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Dubai chewy cookie frenzy sends pistachio prices in South Korea soaring

Dujjonku is made by combining pistachio cream and kadaif, a thread-like Middle Eastern pastry made from flour, cornstarch and salt.
Dujjonku is made by combining pistachio cream and kadaif, a thread-like Middle Eastern pastry made from flour, cornstarch and salt.

SATS bentos for Hwa Chong criticised; school says photos online don’t reflect food’s actual standards

A bento set meal prepared by airline caterer Sats, for students at Hwa Chong Institution.


CREDIT: COURTESY OF ST READER
A bento set meal prepared by airline caterer Sats, for students at Hwa Chong Institution.


CREDIT: COURTESY OF ST READER

2026 food trends: Chefs foresee the rise of regional ingredients, sustainable cooking

Chefs like Loca Niru's executive chef, Shusuke Kubota, hope to use more local produce in seasonal menus.
Chefs like Loca Niru's executive chef, Shusuke Kubota, hope to use more local produce in seasonal menus.

Life List: 2025 in 15 lifestyle objects

Dumplings: Back in trend with a fresh wrap of regional flavours

The Quan Jia Fu (All In One) dumpling bowl which comprises 15 different wontons all in one bowl. at Chuxin Wonton.
The Quan Jia Fu (All In One) dumpling bowl which comprises 15 different wontons all in one bowl. at Chuxin Wonton.

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.

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