More than just a handy ingredient in the kitchen, garlic actually has many other surprising uses.

The world's most expensive whisky shot has turned out to be fake.

After previously releasing unique menus like fried chicken covered in cheese and chicken with spicy sauce, fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Indonesia has recently introduced another brave attempt at creativity: spicy chocolate chicken.

New York has been usurped as America's premiere gastronomic destination, at least in terms of the Michelin Guide's celebrated three-star ranking.

Banyuwangi in East Java offers a myriad of tasty culinary options, from rujak soto to nasi tempong.

A Japanese firm has created what it claims is a world-first "noise-cancelling" fork to mask the sound made by slurping down noodles, dubbed "noodle harassment" on social media.

Those craving for cheesy meals may want to try raclette, a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese that comes in wheel-shaped blocks.

Fruits are known to be rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, and have high nutritional value. 

Sitting among the vines of Sauvignon Blanc and Tempranillo growing on his spectacular farm in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, Michel Emad remembers the not-so-distant time when he opted to cultivate cannabis.

Just when you thought we had seen the last of avocados, a Spanish company has announced a low-fat version of the fruit.

Bath Pizza Co. might not be a popular food chain around the globe, but it did come up with the ultimate dream job opportunity—a professional pizza taster.

Amateur chefs may find margarine a handy substitute for cooking oil as it can be used to fry dishes and save them from oil splatter.

Lovers of spicy food may want to keep an eye on Pepper X, a chili bred by New York-born PuckerButt Pepper Company founder-slash-scientist Smokin' Ed Currie.

Nearly half of all kimchi served at restaurants and food service facilities in South Korea is from China, a survey by the World Institute of Kimchi showed.

Jakarta-based coffee curator company, Gordi, caters to adventurous customers on a regular basis, as it sends out its subscription-based box of unannounced beans to coffee drinkers. 

Japanese trading house Kanematsu Corp. has started selling halal "mentaiko" seasoned cod roe in Indonesia after obtaining certification from the Indonesian Ulema Council.

A nine-seat sushi counter in central London has won three Michelin stars, joining a select group of British restaurants with the coveted top rating, the French gastronomic guide announced on Monday.

Hairy crabs, one of the most popular delicacies of the season in eastern China, are being sold in a vending machine at an office building in downtown Shanghai.

To call Indomie popular is an understatement, since the brand name has become synonymous with “instant noodle”.

Stuffed, rolled, baked or fried: rice paper rules in food-obsessed Vietnam, where diners have spurned factory-made versions for homespun ones, propping up a thriving cottage industry in the Mekong Delta.

Nasi Padang ( Minang -style rice with various side dishes) is among the most popular local cuisines.

If you happen to have a constant craving for desserts then you are in luck.

After opening outlets at the Plaza Senayan and the Plaza Indonesia shopping malls in Central Jakarta, AWkitchen by Akira Watanabe restaurant has expanded to Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta.

Japan is known for its vending machines.

Warning: this article may change your perception of nachos and burritos.

The guys behind Lawless Burger Bar sell not only immensely thick, bacon-adorned patties and melted-cheese-dripping fries; they sell a lifestyle.

The Australian government is encouraging its citizens to eat more kangaroo meat as the kangaroo population has grown to almost 50 million.

Coffee is a celebrated commodity in this small city in East Java.

Here are the most memorable dishes I ate during my short visit to the country.

Bubble drinks, also known as bubble tea, are arguably among the most popular beverages in Indonesia. They boast various flavor infusions and have chewy bubbles (tapioca pearls or boba) that can be addictive for some people.