Dish Origin – Satay
As Disney’s Mickey Mouse makes an unlikely turn as a satay-serving street hawker, I explore the origins of the marinated meat found skewered on street corners across Southeast Asia, in […]
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Dish Origin – Chicken Tikka Masala
Fact check: is chicken tikka masala actually Indian, not British? I talk to the experts to answer the question as well as delve into its origin story. Click here to […]
Dish Origin – Wonton Noodles
In my latest dish origin series for South China Morning Post, I delve into wonton noodles and reveal the regional differences between Hong Kong, Singapore & Malaysia. Click here to […]
Dish Origin – Laksa
Focusing on Nyonya and Singapore laksa, this article looks at the similarities, the differences, which came first, and how laksa got its name. Plus recommendations for eating the dish in […]
Dish Origin – Century Egg
The second article in my weekly food origin series for South China Morning Post. This time it is century eggs – How are they really made, where are they from and […]
Dish Origin – Nasi Lemak
Is nasi lemak from Malaysia or Singapore – and how did it get its name? I answer both these questions, with help from the experts, in this new origin series […]
Dining Hotspot – West Kowloon
In many newer development areas dining options are often centred around malls, as is the case with West Kowloon. Both Elements and Olympian City malls feature well established favourites, that […]
Chefs @ Christmas
Caprice’s Guillaume Galliot, Theo Mistral’s Theo Randall and Town’s Bryan Nagao talk about their fondest holiday memories and beloved festive food @ SCMP Christmas magazine Both photos courtesy of Town
Hot bite – Arbor
Being assigned the delicious task of tasting a collection of wine inspired dishes from Arbor for Tasting Kitchen was a treat. Eric Räty, Arbor’s chef de cuisine, may seem timid in […]
Dining Hotspot – Mong Kok
A diverse selection of restaurants, perfectly reflecting the diversity of choice in manic Mong Kok. My two favourites from 7 of the best spots to dine out in Mong Kok […]
