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South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia

In an enthusiastic and curious market for Korean culture, South Korean chefs are finding fertile ground for K-style pastries and desserts by keeping pace with trends and infusing them with a distinctly Korean sensibility.

4 days ago
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Six decades on: Sizzle, craft, repeat at Ruth’s Chris

Turning 60, the steakhouse launches an anniversary menu in Asia that reflects its New Orleans lineage and long-standing commitment to consistency. ...

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Indonesian gastronomy: On the knife-edge of a golden age

Indonesia’s culinary scene is bursting with achievements, recognition and government-sponsored programs, but more work remains to shape its global narrative and ensure inclusivity. ...

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Finger food: 'Ayam taliwang' canape is the fusion version of the Lombok-style grilled chicken.
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Lombok takes culinary route to developing tourism

A collaborative effort between the Indonesian government and Germany aims to develop sustained inclusive economic growth in Lombok, with a focus on food.

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Eateries have long required one entrance for single men and another for women and families, in a country where the once-powerful religious police zealously enforced sex segregation in public places for decades.
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Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries

Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social restrictions in the ultra-conservative Islamic kingdom.

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Yellow fish soup, one of Papua's famous dishes.
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Papuans dishes rich in nutrients, thanks to the province's 'bountiful nature'

The bountiful nature of the province provides fresh vegetables as well as an abundant supply of fish.

6 years ago
A traditional boat festival on the Musi River in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Aug. 17, 2016.
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Palembang eyes UNESCO recognition for dining tradition

Until now, Arab descendants who live in near the Musi River in Palembang still maintain this tradition of dining together. 

6 years ago
Breakfast dishes at a cafe in Melbourne, Australia
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Top chefs pick favorite cities around the world for great restaurants

We asked some of the world’s leading chefs about their favorite food cities, from the markets of Ghana in West Africa through the crowded and noisy streets of Kolkata to a tiny island off Auckland, in New Zealand.

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Japan and China have more of the planet's best restaurants than anywhere else according to the ranking, which was set up four years ago as a "more scientific" rival to the British-based 50 Best list.
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Japanese restaurants rocket to top of best in world list

Two Japanese restaurants have shot to the top of the La Liste ranking of best places to eat in the world, with a third one getting the second highest mark from the authoritative "guide of guides".

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This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2019 shows Chef Seiha Soeun preparing a mixed insect dish with scorpion and spider at the Bugs Cafe restaurant in Siem Reap province. Ant spring rolls, silkworm taro croquettes and a 'bug mac' -- Cambodia's first insect tapas restaurant is mixing cocktail culture with creepy crawler fare.
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This story has legs: Cambodia 'bug cafe' serves up insect tapas

Ant spring rolls, silkworm taro croquettes and a "bug mac" -- Cambodia's first insect tapas restaurant is mixing cocktail culture with creepy crawler fare.

6 years ago
Have it my way: Maki-San's concept allows customers to fully customize their sushi.
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‘Rendang’ sushi? DIY sushi restaurant goes the extra mile

A newly opened sushi restaurant in Jakarta tries to lure in diners not just with its DIY concept but with adventurous flavor like world famous’ rendang dish.

6 years ago
A man walks past the board of Sukiyabashi Jiro sushi restaurant (2nd R) in Tokyo on November 26, 2019.
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Famed Tokyo sushi restaurant Jiro left dreaming of Michelin stars

A famed Tokyo sushi restaurant where Barack Obama is said to have enjoyed the best sushi of his life has been dropped from the latest Michelin gourmet guide after it stopped accepting reservations from the general public.

6 years ago
Chicken yakitori is one of the most popular fast foods in Japan.
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Go for lunch: Japanese yakitori chicken gets space thumbs-up

Japanese chicken yakitori kebabs, one of the country's most-loved fast foods, will soon be making an appearance in orbit after Japan's space agency cleared them for astronaut meals.

6 years ago
Illustration of 'nasi kucing'.
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Indonesian street food festival enlivens 39 Marriott hotels

The festival, available from Nov. 15 to Jan. 15, 2020, involves 39 Marriott properties and their chefs, serving local Indonesian street food based on traditional recipes.  

6 years ago
Re.juve cold-pressed drinks and shots use local spices, such as turmeric, ginger, aromatic ginger, and lemongrass.
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Re.juve elevates Indonesian 'jamu' with cold-pressed method

Inspired by traditional recipes, cold-pressed juice company Re.juve has launched Indonesia Heritage Beverage, featuring cold-pressed jamu and shots.

6 years ago
Close up of a hand holding the famous black sugar bubble tea from Tiger Sugar
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Taiwan arrives on Korean cafe scene

Led by Tiger Sugar, Taiwanese drinks and desserts entice Korea, but will the craze last?

6 years ago
The word sake in Japanese is generic, referring to many types of alcohol.
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French gastronomes savor sake, Japan's humble rice drink

The sommelier lingers over her glass, taking in the bouquet while clutching a spoon of caviar and cucumber jelly. The union of food and beverage is "magical", she declares. 

6 years ago
Food vendors at Gang Gloria Glodok in West Jakarta. Jakarta alone has around 50,000 street food vendors.
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Eat at your own risk: Hygiene, poor quality remain issues in Indonesian street food

Amid plenty of choices, street food in Indonesia has several issues to overcome, including hygiene and low nutritional value.

