Exploring the history, origins, and cultural significance of Asia’s most traditional and enduring cuisines.
Defining Thai cuisine is difficult due to its sheer variety. From the simple noodle or chicken rice restaurants to the Thai street food hawker stalls. From Five-Star Fried Chicken, to Pad Thai noodles, or Roti with Bananas and cream. While…
Isan food is not for the faint of heart. Highlighted when the late Anthony Bourdain first ventured into Isan, when he was awed by its raw authenticity, proclaiming its food to be “the most delicious, fascinating, and adventurous” in Thailand.…
Jawi Peranakan is hardly a name that rolls off the tongue, but in Penang, while Nyonya cuisine often takes centre stage, another equally tasty culinary heritage awaits discovery: that of the Jawi Peranakans. This relatively unknown culinary alchemy blends the…
For the discerning traveller, understanding a destination often means delving into its foodways. If you’re craving a more authentic understanding of Northern Thai food, this post is for you. Northern Thai food stands as one of the four distinct regional…
There was a time when a guidebook and itinerary of ancient temples and sandy beaches defined a Southeast Asian holiday. But in the ever-changing landscape of travel, a shift is occurring. For increasingly sophisticated adventurers, the most anticipated souvenirs aren’t…
Thai food is a source of immense pride for the Thai people. Thai food heritage is where secret recipes are passed down through the generations. It connects different parts of the country through unique and regional foodways. Far from being…
The history of Dim Sum begins on the Silk Road and in the teahouses of Ancient China. Merchants and travellers journeyed along this notoriously tough trade route. To travel, they sought refreshment whenever they could get it. With the tea…