To Chen Kentaro of Shisen Hanten, a bowl of dan dan noodles has a powerful significance attached. Dan dan noodles originated from Sichuan in China, it was his grandfather Chen Ken Min, who brought it to Japan.

We speak to the group sommelier of Salt Grill & Sky Bar by Luke Mangan on what it takes to come out tops in blind wine tastings, and how he trained his nose to recognise unfamiliar scents.

Taking pride in anticipating and fulfilling people’s needs in advance, the influence of omotenashi is everywhere in Japanese hospitality.

Forget overcooked orange chicken or the ambiguous Singapore noodles sprinkled with curry powder. Asian American cuisine has evolved significantly beyond these cliches to come into its delectable own.

The charm of a good plate of Hainanese chicken rice lies in the combination of piping hot rice and cool poached chicken eaten with spicy chilli sauce, dark soy and minced ginger.

Bib Gourmand-awarded eatery Hjh Maimunah sheds some light on lesser known traditional desserts.

Chef Jose ‘Chele’ Gonzalez of acclaimed Gallery Vask in the Philippines takes us through the flavours of his adopted home.

Beyond wine-pairings, non-alcoholic beverages are given due recognition at two Michelin-starred Restaurant Andre.

How one man won over the hearts of people with his laksa and mee siam laced with fruit juice.

The movement to use local ingredients has swept across Asia.

Long hours, high pressure and facing the heat from a hot stove are common in the F&B industry, but these women show they have what it takes to power through and get to the top.

Zi char institution Kok Sen stood resolute on Keong Saik Road even as the area around it has morphed through the ages. Its key? Good food. We find out more.

The colourful cultures of the Middle East conjure up images of nomadic bedouins, gorgeous handwoven rugs and majestic domes which rise into the sky but underneath it all, is a rich cuisine seasoned with a unique set of herbs and spices. Here's more.

Why claypots make for better laksa.

A small band of Southeast Asia-based chocolate makers is turning the $100 billion chocolate industry on its head — by producing world class chocolate bars from locally grown cocoa beans.

The brothers behind Alliance Seafood tells us more on what goes into one of Singapore's iconic dishes.

Fat, sugar and a Japanese-invented dough named tangzhong make a world of difference to bread textures.

Chef/owner Tho Cheng Kia of Hokkien restaurant Quan Xin Yuan and Mr Lee Chiang Howe, of Teochew restaurant Huat Kee shares their traditional Chinese New Year dishes.