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Snail caviar a slimy delight for Sicilian start-up

It has an earthy taste with hints of grass and mushroom: snail caviar is a growing trend in Europe, the delicate white eggs sprinkled on everything from canapes to beef dishes and beetroot. But...

Chill out with the coolest ice creams in Penang

When in Penang, satisfy your sweet tooth and experience ice cream flavours that extend beyond traditional vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry. Wander around HungryGoWhere’s choices for the best...

Best Pandan Indah eats not to be missed

Everyone deserves a day away from the kitchen to take in the generous street foods and plentiful restaurants which the city has to offer. Also, with the cost of eating out in Malaysia lower than...

Climate change is good news for English wine

While climate change menaces vineyards in southern Europe, English winemakers are raising a toast to warming weather as it improves their wines and has helped revive an ancient...

Tasty Setapak eats under RM10

Eight budget-friendly places to eat around KL’s Setapak area that will easily ignite your appetite – without burning a hole in your pocket! Mali’s Corner Known for its cafeteria theme and...

Home-style Chinese dishes with a yummy twist

We had meant to go to The Champ Kitchen, famous for its braised pork knuckles in Taman Industrian KIP in Sri Damansara, but somehow KIP Seafood Noodles House down the same road seemed more...

McD’s UK launches premium burgers created by Michelin-grade chefs

McDonald’s UK has launched a trio of premium burgers developed by a team of chefs whose collective experience includes stints at Michelin-starred restaurants and cooks to international...

Michelin adds street food category for Hong Kong and Macau guide

For the first time in Michelin’s history, the red guide has included street food in its selection of best dining destinations with the publication of its latest Hong Kong and Macau edition. A...

Keeping it simple at Anuar’s Fish Head Curry

Anuar's Fish Head Curry is a humble, back-to-basics stall on the corner of Lorong Ara Kiri 3 just behind the TMC supermarket in Lucky Garden, Bangsar. It's easy to spot from afar that this is...

Traditional Indian sweets 101

Deepavali also known as Diwali, is the Festival of Lights to signify the victory of good over evil. This year, it falls on November 10, and the streets of Kuala Lumpur, notwithstanding...

Baskin-Robbins’s Turkey Ice Cream Cake returns for 2015

Baskin-Robbins is bringing back its famous Turkey Ice Cream Cake for the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday season. The popular turkey-shaped ice cream cake can be customised with customers' favourite...

Fishy business as EU canteens serve fake fillets

Restaurants in Brussels are cheating customers by substituting cheaper fish in one out of three dishes, including under the noses of eurocrats in the European Union's own canteens, campaigners...

Alsace red ‘revolution’: new challenge to Burgundy wines

Long known for its top-of-the-range white wines, the northeastern French region of Alsace has begun touting its reds, which are rapidly becoming worthy rivals to the great Burgundies. "We can...

Where to find nitro coffee in KL and PJ

Nitro coffee usually comes in a small schooner: just cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen, topped with a short head of foam. So not only is it visually intriguing when coaxed out of the tap, it...

Commercial cassava beer taps new market in Mozambique

In Mozambique's bars and street stalls, the tipple of choice nowadays is a cold "Impala" – a beer made from cassava rather than barley that is fast capturing a valuable slice of the African...

Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide 2016 published

Michelin has released its annual guide to eating out in British and Irish pubs, featuring 590 establishments. This year's Eating Out In Pubs guide by Michelin contains 60 new eateries from...

Best breakfast bites in TTDI

When it comes to food, it really doesn’t get much better than TTDI. Considered by some as a foodie haven, Taman Tun boasts a smorgasbord of culinary creations, ranging from cafe fare to local...

Chocolate and naturally sweet wines: a perfect match

What can we drink to accompany a chocolate treat? Apart from a few exceptions, red wines do not pair well with the dark stuff, as the tannins and cacao are not palate allies. The simplest choice...

Hearty pork ball noodles at Restoran Win Heng Seng, Jalan Imbi

There are days when the pork noodle cravings hit and we just have to have that perfect bowl. The last time those yearnings surfaced, we decided to check out old-timer Restoran Win Heng Seng in...

Good food, cooked right at Huckleberry Food and Fare, Bukit Damansara

Barely open for half a year, Huckleberry Food & Fare has already become a neighbourhood haunt in the thriving Bukit Damansara community, as well as a popular go-to for foodies from around the...