as a vegetarian, here are the 4 lessons I learned on my trips

On a visit to Ponnani in Malappuram district of Kerala (South India), I remember taking in the smell of fish … More

Brilliant ‘Bombay duck’ in India

The Bombay duck is actually a fish native to the waters in and around Mumbai. Most seafood-loving communities of India’s western Konkan Coast, such as the East Indians and Maharashtrians, also find Bombay duck intrinsic to their cuisine

Vietnamese noodles named among Asia’s best by CNN Travel

HANOI, July 29 – Three types of Vietnamese noodles found a place on a list of Asia’s best noodles put … More

Charcoal-roasted ‘Roti Kahwin’, one of Sarikei’s hidden gems

There are three variations of toast on offer, but on average consumers prefer margarine, ‘kaya’ (pandan-flavoured coconut spread) and peanut butter combinations, she said, adding two more on the menu are bread with sardines and cheese.

Coronavirus: next three days ‘crucial’ to contain Beijing market outbreak

The capital reported 27 new cases for Monday, while four infections in Hebei province and one in Sichuan were also traced to the sprawling Xinfadi food wholesale market, believed to be the source of the latest outbreak which has so far affected 106 people.

Strong family bonds, traditional flavours help 72-year-old KL eatery weather tough times

From no-frills everyday dishes like fried rice and stewed noodles, to elaborate, sumptuous items such as eight treasure braised whole duck, Sek Yuen continues to tempt food connoisseurs with traditional flavours that can be hard to find elsewhere.