Take A Bao is a show exploring anything and everything around Asian food. From unpacking the origins of rice and rendang, to... more
This 2-part story is about refugee food—two words that carry so much weight, so much prejudice, so many layers to... more
This 2-part story is about refugee food—two words that carry so much weight, so much prejudice, so many layers to... more
Tea is often viewed as a source of calm, of zen, of mindfulness. And in this episode, we'll lean into... more
What are kueh/kuih? A quick search on the web will tell you that “kueh are bite-sized snacks or desserts commonly... more
Rice is Asia’s staple starch. It is present in Japanese hand rolls, Indonesian nasi goreng, Iranian tahdigs, and serves as... more
Around the world, there are hundreds and thousands of cuisines and sub-cuisines. It’s near impossible to understand and taste them... more
Salty, sweet, umami-laden flavor bombs, the humble salted egg has brought about a heady level of opulence and hype. In... more
Ah, Dalgona coffee. It's the latest viral Asian drink to sweep the world like a pandemic. This episode, we examine... more
Kopitiams are a waning vestige of Malaysia's dining past. These are classic coffee shops that serve a hodgepodge of Chinese... more
Durians might have a bad reputation as the smelliest fruit in the world, but in Southeast Asia, they are called... more