In Bangkok, this high-crime slum is a foodie gem serving up live shrimp and bile

Most tourists to this food lover’s city don’t know about Klong Toey, a run-down neighbourhood with distinctive street foods. BANGKOK: … More

Homemade ikan bakar makes for a real family treat

Grilled fish is one of those hawker favourites that are available everywhere with everyone having their own special recipe. But … More

Japan’s wasabi producers farm ‘green gold’

IZU, Japan: If you’ve eaten sushi, you might assume you’ve tried wasabi. But chances are it was an artificial version that … More

Is Hummus Actually Healthy? Here’s What the Experts Say

Hummus, the chickpea-based dip that’s a staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines, is on the rise in the U.S. Multiple … More

Cash-strapped Indonesians turn to online Sunday market

JAKARTA: Rani Nurwitawati never thought she would lose her job at an Indonesian market research company where she worked for … More

Thailand bets on a new rice grain to feed the world

A long — but soft — strain suits the globe’s changing appetite and might save the country’s declining export business EVERY … More

Made in Hong Kong: the history of Lee Kum Kee’s oyster sauce – so good it is served in space

Launched 130 years ago in Guangdong, Lee Kum Kee’s products are now popular across the globe Judging by its ubiquity … More

Canned food: Maybe it isn’t as bad as you think

It is often perceived to be less nutritious than fresh food, but if you know what to look out for, … More

Apam Lambong Telur, popular snack in Pasar Gok Kapur

KOTA BHARU : ‘Apam Lambong Telur’, a traditional kuih(cake) from Thailand, is fast gaining popularity among Malaysians especially those who … More

Govt extends Bernas concession for another 10 years

The government has agreed to extend Padiberas Nasional Bhd’s (Bernas) concession as the single gatekeeper for rice imports for another … More

Are popular YouTubers influencing our children with hidden junk food ads?

Studies show that children are unable to distinguish between commercials and cartoons until they are eight or nine years old. … More

MARDI develops technology for cauliflower cultivation at lowlands

SERDANG : Cauliflowers which are normally grown at high altitudes now can be cultivated at lowland areas through a technology … More

Looters raid Nigeria food warehouse as unrest spreads

Several thousand people ransacked and looted a government food warehouse in central Nigeria on Saturday in the latest in two … More

Instant noodle obsession: 5 quirky twists to the classic Indomie in Jakarta

JAKARTA: It is the perfect meal for cash-strapped university students and late-shift workers with limited options on what they can … More

‘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.