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Three new restaurants that hit headlines in 2015

There were a number of prestigious restaurant openings this year that were highly anticipated by the foodie community across the globe. Let's take a look at three restaurants which had a major...

Japan premium beef, melons get brand protection

Champagne, Melton Mowbray pork pies and Gorgonzola cheese are to be joined by Kobe beef and eye-wateringly expensive Yubari melons as protected products after Japan Tuesday granted them a special...

The hunt for speakeasies and secret bars in KL

Tinged by a forbidden air lent by Prohibition times, these hidden bars all over Kuala Lumpur are just waiting to be found by the right people, for late nights with the coolest crowds. Here are...

Authentic Padang dining at Restoran Puti Bungsu Batam

My only experiences with nasi padang were at Kedai Makanan Capital on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Restoran Berjaya in Bangsar, both of which were excellent. And I'm happy to report that my...

Cafe-hopping in Shah Alam

We love Shah Alam as Selangor's state capital, and it's medley of nasi lemak, Western restaurants, curry mee, halal Chinese restaurants, and now, the ever-popular arrival of cafes! Get on the...

‘La Liste’ says Europe the land of fine dining

The Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville in Crissier, Switzerland (1st), Guy Savoy in Paris (2nd), El Celler de Can Roca in Spain (3rd), Osteria Francescana in Italy (4th)... Europe accounts for no...

Food-hunting near Cheras Maluri LRT station

With an Aeon conveniently located near the Maluri LRT station, grocery shopping before grabbing lunch or dinner nearby is a no-brainer. Luckily,like the Ampang LRT station, Maluri LRT station,...

Best Christmas food gifts under RM20

The quickest way to anyone’s heart is through the stomach. So get them a thoughtful food gift while still affording your monthly bills! Here are HungryGoWhere’s picks of a few ideas for...

The world’s 10 best restaurants: La Liste

These are the world's top 10 restaurants, according to La Liste, the new French classification of "exceptional restaurants" compiled from hundreds of guide books and online review sites. 1....

Gourmets go to war over world’s best restaurants

It has been dismissed by its many critics as "silly" nonsensical "schmozzle" that promotes chemistry-set cooking. But love it or hate it there is no getting away from the list of the World's 50...

Amazing Kelantan-style nasi campur hidden in Pantai Dalam

Nasi campur is one of my favourite foods simply because I love being greeted by the sight of tray after tray of mouthwatering dishes, so when a friend invited me for lunch at Anis Putri Corner in...

Dazzling dim sum restaurants in Puchong

Puchong is a haven for dim sum teahouses! From those that look like grand palaces to bare-boned shops with marble-topped furniture, these establishments serve everything you would expect at a dim...

World’s best chef to open a new restaurant in Copenhagen

Rene Redzepi, the chef at Noma – which has won the Restaurant magazine award for Best Restaurant in the world several times – has announced that he will be opening a bistro, not far away from his...

Scrumptious Christmas feasting spots

As Christmas approaches, celebrate the season by gathering family and friends for a festive feast! Be it takeaways for a cosy home-cooked affair, or a lavish hotel buffet, there’s something for...

Baskin-Robbins creates Darth Vader, BB-8 cake

Baskin-Robbins has released limited edition Star Wars ice cream cakes that feature Darth Vader helmets which mimic the villain's heavy breathing sounds. In advance of the cinematic release of...

Top 4 food trends of 2015

As 2015 comes to an end, we take a look back on the year in food to trace the hottest trends that have come up. From healthy diet fads and “atas” ice cream to new ways of enjoying coffee,...

7 uniquely Filipino food in Manila

From beautiful beaches to bustling cities, Philippines has a unique culture that combines Spanish influences with a distinctly local identity. Take advantage of AirAsia's twice daily flights to...

Bubbling up…Italy’s other Ferrari

Italians call it a brindisi, the celebratory clinking of glasses to mark a special occasion. And if the occasion is really special, there is a good chance it will involve fizz from Ferrari, the...

Budget meals in George Town under RM6

School holidays are upon us again, and it’s time to makan angin (vacation). So with that in mind, in addition to a burgeoning trend of budget-busting cafes, increased toll prices and mamak...

Meiomi 2013 Pinot Noir, best-selling online wine of 2015

One of the largest online wine retailers in the US has released a list of its bestselling wines, with a California Pinot Noir emerging the most popular bottle of 2015. After looking at the...