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'Dirty but delicious': Why some unsanitary eateries still thrive

'Dirty but delicious': Why some unsanitary eateries still thrive

Despite repeated hygiene-related controversies, some visibly unclean eateries in Hanoi continue to attract diners who prioritize taste over food safety.
Singapore's beloved noodle stall to close on March 29

Singapore's beloved noodle stall to close on March 29

Over 200,000 visitors expected at Ho Chi Minh City banh mi festival with increased food safety

Over 200,000 visitors expected at Ho Chi Minh City banh mi festival with increased food safety

4 Vietnamese pork dishes rank among world's best

4 Vietnamese pork dishes rank among world's best

International food magazine TasteAtlas has listed four Vietnamese favorites, including bun cha and com tam, among the world's best pork dishes.
March 20, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
Singapore coffee shop closes after 8 years

Singapore coffee shop closes after 8 years

Bearded Bella at Singapore's Craig Road closed its doors on Wednesday, ending an eight-year run serving coffee and brunch in the heart of Tanjong Pagar.
March 18, 2026 | 09:42 pm PT
Jollibee only Southeast Asian representative in ranking of world's strongest restaurant brands

Jollibee only Southeast Asian representative in ranking of world's strongest restaurant brands

Philippine fast-food chain Jollibee has climbed four places from last year to rank fifth on Brand Finance's 2026 list of the world's strongest restaurant brands.
March 18, 2026 | 06:18 pm PT
Thailand street food stalls raise prices as Middle East tensions keep fuel costs high

Thailand street food stalls raise prices as Middle East tensions keep fuel costs high

Street food vendors in Bangkok are raising prices of their dishes by five baht (US$0.15) amid rising fuel and ingredient costs linked to tensions in the Middle East.
March 16, 2026 | 03:05 pm PT
Japanese restaurant chain Itacho Sushi shuts all outlets in Singapore

Japanese restaurant chain Itacho Sushi shuts all outlets in Singapore

Popular Japanese restaurant chain Itacho Sushi has closed all of its outlets in Singapore after a series of shutdowns over the past year.
March 15, 2026 | 07:03 pm PT
Cha gio ranks among world's best deep-fried dishes

Cha gio ranks among world's best deep-fried dishes

Vietnamese cha gio has been named one of the world's best deep-fried dishes by international food magazine Taste Atlas, which notes its balance of savory fillings and golden-fried rice paper.
March 14, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Chinese spicy hotpot malatang gains global fame

Chinese spicy hotpot malatang gains global fame

Chinese street food malatang, a dish with meats, vegetables and noodles simmered in a broth flavored with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili, is gaining global popularity, with restaurants popping up across Asia and Europe.
March 14, 2026 | 05:00 pm PT
14 Asian coffee shops among world's best this year

14 Asian coffee shops among world's best this year

14 Asian cafés, including five in Southeast Asia, made the cut in the second edition of the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops.
March 13, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
3 Vietnamese breakfast foods named global favorites

3 Vietnamese breakfast foods named global favorites

From beef stew to spicy noodles, three of Vietnam's morning favorites have secured a place among the world's top 100 breakfast dishes in the TasteAtlas 2026 rankings.
March 13, 2026 | 03:04 pm PT
Vietnam's roasted pork belly banh mi second best dish in Southeast Asia: TasteAtlas

Vietnam's roasted pork belly banh mi second best dish in Southeast Asia: TasteAtlas

Banh mi heo quay (Vietnamese roasted pork belly banh mi) ranked second in a list of 100 best Southeast Asian foods as voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas.
March 12, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
Australian coffee shop no longer world's best this year

Australian coffee shop no longer world's best this year

Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters, crowned the best coffee shop in the world in 2025, was pushed to the fifth position this year in a global ranking compiled by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.
March 9, 2026 | 03:02 pm PT
Foreign tourist filmed leaving Phuket steakhouse restaurant through back door without paying

Foreign tourist filmed leaving Phuket steakhouse restaurant through back door without paying

A foreign man allegedly left a steakhouse on Thailand's popular island Phuket through a back door without paying for his meal on March 3, drawing attention from netizens.
March 8, 2026 | 11:35 pm PT
Popular Japanese yakitori chain Torikizoku set to open in Singapore

Popular Japanese yakitori chain Torikizoku set to open in Singapore

Japanese izakaya and yakitori chain Torikizoku will soon come to Singapore as part of its efforts to expand operation in Southeast Asia.
March 7, 2026 | 01:00 am PT
Malaysia coffee shop named Asia's second best

Malaysia coffee shop named Asia's second best

Story of Ono in Malaysia has been named Asia's second best coffee shop this year after Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.
March 5, 2026 | 10:21 pm PT
Hanoi eatery shut after hygiene complaint by Chinese tourist

Hanoi eatery shut after hygiene complaint by Chinese tourist

A bun rieu (crab noodle soup) eatery on Hang Luoc Street in Hanoi has been shut down temporarily after a Chinese tourist criticized its poor hygiene in a widely shared social media post.
March 5, 2026 | 08:03 pm PT
Singapore coffee shop named Asia's best for second year

Singapore coffee shop named Asia's best for second year

Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee has been crowned Asia's best coffee shop for the second year running by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.
March 4, 2026 | 03:04 pm PT
Popular influencer dubbed 'Chinese Trump' enjoys Musang King durian during Malaysia trip

Popular influencer dubbed 'Chinese Trump' enjoys Musang King durian during Malaysia trip

A Chinese social media personality known online as the “Chinese Trump” has drawn attention in Malaysia after sharing videos of a family trip to Kuala Lumpur, where he was seen sampling local favourites including Musang King durian.
February 28, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
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