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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. ...

2 weeks ago
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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. ...

1 month ago

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Generation healthy: Alcoholic seltzer craze sweeps US

Health-conscious American millennials have found their drink of choice: alcoholic carbonated water that is lower in calories and carbs than beer and wine.

6 years ago
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Hong Kong festival mooncakes get a protest makeover

At the back of her tiny shop, Hong Kong baker Naomi Suen pulls out a fresh tray of mooncakes -- each one sporting popular slogans from recent pro-democracy protests.

6 years ago
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Papua Forest Feast brings hope in a time of crisis

Seniman Pangan and Papuan chef Charles Toto host a feast of Papuan soul food that speaks not only to the palate but also to the heart.

6 years ago
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Coffee and quacks served up at Chengdu duck cafe

Crowds in a Chinese eatery ignore their drinks to gather adoringly around four fluffy white ducks, phones poised ready for pictures, at the latest addition to the country's growing list of popular animal cafes.

6 years ago
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Boba Festival coming to Jakarta in late September

To be held for five days from Sept. 25 to 29, Boba Fest at Gandaria City Mall, South Jakarta, wants to quench your thirst for tapioca pearls.

6 years ago
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Traditional food festival highlights native ingredients of West Kalimantan

Kalimantan on the island of Borneo has rich culinary traditions. In West Kalimantan, in Lanjak village of Batang Lupar subdistrict, Kapuas Hulu regency, a traditional food festival will be held from Sept. 14 to 15.

6 years ago
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Meat-free champions lick their lips as market booms

Beef-free burgers, egg-free omelettes and milk-free ice cream -- meat and dairy alternatives have shot to the top of the menu, and producers are facing up to the challenges of going mainstream.

6 years ago
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Culinary festival in support of Medan's tourism

The Pucuk Coolinary Festival (PCF) featured 80 tenants offering traditional dishes and a range of activities.

6 years ago
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From red velvet with tiramisu to Earl Grey chocolate tea-infused, mooncake season is back in Jakarta

Here’s a list of eight places where you can find mooncakes in Jakarta:

6 years ago
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Bakmi GM set to open outlets in Sumatra

The chain currently has restaurants in Greater Jakarta, Bandung in West Java, Surabaya in East Java, Bali, Cikarang and Karawang in West Java.

6 years ago
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Germany celebrates 70 years of saucy currywurst sausage

Germans celebrated on Wednesday 70 years of the currywurst, a Berlin specialty of sliced sausage smothered in curry powder and ketchup, as they celebrated its national day.

6 years ago
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Michelin to publish its first Beijing restaurant guide on Nov. 28

The Red Guide will launch a new edition dedicated to Beijing, unveiling the Chinese capital's first crop of Michelin-starred restaurants on November 28, according to a press release by the publisher. 

6 years ago
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South Africans get the bug: Cape Town diner serves insect-only dishes

South African chef Mario Barnard said he was "grossed out" and did not entirely enjoy eating grilled scorpions and crunchy insects mixed with garlic and spices on a trip to Thailand four years ago.

6 years ago
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Mie Sedaap names Choi Siwon as new brand ambassador

Mie Sedaap, the instant noodle brand of Wing’s Food, named Super Junior’s Choi Siwon its new brand ambassador in late August.

6 years ago
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Americans go cuckoo for chicken sandwich

On August 12, Popeyes -- best known for its Cajun-spiced fried chicken -- unveiled its latest offering: a deep-fried chicken breast on a brioche roll, with spicy mayonnaise and pickle slices.

6 years ago
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Tea Masters Cup: Comparing apples and oranges

Competitions are essentially comparisons to find the best, and for a competition to truly make sense, the comparisons have to be reasonable.

6 years ago
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Can global matcha craze save Japan's tea industry?

From matcha ice cream to cake and chocolate, producers of traditional Japanese green tea are capitalizing on growing global interest in its flavor -- even as demand for the drink declines at home.

6 years ago
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Drinking red wine could be good for your gut health: New study

New UK research has found that occasionally enjoying a glass of red wine may bring health benefits for the gut, with red wine drinkers showing more diverse gut microbiota than those who don't consume the drink.

6 years ago
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Choi Siwon makes surprise appearance in Indonesian instant noodle ad

The singer can be seen walking toward the camera as an explosion goes off behind him.

6 years ago
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KFC to test meatless chicken at Georgia restaurant

KFC will test vegetarian, plant-based chicken for one day in one restaurant in the US state of Georgia, the American fast food giant said on Monday.

6 years ago
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Nestle revamps veggie burger recipe amid competition

Nestle SA is tweaking the recipe of its vegetarian burgers after half a year on the market amid stiffening competition for meat substitutes.

6 years ago
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Michelin-starred chef Fei introduces new dishes at Li Feng Jakarta

Michelin-starred chef Fei has created a series of amazing new dishes for Cantonese restaurant Li Feng in Jakarta, including xiao shan preserved celery and steamed grouper.

6 years ago
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Dim sum, shabu-shabu, tea infusion, Lego await Jakarta's weekend brunch bunch

Whether you’re looking for a mood-lifting Blood Mary or Negroni or wanting to spoil your palate (and stomach) with spicy, carb-loaded dishes, here’s a list of must-try weekend brunch destinations.

6 years ago
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Gibran Rakabuming’s Goola secures $5 million in funds

The brand aims to reach other Southeast Asian markets in 2020. 

6 years ago
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Indonesian chefs ready to conquer Asian Pastry Cup

Two Indonesian pastry chefs are ready to take the final step to compete in the prestigious 2021 World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France.

6 years ago
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High-end rebrand makes life sweet for Japan's 'ice farmers'

Yamamoto is one of Japan's few remaining "ice farmers", eschewing the ease of refrigeration for open-air pools to create a product that is sold to high-end shaved ice shops in trendy Tokyo districts.

6 years ago
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Set of rare Japanese whiskies fetches record HK$7.19 mil. at auction

A collection of rare Japanese whiskies fetched 7.19 million Hong Kong dollars ($917,000) at an auction Friday in Hong Kong, a record high for whisky produced in Japan, British auction company Bonhams said.

6 years ago
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Tirta Lie’s Bakmi Festival to feature 25 halal, non-halal restaurants

Tirta Lie is a serial bakmi (noodles) eater who has sampled noodles from more than 1,000 places. He recorded his adventures in a blog and caught the attention of fellow noodle lovers.

6 years ago
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Let’s celebrate Independence Day by filling our tummies

Two malls in Jakarta are celebrating the upcoming 74th anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day, which falls on Aug. 17, by hosting traditional culinary festivals aimed at introducing legendary local foods to millennials.

6 years ago
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The 'gift' of Tunisia's delicate date palm drink

As soon as the sun is up, people in southern Tunisia rush out to buy a glass or bottle of legmi, a coveted date palm drink that is too delicate to be sold far from the oasis.

6 years ago
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