The pursuit of Italy’s culinary delights is not for the faint hearted, and if a pork blood pudding from Tuscany, and a cheese with maggots from Sardinia, haven’t put you off, try these

Ever tried seo seo galbi (Korean stand-up barbecue)? How about jjukkumi (baby octopus), patjuk (red bean porridge) or siraegi (dried radish leaves)? We’ve got a foodie itinerary for your next trip to the Korean capital

We are regaled by the Burmese phrase ‘sa ba’, which means ‘eat please’, whenever we stroll down the street

The weird story of how white chocolate was made is surprisingly tied to medicines and energy-booster formulas discovered by its creator, Henri Nestlé

With a healthy home-grown cuisine said to keep Okinawans alive for longer, plus sun, surf and plenty more Unesco-approved Ryuku sights, Okinawa still has plenty to offer the curious traveller

If you’re heading to Hokkaido out of ski season, the local cuisine offers delicacies, favourite Japanese flavours such as lavender and even craft beer that will sate your inner foodie

A healthy eating craze for powdered green tea-infused foods has seen bright green matcha-flavoured burgers, curry, hotpot, pasta and even beer – would you try any of it?

Singapore has loads of Instagramable spots to fill up your social media feed – here are all the top sites, and the hottest hashtags to use

Singapore is number one, but travellers the world over ranked Bangkok, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Mumbai among the top five on the list

Looking to brighten up your IG feed when you order your next coffee? These five new hipster hang-outs are for you

Sober Company’s speakeasy Tipsy can only be accessed with three tokens, which you earn through drinking in its cafe, restaurant and bar. The drinks, made by Japanese bartenders, were amazing, but the food was less inspired.

Here are 6 renditions of roti canai, an Indian-influenced culinary treat that is best devoured with a hot glass of teh tarik at Mamak, open-air establishments throughout Malaysia

Pack your stretchy trousers if you are going to explore the stalls at these three big Asia-Pacific city events before the end of 2019

From laksa to satay and roti canai to bak kut teh – the Southeast Asian country is a foodie’s paradise

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios rank among the region’s top attractions, along with KidZania in Manila and Legoland Malaysia Resort in Johor Baharu

From a Prohibition-era Negroni from the Pussyfoot Saloon to a serious gin from White Bar, Seoul’s bar scene is awash with creativity. One of them – Charles H. – is on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. These are some of the coolest watering holes in the South Korean capital

Burnt Ends, Odette, Nouri, Jaan by Kirk Westway and The White Rabbit are the Lion City’s high-end restaurants that draw hordes of locals and tourists – remember to book a table before you go

Whether you’re a discerning Instagram-loving foodie or an expat hipster after Thai cuisine, these are the places to see and be seen in

PDT (Please Don’t Tell) bar located inside the Landmark Mandarin Oriental offers a great mix of classics from the original branch and new creations made especially for locals

A richer, medicinal-tasting version of the pork rib dish, bak kut teh, tuhau – a smelly, spicy shredded ginger condiment – and lemon coconut jelly are among the local delights

How about a cha yen poured over ice? Or what about an iconic milk tea in Mong Kok? Here are 5 Asian milk teas for the perfect summer cuppa

The Malaysian capital is famous for its hawker food, but these cafes’ desserts taste as good as they look

Dining options range from a ‘Chinese hamburger’ liked by James Bond to cold noodles perfect for summer, and a honey rice cake on a stick

KL’s mixology scene is awash with originality, from The Deceased bar’s celebration of the macabre, to the organic simplicity of Botak Liquor

From Cafe Malacca to No Milkshake No life, these eateries serve up a raft of cuisines, from Singaporean and Malaysian to Italian and Chinese, with chef’s specials and spectacular desserts to boot

Dumplings come in a blend of yellow, orange, purple, blue, green and pink – and are inspired by Sydney’s annual Vivid lights and music festival

Whether you sip them at Ah Sam’s in your slippers or let Bar Stories invent one for you, Singapore’s cocktail scene is ever impressive

From fine-dining delights of Putien, Tak Sen eatery and Sister Curry Mee hawker stall, the island serves up a melting pot of Indian, Malay, Chinese and international influences