{"id":4784,"date":"2020-06-24T16:54:44","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T16:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=4784"},"modified":"2024-11-12T05:17:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T05:17:47","slug":"foodies-travel-destinations-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/tables\/foodies-travel-destinations-part-1.html","title":{"rendered":"Foodies Travel Destinations (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Take your taste buds on a tour of Asia with Secret Retreats <\/strong>
(Part 1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For travelling foodies, nothing seduces us more than a tasty local dish and for sure Asia is a dream destination for all food enthusiasts (foodies) because if you know where to look, really tasty dishes and incredible local flavours can be found and enjoyed across every village, town and city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each country offers its own unique dishes, culinary traditions and intriguing ingredients that are hard to resist. Whether the hot and spicy dishes in Thailand, or the multi-cultural heritage of diverse flavours in Malaysia or the exquisite culinary experiences of Japan, Asia is absolutely the heaven of food with a seemingly endless list of flavours and dishes to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve always\ndreamed of going on an ultimate food adventure around Asia then Secret Retreats\nare here to help you find some undiscovered culinary adventures. Let us share\nwith you our pick of the top destinations in Asia for the gastronomical\nglobetrotter to hunt down:<\/p>\n\n\n

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T<\/strong>aipei, Taiwan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan is definitely\na foodie\u2019s paradise! The culinary philosophy in this country is very simple:\nEat small and Eat often. Taiwanese food is certainly influenced by Chinese\ncuisine but with very much a local twist. A mash-up of the cuisines of Fujian\nand the southern provinces of China, with a Japanese influence in many of the\ndishes thanks to 50 years under Japanese rule. The cuisine relies on a wide\nrange of classic Asian flavours such as soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil,\npickled mustard greens, chili peppers, cilantro, and basil. In the capital,\nTaipei, there are more than 20 streets dedicated to fantastic food adventures, so\nTaipei is definitely one place that a foodie cannot miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MUME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Mume\u2019s chef-trio strive constantly to develop a deeper relationship with local producers in order to showcase the best ingredients that Taiwan has to offer. The chefs take great pride in introducing diners to foods they may have never tasted or even seen before. The team works closely with local farmers, fisherman, and local food producers to demonstrate the beauty of their products with the aim of supporting the local food supply chain and to decrease the carbon footprint that would come with using imported products.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Discover Mume Now]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Malaysian food\nscene is exceptional both on and off the streets. The country is filled with\npeople of many different heritages which lead to what was probably the first\nfusion food scene in Asia. Each sphere of culinary influence has contributed to\nthe country\u2019s food culture making it truly one-of-a-kind. Kuala Lumpur is the\nbustling capital of Malaysia and boasts a diverse array of food options. A\nblend of Chinese, Indian, Thai, Malay and Western influences, the city boasts a\nlong list of must-try cuisines. Make sure to try the curry laksa, a curried\ncoconut broth filled with deep-fried tofu, bean sprouts, cockles, long beans\nand egg noodles, which is topped off with a spicy sambal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BABE<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Babe defines itself as \u2018fun dining\u2019 as opposed to \u2018fine dining\u2019 and enjoys the spirit of sharing a creative cuisine served as \u2018Japas\u2019 (modern Japanese tapas). Casual, imaginative and refined, with stunning views over the Kuala Lumpur skyline, Babe\u2019s delectable cuisine can be experienced as both a la carte and tasting menus. The restaurant also features Malaysia\u2019s # 1 cocktail bar with an enviable selection of sake, wines and cocktails ready to delight a multitude of tastes and desires.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Discover Babe Now]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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DEWAKAN<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dewakan is a portmanteau of the Malay words \u2018dewa\u2019, to mean god, and \u2018makan\u2019, meaning \u2018to eat\u2019. The passionate and creative team at Dewakan honour and serve the bounty of the local lands, celebrating local farmers, fishers, and artisans. Chef Darren Teoh combines and connects indigenous ingredients and produce from Malaysia\u2019s farms and jungles, mountains and seas, manifesting onto the plates as a culinary canvas.\u201d   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Discover Dewakan Now<\/a>] <\/p>\n\n\n

