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Are These The 50 Best Restaurants In Asia?

Narisawa in Tokyo leads the list. Pizza follows.

Mar 29, 2013 12:16 pm

Last month the big list was quietly revealed for Asia, which we’ve posted below. The list was determined by a panel of 900 judges (vaguely described as “leaders in the industry”) and includes a massive swath of countries, from Bangladesh to Vietnam. Check out the entire list.

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10 Reasons We Are Blown Away By The Food, Drink And Crazy Desserts In Malaysia

We're crazy about fiery chili crabs, airy roti cani

Mar 28, 2013 4:32 pm

Over the last couple of years we've written about Malaysia with particular vigor. We’ve profiled the crazy desserts and published recipes for sambal and rendang. Chefs have visited and returned with wild tales. Here are some of our favorite travel stories and recipes.

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Yellowtail Sashimi on Rice Recipe

Japanese chakuze with hot dashi poured on top

Dec 27, 2012 5:01 pm

Photo: Kenji Miura

Tadaaki makes a light dashi, then flavors it with soy sauce. I prefer the clean taste of salt. Also we only use beautifully fresh sashimi-cut fish garnished with the nori and green onion to surprise your tongue. Good for breakfast, a light lunch or a starter before dinner.

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Charcoal-Grilled Yellowtail Collar Recipe

Japanese buri kama makes a great first course

Dec 17, 2012 6:01 pm

Photo: Kenji Miura

When we finally hooked up back at Sylvan’s cooking studio in Oakland, Kanchan regaled us with his tale of grabbing out fish guts (liver and eggs, to be precise) and yellowtail collars from the refuse pile due to be jettisoned. Good in the oven, these are even better on the barbecue.

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Right Now Is the Time To Visit Burma. For The Food In Particular.

Author Naomi Duguid will show you around

Sep 25, 2012 5:01 pm

After what can only be described as half a century of exclusion from world politics and economic support, Burma “opened up” in 2011 and now allows foreign tourists to travel there with relative ease — as in, the country has installed a few ATMs and obtaining visas doesn’t require funneling money directly to a repressive military junta. But really, you should go. Here's why.

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San Francisco: Help Hapa Ramen Build A Kitchen

Farmer’s Market staple looks to settle down

Jul 25, 2012 4:01 pm

Over the past two years Hapa Ramen has served over 200,000 bowls of ramen at San Francisco’s Ferry Building Farmer’s Market. So, clearly, that have been doing something right. Now they need money for a kitchen. Let's help them!

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Anthony Bourdain Has Something To Say About Our 12 Sushi Commandments

He offers his own advice. Thanks TB!

Jul 10, 2012 10:01 am

Anthony Bourdain responded to our 12 Sushi Commandments via Twitter.

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It’s A Big Week For Celebrating The Best Asian Cuisine In America

Celebrated by magazine articles, a kickass festival

Jun 22, 2012 9:01 am

Every week is a good week to celebrate mapo tofu or green curry clam chowder — and possibly try it for the first time. But this week has been special. Here's why.