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| In Malaysia, bak kut teh is a meat dish with dark soy sauce, herbs and spices |
On 24 Feb 2024, Malaysia gazetted bak kut teh as one of ten dishes as national heritage objects. The other nine are:
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Bak Kut Teh Gazetted a National Heritage of Malaysia in Mar 2024
Ho Chi Minh Quan Hai San Ut Lien · Local Preferred Seafood Restaurant 乌连海鲜餐厅
Marcus, a Vietnam foodie veteran was full of enthusiasm and eager for us to try out Ut Lien seafood restaurant. Indeed, it is the hyperlocal type of seafood place I would come back for and recommend to others. It serves excellent fresh seafood and prices are reasonable (codeword for not cheap 😄 ).
Hai Kah Lang Seafood Review @ TRX KL ● JB Branch @ Sentosa 海脚人海鲜粉 ● Menu & Full Paying Customer Review
✍️ 24 Apr 2024. After trying the popular Hai Kah Lang seafood at TRX Kuala Lumpur, I was curious to check out their equally famous outlet in Johor Bahru.
Year of the Iron Ahat · Championing Bak Kut Teh Tea Culture in Singapore
Since the early days of bak kut teh in Singapore, BKT is enjoyed with hot Chinese tea. Bak kut teh is considered "heaty", so cups of "cooling" hot tea restore the balance in our body.
Singapore Hokkien Bak Kut Teh in 1949 福建炒麵肉骨茶 · 洪錦棠
This Chinese article titled Fried Hokkien Noodle and Bak Kut Teh by 洪錦棠 published in Nanyang Siang Pau in Jun 1949 gives us insights into what bak kut teh was like at that time.
Feng Ling Cafe Famous Seafood Restaurant in Lundu Sarawak 倫樂楓林小館
Feng Ling Cafe 楓林小館 is actually a zhi char type seafood restaurant, and according to locals it is THE eating place in little Lundu town in Lundu District, Kuching Division, Sarawak.
Lingham's Historic Chili Sauce · Memories from SAF Cookhouse
Everytime I walk a supermarket aisle (I rarely do nowadays unless absolutely necessary), I would check out the chili sauce section to see if they have any Lingham's chili sauce.
It's like checking in on a good old friend and see how are things with them now.
iKKA GOYO Kaiseki @ Hidden Exquisite Gem in Amoy Street Back Lane 一花五葉
We enjoyed a scrumptious lunch at iKKA GOYO. Price was SGD250++ per pax which is excellent value for authentic kaiseki experience and exquisite quality of dishes served by a master chef.
Tanyu Review @ Tampines 1 Spicy Grilled Fish 探鱼烤鱼
Had wanted to try Tanyu, the trendy spicy grilled fish chain for a long time, so I was glad that Brandon suggested meeting at their Tampines 1 outlet.
Manila Galleon · How Chocolate Connects Philippines, Mexico & Spain
When in the Philippines you may experience their tsokolate or traditional chocolate beverage. It is made with milk and tablea / pure roasted cacao. It's a frothy, rich, full body, milky, bitter sweet, chocolaty brew.
Pork Chop with Broken Rice @ Cơm Tấm An Dương Vương in Ho Chi Minh City
Buddy Marcus brought me to a chup chai png or Singapore economic rice type affordable restaurant which serves rice with lots of side dishes.
Eco Ca Phe Vietnam · Best Here is Pure Coffee Beans with Nothing Added
Vietnam is perhaps best known for pho, banh mi and ca phe or coffee. That, of course, is a gross simplification - Vietnam has a lot, a lot more than that (more next time).
Tiệm Cà Phê Linh 1975 Cafe @ Ho Chi Minh District 1 · Best Here is the Nostalgic Decor
After a satisfying brekky at Pho Viet Nam, I walked back to my hotel. Just steps away, the rustic coffee shop at the intersection of Pham Hong Thai street and Truong Dinh street caught my attention.
Stopped me in my tracks 👣
Pho Viet Nam Michelin District 1 Menu Review · Best Here is their Fresh Rice Noodle
I came here with some healthy scepticism. This wasn't really my first choice but today I have a plane to catch and I don't want to wander too far from the hotel. I also don't want hotel breakfast.
100 Year Old Traditional Teochew Bakery · Trieu Minh Hiep in Chinatown Ho Chi Minh Vietnam 赵明合
Trieu Minh Hiep 赵明合 Teochew bakery in Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown (Cho Lon) really doesn't need anymore introduction. Many people including tourists know about the century old Trieu Minh Hiep and come to buy their traditional hand made bakes for gifting.
Phở Miến Gà Kỳ Đồng · Soulful Chicken Noodle Soup in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Stumbled upon Phở Miến Gà Kỳ Đồng while on my way to a meet up. When travelling I like to walk and see where it takes me. Like the late Anthony Bourdain once said, you can't really see a city from the window of a taxi (or something to that effect).
Reboot Bistro for Singapore Food in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
When I am overseas, I don't normally miss Singapore food because I am eager to explore the local cuisine. But, I know many people who crave for the taste and smell of Singapore food, especially people who have to be away for long periods of time. I would be keen to try Singapore food overseas too, if I am abroad for a long time.
Snakehead Fish Porridge · Cháo Cá Lóc Cây Sung · 55km Southwest of Ho Chi Minh City
Secretly, it was quite a relief for me that we decided to have fish porridge for dinner. I had eaten way too much the last few days in Ho Chi Minh City and besides, I love fish and porridge 😁
Pork Noodle Hủ Tíu Mì Cật in Ho Chi Minh City District 1, Vietnam
Buddy Marcus was raving about this Vietnamese noodle shop. Marcus is an independent foodie, meaning he prefers to seek out his own favourites rather than rely on guidebooks or influencers. He travels widely from America, to Europe and Asia, and has been in Vietnam many times in the last decade.
Hủ tíu mì (rice noodle) shops are common in Ho Chi Minh City but this Hủ Tíu Mì Cật is Marcus' favourite.
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