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Nagoya, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan, the home of\nUmami – the delicious fifth taste, has long been at the top of the food game. Dining,\npresentation, curation of ingredients is all a very serious business in Japan\nand very much a subject of national pride and importance. Really, when it comes\nto food specialties, nobody does it better than Japan with its dizzying variety\nof diverse, fresh, flavourful and beautiful dishes. Nagoya is certainly one of\nJapan\u2019s most cosmopolitan cities yet also one that is often overlooked as just\na stop on the bullet train for many visitors travelling between Tokyo and Kyoto.\nThough Tokyo has everything covered and Kyoto is the home of traditional\ndishes, Nagoya is not to be missed if you are a foodie. This city is arguably home\nto some of Japan\u2019s best food. It has always been a popular destination for\npeople in the know with some of the country\u2019s best and most interesting\nculinary delights waiting for you to discover them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RESTAU K YAMAUCHI<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Restau K Yamauchi is a contemporary fine dining venue located in the city of Nagoya. Chef Kenichiro brings his unique talent and creativity to showcase an innovative cuisine that combines his classic French training with the use of Nagoya\u2019s famed local, seasonal ingredients. The result is an original fine dining experience delivered across an ever-evolving menu and set within a harmonious relaxing ambiance in such a way that only a Japanese restaurateur can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Discovery Restau K Yamauchi Now<\/a>] <\/p>\n\n\n

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Southern Malaysia\nand Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern Malaysia and\nSingapore are undoubtedly a nirvana for foodies. While Penang and Kuala Lumpur\nare very much on foodies\u2019 radars, the city of Johor Bahru is often overlooked.\nA truly underrated foodies\u2019 paradise this region\u2019s cuisine has a strong\nPeranakan influence and offers the most authentic tasting Malay dishes thanks\nto recipes that have been passed down for generations. From Johor Bahru\u2019s underrated\nfood trail to Singapore, a one-stop shop for food enthusiasts. This area is a\nmelting pot of Malay, Chinese and Portuguese cuisines. Visit the famous hawker\ncenters to take your taste buds on a tour of more than one platter, which\nshould definitely include the iconic \u2018Hainanese chicken rice\u2019, \u2018Hokkien prawn\nmee\u2019 and \u2018char kway teow\u2019 stir-fried rice noodles\u2026but leave some room for\ndessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the many\nshopping malls are home to gastronomic adventures in the ubiquitous food courts\nwhere the regions melting pot of cultures come together on the many plates\navailable. Malay, Chinese, Indian and western influences are all evident, the\nproblem is always one of choice\u2026just too much to choose from! What of the\nPortuguese I hear you ask\u2026well, any local will take you straight to their\nfavourite vendor of Egg Tarts, the perfect dessert after eating your way around\na hawker center or a shopping mall\u2019s food court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u521d INITIAL CUISINE<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u521d INITIAL \u2014 This farm to table restaurant serves modern European cuisine with a Japanese twist. Chef Koh believes that the best ingredients always come from the local farms, so the emphasis at INITIAL is to always source the best fresh local ingredients from farmers and growers passionate about the quality of their produce. Everything has a beginning, and INITIAL is the start of a new and refreshing culinary journey.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Discover Initial Cuisine Now<\/a>] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LABYRINTH<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Since opening in 2014 Labyrinth has received numerous international accolades for Chef Han\u2019s creative mastery and his continuing quest to challenge the notion of inventive cuisine. Awarded a Michelin star in 2017, Chef Han carefully curates each menu to bring together an interaction of fun and nostalgia with the essence of classic Singaporean dishes creating highlights such as Siew Yoke Rice, Kaya Rojak, and his famous Chilli Crab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Discover Labyrinth Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t forget to consult with the Secret Retreats Concierges\nto help you navigate the myriad flavours of Asia and ensure you don\u2019t miss the\n\u2018not to be missed\u2019 and known only to locals \u2018must dine or die\u2019 restaurants and\ntables.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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