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Trend v tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia

The drink, with its iconic deep green color and frothy foam, has taken the internet by storm by popping up on social media such as Instagram reels or TikTok videos.
The drink, with its iconic deep green color and frothy foam, has taken the internet by storm by popping up on social media such as Instagram reels or TikTok videos.

Life Awards 2025

The Most Likely To Replace Water As The Staple Liquid Award goes to matcha

Strawberry Matcha, like the version served here at home cafe Brew With Grace, has taken Singapore by storm in 2025.
Strawberry Matcha, like the version served here at home cafe Brew With Grace, has taken Singapore by storm in 2025.

British star chef Heston Blumenthal redesigns menu for dieters on skinny jabs

Chef Heston Blumenthal poses for a portrait in The Hinds Head in Bray, west of London, on Nov 19, 2025.
Chef Heston Blumenthal poses for a portrait in The Hinds Head in Bray, west of London, on Nov 19, 2025.

First look at Chick-fil-A Singapore’s Bugis+ outlet and full menu 

Chick-fil-A Singapore hosted its first media preview at Bugis on Dec 2.
Chick-fil-A Singapore hosted its first media preview at Bugis on Dec 2.

In Good Company

Challenging times for F&B? BreadTalk just keeps growing

BreadTalk CEO Jonathan Quek said there is always a story behind each piece of bread the bakery has come up with.
BreadTalk CEO Jonathan Quek said there is always a story behind each piece of bread the bakery has come up with.

Crunch time: Competition heats up as tonkatsu restaurants up their game

Thick Iberico Loin Katsu Set at Gochiya (left) and Mangalica Hungarian Rosu Katsu at Shin Katsu.
Thick Iberico Loin Katsu Set at Gochiya (left) and Mangalica Hungarian Rosu Katsu at Shin Katsu.

Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A to open first Asian outlet at Bugis+ on Dec 11 

Chick-fil-A's Chicken Sandwich and Waffle Potato Fries will be available at its Bugis+ outlet.
Chick-fil-A's Chicken Sandwich and Waffle Potato Fries will be available at its Bugis+ outlet.

Ramen revival: Regional flavours from Osaka to Niigata, $3.90 hawker options, S’pore-style noodles

(Clockwise from top left) Tokusei Karashibi Miso Ramen and Niku-Niku Karashibi Miso Ramen from Kikanbo, Next Shikaku’s Slow-cooked Oyster Broth “Koeru”, Ginger Shoyu Ramen With Special Topping and Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen from Ramen Soshiji and Black Tiger Prawn Tempura, Signature Tonkotsu Ramen and Abura Dry Ramen from hawker stall Uma Haus.
(Clockwise from top left) Tokusei Karashibi Miso Ramen and Niku-Niku Karashibi Miso Ramen from Kikanbo, Next Shikaku’s Slow-cooked Oyster Broth “Koeru”, Ginger Shoyu Ramen With Special Topping and Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen from Ramen Soshiji and Black Tiger Prawn Tempura, Signature Tonkotsu Ramen and Abura Dry Ramen from hawker stall Uma Haus.

Jakarta to soon ban sale of dog meat amid howls of protest from lovers of ‘Scooby-Doo’ dishes

wydog - A tourist poses in front of "Rumah Makan Spesial Daging Anjing", which translates to Food Stall specialising in Dog Meat, in Solo, Central Java province. 

Photo credit J. Radian
wydog - A tourist poses in front of "Rumah Makan Spesial Daging Anjing", which translates to Food Stall specialising in Dog Meat, in Solo, Central Java province. 

Photo credit J. Radian

How banana pudding started trending in Singapore

Banana pudding, such as this Speculoos version made by home-grown brand Okieco, has become a cafe staple in Singapore.
Banana pudding, such as this Speculoos version made by home-grown brand Okieco, has become a cafe staple in Singapore.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.