Imagine yourself strolling through the ancient streets of Hoi An, lanterns glowing overhead, and the aroma of mouth-watering dishes filling the air. Welcome to the culinary paradise of Hoi An, a city with a rich food culture that reflects its historical blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and French influences. From the […]
Food
Hoi An Eco Cooking Class – The Original
If there was one thing I wasn’t going to miss while spending a few months living in Hoi An, it was joining in a Vietnamese cooking class. And after quite a bit of research, the Hoi An Eco Cooking Class became the obvious choice. But in this UNESCO World Heritage […]
Exploring Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
Unlike some seafood markets we have visited, Seoul’s Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, more commonly referred to as Noryangjin Fish Market, is extremely very well organised, and set up for both the wholesale and retail customers. We were able to walk up and down the wide aisles looking at the stalls […]
Inside Taipei Fish Market – the Incredible Addiction Aquatic Development
If you’ve read around this website, you’ll know that I like to visit a lot of markets, and seafood markets, whether wholesale or retail, or something in between. So while completing a bit of research for my short trip to Taiwan, I was searching for the location of the Taipei […]
Chowrasta Market, Penang’s famous 19th Century Institution
Chowrasta Market, also known as Chowrasta Bazaar, is a famous Penang institution that has been around since the late 19th century. Housed inside a recently renovated building, with a façade that reminds me of a 1960s council building, the market is a hive of activity with a few interesting points […]
13 Famous Must-try Penang Hawker Food
When it comes to the famous must-try Penang hawker food, there is no shortage of quality options available. As a result, the competition is fierce which means the quality of dishes is outstanding. As I’ve written before, to help me research this important topic, I joined the “Penang Hawker Food” […]
The Essential Guide to Must-try Food in Penang
The food in Penang – it is a visit to Malaysian food heaven. When Malaysians argue about their favourite food city or town, Penang is always high up on the list, if not first most of the time. The food in Penang is heavily influenced by its multicultural history. Waves of immigration […]
The Secret Garden Restaurant – Saigon
The Secret Garden restaurant is well named, with a couple of secrets you need to discover before sitting down to a hearty Vietnamese meal. First, the entrance is partially a secret and quite difficult to find as it’s marked by a small sign at the end of a busy alleyway. […]
Snakes, a Cooking School, and Ben Thanh Market
Cooking and eating snake! Yes, this was going to be a first. I had been looking through the brochure from Saigon’s Vietnam Cookery Centre, where they list each days’ available dishes for the cooking class. I was immediately drawn to Monday, where they made mention of “snake” in two of […]
Trinh’s Frog Legs Recipe with Lemongrass and Chili
This frog legs recipe with lemongrass and chili is a delicacy in Vietnam. The mix of lemongrass and chili is a classic Vietnamese food combination that is simply delicious. Today I find myself in the kitchen of my good friend Trinh. Trinh and her family run a small homestay through […]
