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Perilla oil is made from cold-pressed perilla seeds. Photo: Shutterstock
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On the Menu | How perilla seed oil, ‘Korea’s olive oil’, could become a global trend

Perilla oil, made from the seeds of the perilla or shiso plant, is a must-have in your pantry. Try it in noodles or over vanilla ice cream.

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Recap | Unveiling the best of Cantonese cuisine

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for May 1-4

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, April 27 to May 3

Take in some yakitori at Maison Tori in Central, satisfy your sweet tooth at Poppins in Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza, and indulge in a California smoothie from Jamba in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Poppins’ NYC Cookie Box Set. Photo: Poppins
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Michelin chefs in Europe are embracing China’s culinary repertoire

Japan has long been a major source of culinary inspiration in the West, but the gaze is shifting to other Asian cuisines.

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Meet the world’s first Michelin-starred woman sushi chef

Chizuko Kimura picked up the reins of her husband’s Paris restaurant Sushi Shunei following his death from cancer and regained his Michelin star.

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Posh China restaurant offers ‘authentic’ US$540 meals with elephant dung desserts

Founders spent 7 years studying rainforests of Yunnan province in southwestern China before introducing concept.

A luxurious Chinese restaurant offers US$540 meals with desserts made from elephant dung for an “authentic” experience. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Asia travel

China’s salt capital was built on the white gold, as was its cuisine

The spiciest city in spicy Sichuan, Zigong was once home to an empire of salt and has a history of high- and low-end cuisine, starting with ‘Toilet Rabbit’.

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The XO factor: international appeal of a famed Cantonese sauce

Hong Kong’s beloved signature sauce is glazing the menus at Michelin-starred Western restaurants around the world.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for April 4-6

March madness is finally over! Celebrate cheese, sustainability and seasonality with our first April weekend dining guide.

Uma Nota’s trio tartare of prawns, salmon and hamachi with yuzu kosho and gyoza chips. Photo: Handout
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How to make TikTok sensation Lao street food naem khao

Naem khao is a popular dish in Laos, made from deep-fried rice balls that are broken up, baked and served with peanuts and dressing.

Lao rice salad naem khao is taking Instagram and TikTok by storm. Photo: Instagram/britishgirlabroad
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6 top Korean chefs’ favourite comfort foods and where to eat them in Seoul

From noodle soups to spicy seafood hotpots, Korean chefs of Michelin-starred restaurants share their comfort food picks.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for March 28-30

Grab the best of BaseHall on the go, take the last opportunity to try Ming Court’s four-hands dinner, and enjoy a leisurely Sunday at Omaroo Grill.

Hong Kong

The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 23-29

From a home-grown boba brand’s new Kennedy Town outpost to hearty sandwiches at LMO Freshly Baked, here’s this week’s hottest spots.

LMO Freshly Baked’s lunch offerings. Photo: Handout
South Korea

From soju to noodles, South Korean food brands are targeted by copycats

If counterfeit products are left unchecked, South Korean food companies could suffer damage to their reputation, analysts say.

A fake version of the Buldak spicy chicken ramen. Photo: Facebook/Seo Kyoung-duk
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Cantonese meets Catalan: Spanish cuisine in Hong Kong

To the untrained eye, Cantonese and Catalan cuisines might seem a world apart, but with their focus on the freshest ingredients cooked simply and for sharing, they are more alike than they are unalike.

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Foodie K-pop stars spill the beans on favourite Seoul places to eat

Doyoung of NCT loves a street vendor’s spicy rice cakes, Itzy’s Yuna and Chaeryeong like Mexican and G-Dragon goes for Korean beef tartare.

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Profile | Chinese-Canadian chef impresses Dubai with ‘third culture’, ‘borderless’ cooking

At Jun’s in Dubai, Kelvin Cheung’s ‘borderless’ cooking draws on influences from the Philippines to India for ‘completely original’ dishes.

Jun’s take on the Filipino raw fish dish kinilaw. Photo: Jun’s
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Profile | Chinese food? Hong Kong-born chef Tony Mok is redefining it

After working at lauded Michelin-star Hong Kong restaurants including Amber and Mono, young chef is finding his own voice.

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Celebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau

The awards highlighted the industry’s dedication to quality, creativity and responsible practices, and recognised exceptional restaurants, bars and individuals.

Hong Kong

The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 16-22

From a new Falcone outpost at The Peak and O’Thai in Hung Hom, to Scandi-chic cafe MOMA in Central and Fat J’s char siu haven in Wan Chai.

O’Thai serves approachable Thai cuisine in Hung Hom, Hong Kong. Photo: O’Thai
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Chinese cuisine in the Yukon answers the call of the wild

Swapping urban China for the Yukon in Canada’s far north allowed Matthew Bossons to hunt and harvest the abundant bounty of the region, and adapt the cuisine of his Chinese wife’s homeland to their new surroundings.

Matthew Bossons’ northern Canada take on Lanzhou lamian, featuring meat from a bull moose hunted and harvested by Bossons and friend Jim Elliot. Photo: Crystal Schick
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2025 Hong Kong, Macau Michelin guide adds 10 ‘value for money’ restaurants

Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition has been extended to 77 restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau in dining guide’s 2025 edition.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 1-8

From a 14-course taste of sushi heaven and bakery delights, to delectable Japanese bar fare and a new-look Spanish food haven.

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Mingles becomes only three-Michelin-star restaurant in South Korea

Chef Kang Min-goo is emotional as his modern Korean restaurant achieves the ultimate accolade in the Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 2025.

Strawberry, sancho pepper, and caviar at Mingles restaurant in Seoul. Photo: Instagram/mingles_restaurant
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Dish in Focus: Fxxking Paella

At Censu, chef Shun Sato channelled his international experience to put an elevated, tongue-in-cheek spin on a classic Asian dish.

Censu’s Fxxking Paella is a spin on traditional Hainan chicken rice. Photo: Nicholas Wong
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What do Hong Kong’s dining scene stars have in common? Japanese resto Zuma

Japanese restaurant Zuma boasts impressive alumni – think Yardbird and Pirata Group co-founders – and its success stems from its commitment to employee development.

Luxury travel

The insider’s mini-guide to Mumbai: hotels, shopping, museums and more

Looking for an authentic experience in Mumbai? Our guide recommends some of the hottest spots in the home of Bollywood, far from the maddening crowds of the busiest tourist traps.

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