Street Food

Kurkuri Bhindi

Crispy okra fries coated in chickpea flour and Indian spices, deep fried until crunchy and served as a snack or side dish.  Crisp, spiced and dangerously addictive, this is the kind of vegetable dish that converts even the sceptics in the room. #kurkuribhindi Okra is one of those vegetables that...

5 Filipino Street Snacks You Can Make at Home

Crispy, sweet, and nostalgic Filipino street snacks you can easily fry at home with simple techniques and steady oil temperature. Bring the spirit of the streets into your kitchen with homemade Filipino favorites. From caramelized treats to crunchy bites, these classics always disappear fast. Street foods from the Philippines bring...

Chè Bà Thọ (Hội An, Vietnam)

A cosy streetside chè stop in Hội An serving warm, comforting Vietnamese desserts prepared by a friendly local aunty.  Local chè stall in Hoi An serving sweet corn pudding, bean desserts, and tofu jelly. A couple of weeks ago, I shared my experience with a small chè shop along the...

Chè Hoi an- Chi Hoa (Hội An, Vietnam)

Authentic Vietnamese chè at Chè Hội An – Chi Hoa. Fresh, not-too-sweet desserts made with beans, coconut milk, and jellies. A sweet street-side discovery in Hội An serving delicious, colourful chè desserts packed with beans, jellies, and coconut milk, the perfect way to end a hot day. Wandering through the...

Crispy Tofu Squares

Deep-fried tofu cubes turned ultra crispy then drizzled in savoury mayo sauce — a vegetarian-friendly Filipino street snack you’ll love.   The crunch, the sauce, the pure savoury satisfaction These golden tofu bites are Filipino street food perfection. #CrispyTofuSquares If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram Reels lately, you’ve...

Dry Wantan Mee

Springy egg noodles with char siu pork and wontons in sweet-savoury sauce. The ultimate Malaysian-Chinese street food noodle dish. That perfect twirl of perfectly seasoned noodles, Charred pork, soft dumplings, and just enough chilli kick to keep you going back for more. Who else craves this at 2am? #WantonMee There...

Kanto Fried Chicken

  Kanto Fried Chicken: A Filipino street food classic, marinated in calamansi, garlic, and soy, deep-fried to crispy perfection. Budget-friendly and delicious! Crunchy, juicy, and oh-so-flavourful ✨ Kanto Fried Chicken hits all the right notes with its calamansi marinade and crispy coating! Perfect with unli rice! #FilipinoComfortFood. Fried chicken is...

Milky Cheese Donuts

Milky Cheese Donuts with soft dough, a creamy cheese filling, and a sweet, powdered milk coating offer a perfect mix of savoury and sweet flavours. Soft, cheesy, and oh-so-indulgent! A sweet twist on a classic snack that’s got everything—soft dough, gooey filling, and a sweet finish! ✨ Perfect for your...

Beef Pares Mami

Tender braised beef, savoury broth, and mami noodles make up this comforting Filipino fusion of Beef Pares and Mami soup.  This bowl is the perfect blend of sweet, savoury, and comforting—just what I need on a cold day! #BeefParesMami If there’s one dish that warms my soul on any given...