Cuisine

The perfect antidote to busy Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a charming blend of old and new with a food scene to die for.

Latest guide listings for the nation include 441 entries including coverage of the previously neglected region of Issan in the country’s northeast.

The city of Ubon Ratchathani in northeast Thailand is flaunting an increasingly hip array of cultural and culinary initiatives thanks to the efforts of entrepreneurial returnees.

Although regarded as a northern invention, pho is as ubiquitous in Ho Chi Minh City as it is in its spiritual home of Hanoi. Here’s how to achieve broth heaven in Vietnam’s southern hub.

Introduced to Korea by invading Mongol armies, fermented rice alcohol (or sool) forms the basis for a range of widely-consumed spirits including the country’s beloved soju.

Singapore’s Jigger & Pony leads the pack from the region as prestigious bar rankings are announced in Barcelona.

Duncan Forgan tours the culinary labyrinth of Saigon’s famous Chinatown.

From a subterranean hideaway inspired by French art deco to a sleek lounge dominated by a giant fine-art mural, here’s a selection of some of the more characterful hotel bars around Asia.

An unexpected visitation in the 16th Century by Portuguese sailors blown off course by the weather kicked off a craze for baking in Japan that endures to this day.

Once overlooked, the spicy, fermented flavors that fuel the peninsula’s culinary traditions are now grabbing the attention of a wide audience.

Kampot pepper from Cambodia is one of the most prized ingredients in Southeast Asia and is finally earning wider appreciation from foodies around the world.

Thailand’s decision to legalize marijuana has led to a cannabis frenzy in Bangkok as weed is utilized in everything from creative cuisine to massages.