Category Food Heritage

Jawi Peranakan Cuisine: What Is It?

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…

Northern Thai Food Guide

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…

History Of Dim Sum

Weary Travellers Seeking Refreshment Along The Silk Road

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…