Explore by Countries
I have always believed that the true test of a neighbourhood’s food scene happens right in the middle of the day. When the midday hunger hits, you don’t want a tasting menu; you want a fast, flavourful culinary journey that hits the spot. That is exactly what led me, representing the Eat Drink Asia team,…
There is something deeply comforting about a hawker centre right before the lunch rush hits. I visited Tiong Bahru Market on a Tuesday around 10:30 am, hoping to beat the infamous queue at Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee. Even at that early hour, a line of six people had already formed, waiting quietly under…
Kung pao chicken is often described by its main ingredients: diced chicken, dried chillies, peanuts, spring onions, and Sichuan peppercorns. But anyone who has cooked it at home knows the truth: the dish succeeds or fails because of the sauce. The sauce decides whether kung pao chicken tastes lively and balanced, or flat, sticky, and…
I remember my first attempt at cooking gong bao ji ding a few years ago. I wanted to recreate that authentic, trend-setting dish I had experienced at a traditional Sichuan restaurant, a meal that felt like a genuine celebration of flavours. I heated my wok until it was smoking, tossed in a handful of dried…
I used to think of authentic Sichuan food as a sheer test of endurance. For a long time, I assumed the goal was simply to survive the fiery onslaught of chillies rather than actually taste anything. But my recent culinary journey at Shu Yan Sichuan Cuisine completely rewired how I understand this region’s flavour map.…
Our Eat Drink Asia team spends a lot of time debating what makes a truly unforgettable meal. The team has previously published articles exploring the redefinition of comfort food. That is exactly what led me to The Malayan Council at 71 Bussorah Street. I visited on a Friday around 7:30 pm, just as the weekend…
Few Japanese dishes have travelled as successfully across Asia as sushi. What began as a culinary tradition deeply rooted in Japan has evolved into something remarkably diverse in Singapore. Today, sushi in Singapore can mean many different things. It can be a quick lunch grabbed from a conveyor belt restaurant, a carefully curated omakase meal…
Walking through the humid streets of Singapore at dusk, you can feel the city transforming. The tropical heat fades into neon lights, and the clinking of glasses begins to echo from narrow shophouses and towering skyscrapers. Singapore boasts a dynamic bar scene that rivals any global metropolis. From opulent destinations like Atlas Bar and Republic…
Over the past six months, I’ve navigated the sprawling, sometimes disorientating corridors of Suntec City more times than I can count. What started as a simple quest to find decent spots for post-meeting lunches quickly turned into a genuine culinary journey. I have tried over a dozen venues within this massive complex, and I’ve found…
There is a very specific kind of exhaustion that hits you right before a flight or just after you land. You are dragging your suitcase, staring blankly at the departure boards, and suddenly, you realize you are starving. But you don’t want just any food. You want something warm, familiar, and deeply comforting. I felt…