Authentic Food Quest - Explore Local Flavors

Aug 22

Penang Food Malaysia Authentic Food Quest

9 Reasons You Should Feast on Penang Food, Malaysia

The history of food in Penang island is inextricably linked to its founding back in 1786. Penang was acquired by the English Captain Francis Light, on behalf the British East India Company. By the 1800s, Penang was one the busiest trading ports in the region, attracting merchants involved in... read more →

Aug 15

Floribbean Cuisine Taste History Culinary Tour Authentic Food Quest

The Best Floribbean Cuisine with Taste History Culinary Tours

Have you heard of Floribbean cuisine? Neither had we until we took a Taste History Culinary Tour of Historic Palm Beach County. Floribbean, we learned, is a “portmanteau”, a combination of two words, Florida and Caribbean. No doubt you’ve heard of dishes like key lime pie, conch fritters, mango... read more →

Aug 07

10 Surprising Facts You Need to Know About Malay Food

When you combine the culinary traditions of Malay, Chinese and Indians, you get a wonderful collision of flavors that make up Malaysian cuisine. Malay food reflects the multi-ethnic makeup of its population. In addition to the three major ethnic groups, you’ll also find Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakan food, a unique... read more →

Aug 01

Shangri-La at the Fort Restaurants Authentic Food Quest

The Best of Shangri-La at the Fort Restaurants in Manila

Manila was our first city on our quest to authentic food in Southeast Asia. As soon as we landed we were struck by its contrasts. You will find luxurious neighborhoods with glittering towers just a few blocks away from urban slums. This contrast is also prevalent in its food.... read more →

Jul 25

Pinterest Doral Restaurants Authentic Food Quest

Your Guide to the Unique Miami Flavors of Doral Restaurants

Traveling through food is the best way to experience a local culture. Whether you are traveling within your home state or internationally, exploring the local flavors gives you a new perspective on the area. Florida is one of the most diverse states in the country. And, Miami embodies multi-culturalism... read more →

Jul 17

Hawker Chan Singapore Michelin Star Restaurant Authentic Food Quest

What It’s like to Eat at the Cheapest Michelin Restaurant

In July 2016, Michelin shocked the culinary world when they awarded two coveted Michelin stars to Singapore hawker vendors. This was the first time in Michelin history that Asian street stalls were awarded the coveted star. Michelin stars typical honor fine dining and expensive restaurants. According to the guide,... read more →

Jul 10

Top 12 Authentic Food in Singapore You Want To Try

When “Makan” or have you eaten, is the main greeting in Singapore, that immediately tells you something about the importance of food in the country. On our quest for Authentic Food in Singapore, we were surprised by the depth and diversity of the local flavors. Food in Singapore has... read more →

Jul 04

Hawker Centers Singapore Authentic Food Quest

The Best 6 Hawker Centers to Eat Singapore

Have you heard of Hawker Centers? If you are traveling to Singapore, you will hear about them, see them and smell them. So, what is a Hawker Center? It is an open-air building that houses a variety of local food stalls. The food stalls sell local dishes and specialties... read more →

Jun 27

10 Surprising Facts You Need to Know About Singapore Food

Singapore has made its name as a top gastronomy destination worldwide. And the diversity of Singapore food is unrivaled. On our quest to discover the local and authentic flavors, a stop for Singapore food could not be missed. Singapore (also referred to as Lion City or Garden City) is... read more →

Jun 20

Cuisine Wat Damnak Joannès Rivière Authentic Food Quest

What Makes Cambodian Food Rich and Unique by Chef Joannès Rivière?

Going behind the scenes and getting to know what makes a cuisine special is what we aim to expose with Authentic Food Quest. Cambodian food was a bit of mystery at the beginning. After spending exploring the local flavors in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, we discovered a country... read more →