A Miracle in Kagoshima
Satsuma Gyu: The Quiet Empire at the Edge of Japan
At the southern end of Kyushu, where the old provinces of Satsuma once looked out across the East China Sea, the...
Rubia Gallega: The Slow Beef of the Atlantic Coast
In the green, rain-washed hills of Galicia — where the Atlantic rolls against a coast of granite and pine, and the weather seems always to be...
Lo Bak Go: The Golden Cake That Crossed the Sea
Chinese Fried Radish Cake (蘿蔔糕)
Few dishes tell a story quite as quietly, or as completely, as lo bak go. To look at it on the...
The Alchemy of Steam: The Story of Xiao Long Bao (小笼包)
You never forget your first taste of the little pleated dumpling filled with soup and pork, known as xiaolongbao. This is ostensibly because it...
Be Cos - Reflections on the Lake
The expansive Inle Lake in southern Shan State, Myanmar, is calm, tranquil and alluring. Its beauty is seductive, but like the siren’s song it carries questions—questions not...
Dan Tat
“To a mind that is still, the entire universe surrenders.”
― Chuang Tzu
The art of eating an egg tart in Hong Kong is a ritual centred on freshness, timing, and sensory indulgence, characterised by...
Prancing with Fire
The Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) is the most significant holiday among the Chinese community, representing family reunion, gratitude, and a fresh, prosperous start. It signifies the end of winter, fostering...
Tasting Clouds
Char Siu Bao 叉烧包 steamed BBQ pork buns
When feasting on dim sum, there is always that brief, exciting little moment of anticipation when the lid of the steam basket is gently lifted, and...
