EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH ASIA

Asia food & travel destinations

Eight first-taste guides, from neighbourhood tables to memorable city escapes. Start with the flavours, then follow the local sources.

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur to Penang: a first taste of Malaysia

Build a food trip around two cities, where Malaysian neighbourhoods and hawker kitchens bring different traditions to the same table.

Singapore

Let hawker dishes, heritage neighbourhoods and a shared seafood dinner shape an easy first food itinerary.

Thailand

Use Bangkok's Chinatown as a starting point, then explore the sweet, sour, savoury and spicy range of Thai cooking.

Vietnam

Compare northern favourites with southern street food, moving from fragrant soup and grilled pork to broken rice and a crisp baguette.

Japan

Compare Tokyo's regional specialities with Osaka's comforting street food, making room for both a counter meal and an unhurried snack crawl.

South Korea

Move beyond a single barbecue meal to discover small market bites, seasonal soups and the food traditions that accompany everyday life.

Indonesia

Explore Balinese spice and local warungs, then compare Jakarta's rice dishes, grilled skewers and soups.

Taiwan

Choose a single night market and taste it slowly, from pepper buns and noodles to the city's distinctive street snacks.