My soto ayam recipe for the beloved Indonesian chicken noodle soup is based on the aromatic breakfast noodle soup we became smitten with on our last day in Yogyakarta, Java. Found across Indonesia’s archipelago, each island, region, city, town, village, and cook has their own take on this recipe. Soto ayam is chicken soup. ‘Soto’ … Read more
One day in Tokyo will never be enough time. But if you’re on a stopover and 24 hours in Tokyo is all you have for a taste of Japan’s delectable capital we strongly recommend taking a bite of the city that many of the world’s best chefs believe is the world’s best food destination. One … Read more
The best Tokyo hotels for first time visitors are lodgings that are close to train stations in the essential Tokyo neighbourhoods to explore, such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, and Akasaka. These are our top picks of the Tokyo hotels to check into if it’s your first time in Japan’s capital, from mid-range to boutique and … Read more
Our Vietnamese bun cha recipe makes bún chả Hanoi in the style of bun cha we used to eat on the streets of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi – smoky char-grilled pork patties and pork belly, served in or with a warm dipping sauce, fresh rice noodles, fragrant herbs and greens, and Vietnamese fried spring rolls. Pull … Read more
Buddhist New Year festivals are taking place next month from 13 April through 16 April 2024 in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. If you’re considering a trip to Southeast Asia, it’s a wonderful time to go. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare for Cambodia’s Khmer New Year or Choul Chnam Thmey, Thailand’s Songkran, … Read more