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Rivalry between Malaysia and Singapore has simmered since 1965 when the two nations went their separate ways. One perennial issue is which can lay claim to Hainanese chicken rice. But has anyone considered Hainan’s position?
Rivalry between Malaysia and Singapore has simmered since 1965 when the two nations went their separate ways. One perennial issue is which can lay claim to Hainanese chicken rice. But has anyone considered Hainan’s position?
Tempura – seafood or vegetables coated in batter and deep-fried – is as much a staple of Japanese cuisine as sushi and sashimi, but its origins are on the other side of the world.
Tempura – seafood or vegetables coated in batter and deep-fried – is as much a staple of Japanese cuisine as sushi and sashimi, but its origins are on the other side of the world.
Face masks have become a common sight in many places around the world because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In Hong Kong, local mask producers have rolled out colourful and patterned face coverings for consumers who not only want protection from the coronavirus, but also something that matches their outfit of the day. Post reporter Alkira Reinfrank got a chance to customise her own masks at a store in the city’s busy Tsim Sha Tsui business district.
Face masks have become a common sight in many places around the world because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In Hong Kong, local mask producers have rolled out colourful and patterned face coverings for consumers who not only want protection from the coronavirus, but also something that matches their outfit of the day. Post reporter Alkira Reinfrank got a chance to customise her own masks at a store in the city’s busy Tsim Sha Tsui business district.
From its invention in China 2,000 years ago to acceptance in mainstream America today, tofu has gone from an acquired taste to trendy superfood.
From its invention in China 2,000 years ago to acceptance in mainstream America today, tofu has gone from an acquired taste to trendy superfood.
Hong Kong’s swimming community wonders why beaches are still closed but a travel bubble with Singapore can be considered.
Hong Kong’s swimming community wonders why beaches are still closed but a travel bubble with Singapore can be considered.
Hong Kong-born chef Stephanie Wong was in her 30s when her teenage dream of opening a restaurant came true.
Hong Kong-born chef Stephanie Wong was in her 30s when her teenage dream of opening a restaurant came true.
Chefs in Canton, southern China, created the egg tart by adapting an English recipe for custard tarts brought there by homesick merchants. Custard tarts go back to 15th century England, where they were a savoury affair and contained bone marrow.
Chefs in Canton, southern China, created the egg tart by adapting an English recipe for custard tarts brought there by homesick merchants. Custard tarts go back to 15th century England, where they were a savoury affair and contained bone marrow.
While gyms have been open for more than a week under various restrictions, pools and beaches remain closed in Hong Kong.
While gyms have been open for more than a week under various restrictions, pools and beaches remain closed in Hong Kong.
It is said that xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings, loved around the world thanks to Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung, originated in snack shops in a town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and may have had a very different name.
It is said that xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings, loved around the world thanks to Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung, originated in snack shops in a town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and may have had a very different name.
Belon in Hong Kong’s SoHo neighbourhood was not doing well when British chef Daniel Calvert took the helm three years ago. Now it has the No 4 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, thanks to hard work, perfectionism and attention to detail.
Belon in Hong Kong’s SoHo neighbourhood was not doing well when British chef Daniel Calvert took the helm three years ago. Now it has the No 4 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, thanks to hard work, perfectionism and attention to detail.
Ram-don, or jjapaguri, is not typically served with marbled sirloin like it is in the film Parasite, but the dish is common in South Korea, a country that embraces its love of instant noodles.
Ram-don, or jjapaguri, is not typically served with marbled sirloin like it is in the film Parasite, but the dish is common in South Korea, a country that embraces its love of instant noodles.
The story of butter chicken is one of three hard-working refugees, a hugely popular Delhi restaurant, and an accidental combination of ingredients born of necessity.
The story of butter chicken is one of three hard-working refugees, a hugely popular Delhi restaurant, and an accidental combination of ingredients born of necessity.
South Korea is widely known for having one of the best and most crispy versions of fried chicken, a dish enjoyed the world over that was first introduced to the country by US troops during the Korean war.
South Korea is widely known for having one of the best and most crispy versions of fried chicken, a dish enjoyed the world over that was first introduced to the country by US troops during the Korean war.
Miriam Lancewood has been living deep in the New Zealand wilderness with her husband for most of the last decade, where she lives and breathes the survivalist life, completely off grid.
Miriam Lancewood has been living deep in the New Zealand wilderness with her husband for most of the last decade, where she lives and breathes the survivalist life, completely off grid.
Miriam Lancewood has spent the better part of the last decade living deep in the New Zealand wilderness - hunting wild animals, foraging edible plants and living a nomadic lifestyle with her husband Peter.
Miriam Lancewood has spent the better part of the last decade living deep in the New Zealand wilderness - hunting wild animals, foraging edible plants and living a nomadic lifestyle with her husband Peter.
Introduced to Vietnam by the colonial French, the baguette was later adapted for local tastes. Banh mi is still sold in Vietnam as a cheap snack, but can now also be found around the world.
Introduced to Vietnam by the colonial French, the baguette was later adapted for local tastes. Banh mi is still sold in Vietnam as a cheap snack, but can now also be found around the world.
The dish was born in a time when Vietnamese weren’t even allowed access to wheat flour, making it hard to imagine the sandwich would become world famous.
The dish was born in a time when Vietnamese weren’t even allowed access to wheat flour, making it hard to imagine the sandwich would become world famous.
Fried, baked, boiled or braised, pork-based Spam was first a hit in the US during the Great Depression and then in Asia after World War II. Now some chefs are incorporating it in upmarket dishes.
Fried, baked, boiled or braised, pork-based Spam was first a hit in the US during the Great Depression and then in Asia after World War II. Now some chefs are incorporating it in upmarket dishes.
American icon became popular during the war and managed to stick around.Your junk email is named after the canned meat, by the way.
American icon became popular during the war and managed to stick around.Your junk email is named after the canned meat, by the way.