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Just because it’s ugly, doesn’t mean it’s basic! In the wake of food waste and its ever-growing pile in Singapore, kitchens are joining forces to destigmatize imperfect food and raise awareness.   From the Bud In the last decade, over 763,000 tons of food waste was generated in Singapore,...

Shake Shack’s Chick’n Shack Burger (Source: Shake Shack’s Facebook Page) Burger-lovers, unite! Asia is turning into a magnet for giant fast food chains, bringing both their hype and burgers across the continent to a place near you. If you just can’t get enough of those juicy patties, dripping sauce...

Preparing a bowl of Khao Soi (Source: Streetside Bangkok) Bangkok is known all over the world for its street food that can be found everywhere, from roadside pushcarts to food stalls. To the delight of many, street food is about to get even more vibrant with new certificates to...

Oriental Rostik Chicken Curry Flavour Rice Crackers (Source: Wai Yee Hong Supermarket) A trip to the grocery store is never complete without stopping by the snack aisle, lined with rows and rows of potato chips in colorful packaging. It is no surprise that the popular western snack has gone...

Tortang Talong Ginilinga (top left), among other dishes at the Wooden Spoon (Source: Wooden Spoon Facebook page) With Easter just around the corner, eggs take center stage as families gather around to mark the occasion. For those with an undeniable love for those oozing yellow egg yolks or whites...

A shot of the floating market (Source: Baolau Travel Website) In the Mekong Delta region, set on the southern bank of the Hau River, lies Vietnam’s fourth-largest city. Popular for its canal network and floating markets, the city of Can Tho is a dynamic metropolis and a welcome addition...

photo: Jiaozi Dumpling (Source: Rasa Malaysia) Lunar New Year’s just around the corner. For the Chinese, it’s a time for family reunion dinners, indulging in good food with friends, and collecting angbaos (red envelopes containing fresh dollar notes for the young and singles). Along with the sumptuous banquet, special...

photo: Premium Eggs (Source: The Straits Times) Premium eggs from Japan have entered the Singapore market with a price tag of just over S$2.00 compared to eggs from Singapore and Malaysia, costing about S$0.14 cents each. But are premium eggs better? The Sunday Times (ST) conducted a blind taste...

photo: Hermy Smoked Beef Burger made from (BSF) (Source: Life Origin) Malaysia plans to launch its first insect burger in 2020.  The gourmet burger made from the black soldier fly (BSF) larvae is the brainchild of BSF larvae producer, Life Origins. The company is working on insect protein to make...

photo: Taco Bell Burrito (Source: Taco Bell Thailand’s Facebook) Mexican-inspired fast-food restaurant chain, Taco Bell is gearing up for expansion into Southeast Asia.  Siam Taco, a Thai franchisee of the chain is currently in early talks with the franchiser to operate the brand in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Siam...