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

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.

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".

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

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Yes, healthy street foods do exist in Jakarta.

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

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

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".

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are many ways to unite people despite their differences. One of them is through the diverse flavors of food.

There is nothing better than homemade dishes made with passion, and Indonesia has a huge variety of them.

Discerning foodies share insights with The Jakarta Post on dining experiences worth a small fortune.