Keyword: food

Slideshow: What's On the Ramadan Iftar Menu in Asia?

Kueh lapis is a layered glutinous steamed cake that is abundant all over Singapore. (multheme/Flickr)

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During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims break the fast with iftar, an evening meal taken after sunset. We take a look at some of the dishes typically served in different parts of Asia.

August 16th by Aarti Chawla | Comments

Gallery: Food and a Floating Market in Vietnam's Mekong Delta

Dawn patrol: vendors heading to market get an early start on the Mekong River in Vietnam. (Hélène Franchineau)

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Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reporter Hélène Franchineau has a passion for telling stories through videos and photos. During a brief trip to Vietnam last spring, Franchineau made her way to the Mekong Delta.

July 13th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

China's Shark Fin Soup Ban Draws Contrasting Reactions on Weibo, Twitter

Fresh shark fins drying on sidewalk in Hong Kong on September 27, 2011. (cloneofsnake/Flickr)

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Users of Chinese and Western social media speak out on an announced ban on consumption of shark fin soup at Chinese government banquets.

July 3rd by Boruo Chen | Comments

The Best Chinese Restaurants in America: Are They All in California?

Koi Palace in Daly City, California. (ZakVTA/Flickr)

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We asked Los Angeles-based foodie David Chan — who has eaten at more than 6,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S. — to rank his top 10.

June 20th by David Chan | Comments

Food Paradise or Hell: A New Chinese Documentary Sparks Debate

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The combination of food porn and nostalgia was potent enough to make the CCTV series an instant (if controversial) sensation.

June 5th by Sun Yunfan | Comments

Dairy Queen and Ikea, China-Style

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Chinese knockoffs of well known brands and items, often called shanzhai, are nothing new — from phones and game systems to, oddly enough, seeds and eggs — but some rec

August 5th by Bryan Le | Comments

Warm Up With Ramen

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There's nothing like a hot bowl of ramen on a cold day.

December 10th by Mollie Kirk | Comments

Photo of the Day: A Culinary Masterpiece

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A chef displays two dragon-shaped dishes, made of 80 lobsters, during the Taiwan Culinary Exhibition at the World Trade Center in Taipei on August 27, 2010.

August 27th by Jeff Tompkins | Comments