Japan
Kansai vs. Kanto: Japan's Great Regional Food Rivalry
The Kansai-Kanto divide isn't just about geography. It's a philosophical disagreement about what food should be, fought with dashi and soy sauce.
Asia Food Chronicles
An in-depth culinary resource on the cuisines of East Asia—not for tourists, but for those who want to understand why food is the way it is. Each article explores the cultural, historical, or regional context behind a dish. The site covers street food, regional cuisines, food markets, restaurant culture, and culinary traditions.
Thai food
Northern vs. Southern Thai: Two Countries on One Menu
Northern Thai food and Southern Thai food are so different they might as well come from different countries. Here's the divide that menus don't show you.
Cantonese food
Cantonese vs. Sichuan: China's Great Culinary Divide
Cantonese cooking whispers. Sichuan cooking shouts. Together they define the two poles of Chinese cuisine, and choosing between them is both impossible and mandatory.
ramen
The Ramen Map of Japan: Six Regional Styles You Need to Know
Japanese ramen isn't one dish — it's six completely different bowls depending on where you slurp them. A regional breakdown.