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Tsukudani is a traditional dish in Japan dating back to the samurai Edo era more than 200 years ago. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan

What is tsukudani? Japanese dish with more than 200 years of tradition

A traditional preserved dish in Japan, Tsukudani is seafood that has been simmered in a sweet syrup until almost jam-like in consistency.

Asian Cuisine

What makes Hatay, in southern Turkey, Unesco City of Gastronomy worthy?

100 Top Tables

The Macau mixologists spicing things up ahead of Asia’s 50 Best Bars

100 Top Tables

2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao opens, themed around spices and herbs

The International Gastronomy Promenade features food from China, Brazil, Thailand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines.

The 2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest opens today in Macau, featuring food from China, Brazil, Thailand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s dim sum trolleys are a tradition worth preserving

Dim sum carts offer a welcome human touch in a digital age, and the city must do what it can to keep this tradition alive.

Wine and Spirits

Hong Kong bar power couple’s cocktail joint serves the ‘flavour of memory’

Partners in life and business, Birs Wong and Jo Lo went from winning awards to opening Bar Mind, a stripped-down spot dedicated to nostalgia.

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Nordic nations

Wheelie beans: Danish chef serves gourmet dishes on cargo bike tours

Morten Kryger Wulff’s cargo bike, which he designed himself, has everything he needs to cook up a movable feast.

Danish chef Morten Kryger Wulff cooks on his self-designed kitchen-bike during a stop of a gastronomical bike tour on July 2 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Photo: AFP
Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: racing at Le Mans and a healthy obsession with cheese

Sample Jeremy Evrard’s dairy delights, get behind the wheel at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, meet an iconic Hong Kong architect and see what’s new in Bordeaux wines.

Thailand

How Thailand’s craft chocolate trade is raising the bar in sustainability

A bean-to-bar chocolate movement in Bangkok and beyond involving farmers, cafes and a top chef could set new standards for a global industry.

Trip Inspiration

How Bordeaux winemakers are starting to think responsibly

The winds of organic change are being felt even among the vineyards of France’s most traditional wine-producing region.

At Château Anthonic, owner Jean-Baptiste Cordonnier grows crops between the vines to increase biodiversity. Photo: John Brunton
Your Perfect Week

What to do in Hong Kong this month

Experience opera at a Michelin-starred restaurant, view cartoons by Joan Cornellà, enjoy tapas at Pica Pica and savour an American Southern cocktail at Ella.

Ella’s Classic Creole cocktail, a feature of the Hong Kong bar’s new Louisiana Gold collection. Photo: Ella
Asian recipes

You either love or hate it – how to cook with coriander in 3 recipe ideas

Also known as cilantro and Chinese parsley, this polarising plant adds distinctive flavour to dishes, especially Cantonese steamed fish.

100 Top Tables

Dish in Focus: Seasonal vegetables cooked together with black truffle

At the two-Michelin-star Alain Ducasse at Morpheus in Macau, this dish surprises even the most sceptical meat lovers.

Hong Kong chefs

Hong Kong chefs turn food waste into delicious dishes for new cookbook

Featuring chefs including Barry Quek and May Chow, Conscious Cooking – Asian Delights aims to help reduce food waste in Hong Kong.

Potato Peel Banh Tom by Chef John Nguyen. Photo: Handout
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend July 11-13

Our picks for this weekend include a plethora of Korean goodies from fashion to music, a super film, a Hyrox taster and lots of bar events.

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Cardinal Point in Central is one of many bars in Hong Kong hosting events this weekend in the lead up to the announcement of this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
Wellness

Your summer beer, even if it is alcohol-free, could be triggering gout

A rise in gout cases among young adults is being linked to modern lifestyle factors, with even ‘alcohol-free’ drinks not entirely risk-free.

100 Top Tables

The best guest shifts in Hong Kong and Macau, ahead of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025

As Macau gears up for the prestigious awards ceremony, guest shifts abound in the sister SARs – including an ambitious eight-hands event at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.

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South Korea

South Korean restaurant’s ants-topped dishes bug food safety officials

The authorities have ordered a probe into the restaurant and its owner for potential violations under the Food Sanitation Act.

A South Korean restaurant is being investigated for using ants as garnishes for its dishes. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture

On the Menu | Why the ‘Hermès’ and ‘Chanel’ of Chinese lychees are so sought-after

The delicate xian jin feng and super rare gua lu are the top two ranked lychee varieties according to a viral post on Chinese social media.

South Korea

Where to find the best Korean food souvenirs? Chefs reveal their top places

From sauces and condiments to vegetables and dry goods, these markets and shops in Seoul are great for grabbing Korean ingredients for gifts.

Asian cinema: Japanese films

Review | Dream Animals: The Movie – biscuit-inspired Japanese animation is great fun

This cute animated film could have simply been an advertisement for the snacks it’s based on, but instead delivers thoughtful family-friendly fun.

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A still from Dream Animals: The Movie.
South Korea

Off the hook: South Korean fishers forced to dump US$1.9 million of bluefin tuna

After catching more than 1,300 bluefin tuna, the fishers from Yeongdeok county had to throw away the fish under an international obligation.

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Some 1,300 giant bluefin tuna were caught off the coast of Yeongdeok County, North Gyeongsang, South Korea on Tuesday morning. Photo: Yeongdeok county
Singapore

Singapore politicians lead sold-out durian tours to Malaysia as peak season hits

With itineraries featuring all-you-can-eat fruit buffets, the trips are a popular way for members of parliament to thank constituents.

100 Top Tables

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 10-11

Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale open Montana, Yardley Brothers launch Solera, and TokyoLima has new cocktails.

What to do in Hong Kong

Best pineapple buns, cha chaan teng in Hong Kong for illustrator Kitty Wong

Award-winning illustrator Kitty Wong reveals where she heads for baked goods, street-food-style eating, fancy dining and more in Hong Kong.

Pineapple buns at Sai Kung Cafe & Bakery. Photo: Hong Kong Tourism Board
Hong Kong environmental issues

Explainer | Hong Kong’s hottest Xiaoshu: what does it mean and how can you cope?

With the 11th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar heralding higher temperatures, the Post offers advice on how best to manage.

Hong Kong experienced the hottest Xiaoshu on Tuesday. The 11th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar is usually and signifies the onset of summer. Photo: Jonathan Wong
North Korea

Bean there, done that? Starbucks’ Korean border outlet proves a smash hit

Despite the security checkpoints and limited opening hours, word of mouth is driving brisk business to this caffeinated frontier curiosity.

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Luxury travel

Review | Saii Hotels & Resorts proves luxury and sustainability can work together

From the design and activities to food and wellness offerings, the 2 Saii Hotels & Resorts properties in Thailand showcase approachable luxury that’s deeply rooted in local tradition.

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