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From kinilaw to ihaw, here are the cooking techniques that make Philippine food taste the way it does — and where to try them.

From traditional brews to playful cocktails, MICHELIN restaurants across the Philippines reinterpret familiar flavors — turning everyday comforts into inventive, distinctly local drinks.

In Bangkok's Talat Noi, Electric Sheep reinvents Mediterranean flavor using only Thai ingredients, from fermented olives to house-made olive oil.

Bright, playful and rooted in tradition, these five Filipino desserts capture the country’s enduring sweet tooth.

At MICHELIN-Starred Toyo Eatery in the Philippines, the iconic “Bahay Kubo” song is transformed into a dish of 18 vegetables that redefines Filipino food.

Bak chor mee — or minced pork noodles — is a uniquely Singaporean noodle dish, best served tossed in chili and vinegar for a sharp, savory kick.

No dish gets Singaporeans talking — and sweating — quite like Chilli Crab, a national icon with a famously punchy mix of sweet, spicy, savory and tangy flavors.

At this Penang institution, four generations have perfected the art of Hainanese chicken rice while honoring a grandmother’s original recipe.

From fiery sambals to sweet coconut palm elixirs, Malaysia’s sauces are the soul of its cuisine — each one a flavour-packed journey through the country’s rich, multicultural dining traditions.

Char Koay Teow, a beloved street food staple in both Malaysia and Singapore, is a dish that speaks of heritage and heart. Stir-fried over intense heat, it marries silky flat rice noodles with an intoxicating blend of ingredients and sauces that differ where you go. Today, we break down Char Koay Teow in Malaysia and in Singapore.

Love night markets? Hit up these spots in Malaysia for a memorable shopping and eating experience!

As enticing as Singapore's savoury offerings may be, the Lion City also has some of the best and unmissable dessert options for the sweet-lover. Here are some must-try desserts when one is visiting Singapore.

Dating back to pre-independence Singapore, the sprawling landmark of the country’s Little India district offers intrepid diners a colourful mix of multiethnic hawker eats.

Kim Hock Su of MICHELIN-Starred Au Jardin curates the perfect Penang itinerary for those curious to visit the charming and historic city.

Check out our MICHELIN Guide inspectors’ top picks at the breezy two-storey Tiong Bahru Market. Delightful delicacies such as Hainanese chicken rice, Hokkien mee, and pig’s organ soup await.