Eat Your Heart Out: Kottu Roti
First popularized as a grab-and-go meal in the 1960s, Kottu Roti is one of the rare dishes that is as beloved amongst tourists as it is...
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Alex Gillam
- Oct 12, 2021
- 1 min
Singapore's Mouth-watering Tekka Market
The Tekka Market is an open-air world in itself; the air is rich with the aroma of roghan josh (lamb curry), Sri Lankan spices, fragrant...
Alex Gillam
- Aug 19, 2021
- 1 min
Hotteok
A popular Korean pancake whose crispy exterior gives way to a soft, sweet syrup filling, Hotteok has long been one of the country’s most...
Alex Gillam
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Home Hosted Tea Ceremony in The City of Ten Thousand Shrines
Kyoto, Japan As part of the Kyoto Women’s Association ongoing efforts to introduce visitors to the artistic pastimes of this ancient...
Alex Gillam
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Ayutthaya Boat Noodles, a Taste of Yesteryear
An aromatic specialty of Ayutthaya once conjured up on the rowboats that sailed through the city’s rivers and canals, the aptly named...
The Alluring Asia Team
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
Chinatown Night Market
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Visit Chinatown, where you will have the opportunity to stroll through the vibrant and bustling Night Market. The...
Alex Gillam
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min
Vada Pav, a Mumbai Specialty
A sandwich whose origins are as humble as its ingredients, Vada Pav dates back to 1966, when Ashok Vaidya opened a simple food stall...
Alex Gillam
- Dec 3, 2020
- 1 min
Ameyoko Market, a Street Food Mecca
Located beneath the railway tracks of Ueno, few markets in Japan boast an atmosphere quite like Ameyoko, and none have a better food...
The Alluring Asia Team
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
Dragon Well Tea Farm
Hangzhou, China Visit the Dragon Well Tea Farm, responsible for the production of one of China’s most expensive teas. While here you will...
The Alluring Asia Team
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
Yunnan Road Food Street
Visit Yunnan Road Food Street, home to a plethora of local food stands and restaurants. While here, you will have the chance to sample...
Alex Gillam
- Jun 2, 2020
- 1 min
Sydney Harbour Cruise
An enchanting introduction to one of the world's most spectacular waterfronts, this idyllic outing gives visitors the chance to marvel at...
The Alluring Asia Team
- May 28, 2020
- 1 min
Cooking with locals in Yangshuo
Gulin, China Enjoy a cooking class at the Yangshuo Cooking School. The cooking school is located in a traditional Chinese farmhouse....
The Alluring Asia Team
- Apr 16, 2020
- 1 min
Eat Your Heart Out: Fugu, the only food forbidden to Japan's Emperor
Often dubbed the most dangerous dish in the World, Fugu is a Japanese pufferfish infamous for containing a poison 1200 times more...
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- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
Ho Chi Minh Evening Street Food Walking Tour
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Explore Ho Chi Minh's nightlife starting with locals doing evening exercises in the famous Tao Dan park. Experience...
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- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min
Culinary Walking Tour
Lucknow, India Lucknow is known for its mouthwatering delicacies, dominated by rich meat-heavy dishes typical of the local Awadhi...
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- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min
Nashik Sula Vineyard Tour
Mumbai, India The first stop during the 4-hour drive on this full day tour to Nashik from Mumbai, is the Sula Vineyard. Explore the...
The Alluring Asia Team
- Mar 4, 2020
- 1 min
Eat Your Heart Out: Local Markets of Siem Reap
Siem Reap, Cambodia While the allure of Angkor Wat put Siem Reap on the map, no visit to the city is complete without an introduction to...
Teissa Oxford
- Mar 4, 2020
- 1 min
Sri Lankan Cooking Class at Sonja's Restaurant
Galle, Sri Lanka Begin with a visit to the Galle Market, where you will purchase the ingredients required for today’s cooking class....
Teissa Oxford
- Mar 4, 2020
- 1 min
Private Food Tour of Central Hong Kong & Sheun Wan District
Enjoy a Private Food Tour of Central Hong Kong and the Sheung Wan District, Hong Kong’s most typical and traditional ‘Chinatown’, Wander...
The Alluring Asia Team
- Feb 24, 2020
- 1 min
Baan San Sai Cooking School (Morning)
Chiang Mai, Thailand Depart the hotel and visit the bustling Talaad Samyak Sansai local market, where you can observe the many...