Food Guide – What I Ate (& Drank) in Danang, Vietnam

Are you planning for a trip to Danang soon? Or you are just a fan of Vietnamese cuisine in general (like me)? Danang is the fifth largest city in Vietnam and boasts a long coastline facing the East Sea, known for its pristine sandy white beaches. Overshadowed by the more popular and well-known cities such …

FoodieAdie’s Quintessential Vietnamese Food Guide: Hoi An, Central Vietnam

Hoi An is famous for its well-preserved Ancient Town. Dotted with old buildings and bridges of various eras and styles, the architecture was heavily influenced by a mixture of cultures such as the Chinese, Japanese and French, reflecting its glorious past as a prominent port city in Vietnam. Apart from its mesmerising architecture, I have …

5 Filipino Desserts that will leave you craving for more!

Most of us may be familiar with cuisines from neighbouring South East Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, but how much do you know about Filipino food? Being a melting pot of cultures and traditions, it is no wonder that Filipino foods are an amalgamation of diverse cultures and influences such as the …

Kumamoto Foods: The Strange and the Bizarre

When we talk about Kumamoto, first thing comes to mind is the “Kumamon” – a cartoon character of the rosy-cheeked, stoned-looking black bear mascot with a which is seen plastered and advertised everywhere from billboards to merchandises. And then there is the Kumamoto Castle which suffered some moderately severe damages during the earthquake last year. …

Kyushu Highlights: Top 4 things you should not miss

Apart from being famous for its Ramen, I honestly didn’t know much about Kyushu before setting out on this trip. Who would have thought its volcanic landscape, lush greenery which really reminded me of the Swiss countryside and its breathtaking ravines make a lasting impression on me in which I had a renewed appreciation for …

Bun Cha (Vietnamese grilled pork patties with rice noodles) Recipe!

Doesn’t that just look gorgeous? Bun Cha rocks! I really enjoyed myself at the previous Vietnamese cooking lesson that I actually signed up for a second session! You could read up on my experience at the previous Vietnamese cooking lesson where I learnt how to make Banh Xeo at the link below: https://theultimatefoodieadeline.blogspot.jp/2017/04/recipe-for-vietnamese-savoury-crepe.html So in …

Recipe for Vietnamese savoury crepe: bánh xèo

I was fortunate enough to have the chance to experience a Vietnamese cooking lesson organised by Betoaji and the participation fee was incredibly cheap! Only costs 1,500 yen per person which includes the cost for ingredients and you get to sample your own cooking. Best thing about this cooking lesson is part of your participation …

Osaka Food Guide: Top 3 Ethnic Foods and Where to Find Them

If you are on a holiday in Osaka and you are growing tired of Japanese food after eating it for a few days in a row. And if you are looking for alternatives, why not try “ethnic food”? Ethnic food has been on the rise and is growing more and more popular in recent years …

Food Hunting in Georgetown, Penang

I’ve recently written an updated entry on Penang street food (2002), here’s the link: https://foodieadie.com/revisiting-penang-with-a-vengeance-penang-ultimate-food-guide-2022/ I’m a true-blue, die-hard foodie. On a shitty day, nothing but good food would cheer my soul up. So, of course when I had the chance to return to Penang aka the food paradise, I wouldn’t miss any chances! Touted …

Homemade Malaysian Pan Mee (Flat Noodles) Receipe

This dish needs no introduction to most Malaysians, especially the Chinese Malaysians. It’s sold in almost all, if not, most hawker centres or food courts across Malaysia; I’m also sure there is a halal version of Pan Mee sold somewhere in the big cities.   To me, Pan Mee is my soul food, comfort food …