Since 2019, Japan has caught whales in its own waters after abandoning under international pressure hunting for "scientific purposes" in the Antarctic Ocean and the North Pacific, with the catch list was limited to sei, minke, and Bryde's whales. But this year, fin whales, the planet's second-largest animal, were added and on Aug. 1 the first killed.

Food brings people together, something that is especially true for people from Australia and Indonesia. Such closeness may come in a surprising dish.

Eligible babies will receive daily doses of peanut powder for two years to build up their tolerance, said officials announcing the initiative on Wednesday.

Third-wave coffee, which has revolutionized the nation's palate of its joe, has given another lease of life to a family roasting business in Semarang, Central Java. 

The checks threaten to cause a headache for global brands after recent inflationary pressure hit consumption of burgers and pizzas that are pricey for many Indian consumers.

Savoring the flavor of tequila requires you to sip the spirit instead of taking it in a single shot. There is a wide variety of flavors and colors, as well as quality, of this alcoholic beverage made of one specific type of plant.

"Taste of Mosul" celebrates local delicacies and was founded in 2017 after the northern Iraqi metropolis was liberated from IS jihadists.

Blue tea, made from the petals or whole flowers of the Clitoria ternatea plant, is caffeine-free and packed with antioxidants.

Walking through the many boroughs of London, there are lively Asian diaspora communities that have cemented their place in the city as a home away from home. From the floating red lanterns strewn across Chinatown near Leicester Square to the Asian food halls, it isn’t difficult to adapt to life in the big city.  

Jakarta caters to every sweet tooth, even those averse to gluten or animal products. However, when it comes to special occasions, these 10 patisseries stand out as the go-to places to order the most mouth-watering cakes for your loved ones.

A Paris baker of Sri Lankan origin said he "cried" when he heard he had won best baguette in the French capital this week.

This is the story of an out-of-job travel agent and an Afghan refugee who started a private dining restaurant, The Tannoor, in Yogyakarta

The self-taught chef, who fled his country's civil war in 1999, nonetheless believes that promoting Lebanon's culinary riches means combining them with some of "the elegance and refinement" of French cuisine. 

Under-the-radar hangout spots upon which to feast your belly and tired eyes.

The latest bar in the buzzing Senopati neighborhood puts the jives and the spirits on center stage, providing quality entertainment and late-night invigoration.

A team of judges has searched relentlessly to find the ultimate "karaage" -- the fried chicken known as "Japan's comfort food".

Located within the compound of JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, the restaurant commits to serving up mouthwatering dishes that may also teach a thing or two about the oft-misunderstood cuisine.

With more seeds than other grapes, blue-black Tannat is high in astringent tannins -- a dominant characteristic that gave it its name and was long considered undesirable.

Launched in Jakarta on March 9, the Scotland-based whisky distillery aims to allure the city's connoisseurs and coffeeholics.

Chau Thi Phuong Thao, also known as Hien, brought the taste of her hometown to the streets of Jakarta.

A diverse list of recommended places in Bandung to get your fix of satay

Television culinary personality Sisca Soewitomo recounts her long, illustrative culinary journey and shares some of her cooking tips for Ramadan

Japanese and South Korean officials have declined to confirm the plan or venue, while Rengatei, famed as the birthplace of omurice in 1900, declined to comment.

All of the foie gras in New York is made exclusively in the state of 20 million people, as France no longer exports the controversial delicacy.

The geothermal sources that make Japan a haven for hot springs or onsen are also used to produce a range of delicacies.

A sweet doughy treat from Britain has become a beloved part of Zimbabwe's national cuisine, where despite the country's colonial past, mothers and chefs alike now claim the pastry as their own.

Boasting sumptuous interiors and world-encompassing cuisine, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan's latest bar-and-bistro aims to allure the young and the restless.