6 years ago
In this photo taken on October 13, 2019, Jamie Koh (center R), founder of the Brass Lion Distillery, teaches a gin-making course in Singapore.
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High spirits at Singapore's school for gin

In a Singapore distillery, the smell of pine, citrus and flowers fills the air as students crush juniper berries, blending them with their own choice of ingredients to make custom gin with an Asian twist.

6 years ago
'Lodeh tempe kulat pelawan' during a media lunch preview at the 1945 restaurant at the Fairmont Jakarta Hotel, Central Jakarta.
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Gourmet dinner seeks to showcase hidden power of tempeh

Amid its popularity, only a few people realize that tempeh can be more than just comfort food.

6 years ago
Aside from fish, the Yongkie fish soup typically consists of shrimp and squid.
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Local dishes you shouldn't miss in Batam

Those traveling to Batam should at least savor some of the region's signature food.

6 years ago
Fried chicken wings wait to be eaten.
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Feeling peckish?: Eat all the chicken you want at Tokyo’s buffet-style KFC

Japan is taking KFC to an all-new level. A buffet-style KFC restaurant has just opened in Tokyo, according to a report by Japan Today on Thursday.

6 years ago
No establishment won three stars in this 2020 edition, but three others retain two -- the French restaurants Le Normandie and Mezzaluna, as well as that of German twin brothers Suhring. 
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Thai cuisine restaurants get two Michelin stars for first time at home

Two restaurants in Bangkok have each earned a pair of coveted Michelin stars, the first time the leading guide has awarded the accolade to local establishments offering Thai cuisine.

6 years ago
Culinary night: People chow down at Kuliner Blok S, a culinary spot in South Jakarta that provides healthier street food options.
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Dear Jakartans, here are some healthier street food options

Yes, healthy street foods do exist in Jakarta.

6 years ago
A handout promotional photograph released by Burger King on November 11, 2019 shows the Burger King Rebel Whopper burger, a vegetarian version of their Whopper burger, that will launch in Europe on November 12, 2019.
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Burger King eyes big bite of Europe market with 'veggie Whopper'

US fast-food giant Burger King on Tuesday launched its meatless burger in Europe, hoping to capture a substantial slice of a growing market.

6 years ago
'Kinang' comprises a set of dried sliced tobacco leaves, betel leaves, gambier, 'injet' (lime) and  'kanthil' flowers.
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The many dishes of Sekaten celebrated in Surakarta

The annual Sekaten came with special dishes that were sold during the weeklong celebration.

6 years ago
Ben & Jerry's has been sued by an environmental advocate who said it deceived consumers by touting that the milk and cream it uses to make ice cream came exclusively from 'happy cows'.
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Ben & Jerry's is sued over 'happy cows' claim

Ben & Jerry's has been sued by an environmental advocate who said it deceived consumers by touting that the milk and cream it uses to make ice cream came exclusively from "happy cows".

6 years ago
A tribute to mother: Iman Yang established the Sate House restaurant in 1992 in hopes of fulfilling her late mother's wish.
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Sate House brings flavors of Indonesia to Taipei

The restaurant has attracted diners from Taiwanese celebrities to Indonesian diplomats.

6 years ago
Fresh young coconuts on a white background
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Is coconut water good for you? We asked five experts

Is coconut water part of a healthy diet or we should just stick to good old water from the tap?

6 years ago
French chef Marc Veyrat waits in the courtroom of the Annecy courthouse, on November 27, 2015.
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Cheddar cheese row chef named as an 'immortal' of French cuisine

A French celebrity chef who is suing the Michelin guide for suggesting he used cheddar cheese in a souffle was named as one of the 10 immortals of haute cuisine Monday by the rival Gault & Millau guide.

6 years ago
This photo taken on June 6, 2019 shows shopkeeper Louis To making a flower out of candy at his shop on Cheung Chau Island in Hong Kong. The shop on Cheung Chau, a small island in the waters west of Hong Kong's famous Victoria Harbour, has become a must-see for visiting tourists.
Food

Hong Kong's candyman turns sweets into an art form

Using a pair of scissors, a blow pipe and small metal tools, Hong Kong shopkeeper Louis To whittles a chunk of molten sugar into a dragon, a talent he began honing during China's Cultural Revolution.

6 years ago
A burger that the Chris Steaks & Burgers restaurant says is Thailand's biggest burger weighing more than 6 kilograms, is seen at the restaurant before a competition held to eat it, in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 11, 2019.
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The race to eat Bangkok's 'biggest burger', a 10,000-calorie challenge

A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal - a near 6 kilograms patty covered in fried onion rings, bacon and mayonnaise.

6 years ago
New York City, often viewed as the fine dining capital of America, on Wednesday became the latest US locality to ban the sale of foie gras, prompting the country's largest producer of foie gras to vow to mount a court battle to overturn it.
Food

New York City Council votes to ban sale of foie gras

New York City, often viewed as the fine dining capital of America, on Wednesday became the latest US locality to ban the sale of foie gras, prompting the country's largest producer of foie gras to vow to mount a court battle to overturn it.

6 years ago
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