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Eat Your Heart Out: Kottu Roti
First popularized as a grab-and-go meal in the 1960s, Kottu Roti is one of the rare dishes that is as beloved amongst tourists as it is...
Alex Gillam
Jan 11, 20221 min read


Singapore's Mouth-watering Tekka Market
The Tekka Market is an open-air world in itself; the air is rich with the aroma of roghan josh (lamb curry), Sri Lankan spices, fragrant...
Alex Gillam
Oct 12, 20211 min read


Hotteok
A popular Korean pancake whose crispy exterior gives way to a soft, sweet syrup filling, Hotteok has long been one of the country’s most...
Alex Gillam
Aug 19, 20211 min read


Home Hosted Tea Ceremony in The City of Ten Thousand Shrines
Kyoto, Japan As part of the Kyoto Women’s Association ongoing efforts to introduce visitors to the artistic pastimes of this ancient...
Alex Gillam
Mar 15, 20211 min read


Ayutthaya Boat Noodles, a Taste of Yesteryear
An aromatic specialty of Ayutthaya once conjured up on the rowboats that sailed through the city’s rivers and canals, the aptly named...
Alex Gillam
Feb 26, 20211 min read


Chinatown Night Market
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Visit Chinatown, where you will have the opportunity to stroll through the vibrant and bustling Night Market. The...
sandy8881
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Vada Pav, a Mumbai Specialty
A sandwich whose origins are as humble as its ingredients, Vada Pav dates back to 1966, when Ashok Vaidya opened a simple food stall...
Alex Gillam
Dec 29, 20201 min read


Ameyoko Market, a Street Food Mecca
Located beneath the railway tracks of Ueno, few markets in Japan boast an atmosphere quite like Ameyoko, and none have a better food...
Alex Gillam
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Dragon Well Tea Farm
Hangzhou, China Visit the Dragon Well Tea Farm, responsible for the production of one of China’s most expensive teas. While here you will...
sandy8881
Sep 24, 20201 min read


Yunnan Road Food Street
Visit Yunnan Road Food Street, home to a plethora of local food stands and restaurants. While here, you will have the chance to sample...
sandy8881
Sep 22, 20201 min read


Sydney Harbour Cruise
An enchanting introduction to one of the world's most spectacular waterfronts, this idyllic outing gives visitors the chance to marvel at...
Alex Gillam
Jun 2, 20201 min read


Cooking with locals in Yangshuo
Gulin, China Enjoy a cooking class at the Yangshuo Cooking School. The cooking school is located in a traditional Chinese farmhouse....
sandy8881
May 28, 20201 min read


Eat Your Heart Out: Fugu, the only food forbidden to Japan's Emperor
Often dubbed the most dangerous dish in the World, Fugu is a Japanese pufferfish infamous for containing a poison 1200 times more...
sandy8881
Apr 16, 20201 min read


Ho Chi Minh Evening Street Food Walking Tour
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Explore Ho Chi Minh's nightlife starting with locals doing evening exercises in the famous Tao Dan park. Experience...
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Mar 30, 20201 min read


Culinary Walking Tour
Lucknow, India Lucknow is known for its mouthwatering delicacies, dominated by rich meat-heavy dishes typical of the local Awadhi...
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Mar 27, 20201 min read


Nashik Sula Vineyard Tour
Mumbai, India The first stop during the 4-hour drive on this full day tour to Nashik from Mumbai, is the Sula Vineyard. Explore the...
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Mar 27, 20201 min read


Eat Your Heart Out: Local Markets of Siem Reap
Siem Reap, Cambodia While the allure of Angkor Wat put Siem Reap on the map, no visit to the city is complete without an introduction to...
sandy8881
Mar 4, 20201 min read


Sri Lankan Cooking Class at Sonja's Restaurant
Galle, Sri Lanka Begin with a visit to the Galle Market, where you will purchase the ingredients required for today’s cooking class....
Teissa Oxford
Mar 4, 20201 min read


Private Food Tour of Central Hong Kong & Sheun Wan District
Enjoy a Private Food Tour of Central Hong Kong and the Sheung Wan District, Hong Kong’s most typical and traditional ‘Chinatown’, Wander...
Teissa Oxford
Mar 4, 20201 min read


Baan San Sai Cooking School (Morning)
Chiang Mai, Thailand Depart the hotel and visit the bustling Talaad Samyak Sansai local market, where you can observe the many...
The Alluring Asia Team
Feb 24, 20201 min read
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