It’s a privilege to be introduced to another culture through its food, more so the Indigenous food at Mabu Mabu in Melbourne was exquisite.…
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Dinner was a whole different affair. We went to a semi-fine-dining Indonesian restaurant together with my cousin who lives there. Sampurna didn’t disappoint our jet-lagged souls.…
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The service in Navi was impeccable and put me at ease. So was the decor and ambience. And the food was sublime.…
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Makan is one of the most important Indonesian words one should know about. Translated simply, it means to eat. But Makan, for us Indonesians, means much more than that. It can also mean celebration (makan makan), a call of respect (silahkan makan) even a term of endearment (tukang makan) and many others. Birthday Makan…
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It was a cold morning with the weather getting closer to zero degrees. I needed motivation, beyond the career calling or a promise for late-night Netflix’s latest season of Black Mirror date, to drag myself from the warmth of the bed. Maybe if I eat something nice today, I thought to myself. Half asleep,…
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A marriage of idli and regular dosa, Thattil Kutty Dosa is smaller and fluffier than the most dosa I have ever had, it reminds me of pancake.…
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Do you know that you can find some kind of fried dough type of local delight in every corner of the world? One of the Indian versions of it is called Gulab Jamun. It has been a key part of Indian culture. They are put on the altar of the Gods during prayers and…
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The Dragon Boat Festival occurs in May, which is known as an unlucky month. One way to avoid bad luck is to eat zongzi, it brings good luck.…
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When you are in Melbourne do try the Dim Sim from the South Melbourne Market or the Chinatown. It's sinfully good.…
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Ekiben will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. From the school lunch box (my mom prepared with lots of love) to eating quietly while contemplating about life or sharing train rides memories in Japan while enjoying the ever-changing beautiful scenery.…
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I noticed a new thing that Australian restaurants offer on the menu: the Feed Me option. It's when you let the restaurant choose it for you.…
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