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Singapore's beloved Prive chain shuts down as F&B industry struggles

Singapore's beloved Prive chain shuts down as F&B industry struggles

Singapore's once-thriving Prive Group has shut all its restaurants, the latest casualty in a brutal year for the food and beverage industry.
One man's quest to pair western-style wines with Vietnamese foods

One man's quest to pair western-style wines with Vietnamese foods

Hanoi's best pho: Michelin guide picks

Hanoi's best pho: Michelin guide picks

Chinese milk tea chain Chagee opens at Changi Airport

Chinese milk tea chain Chagee opens at Changi Airport

Chagee, one of the largest milk tea brands in China, has opened its new store at Singapore Changi, one of the world's busiest airports.
August 28, 2025 | 02:27 pm GMT+7
Hanoi restaurants 'work at full capacity' during National Day parade rehearsals

Hanoi restaurants 'work at full capacity' during National Day parade rehearsals

Eateries in downtown Hanoi were packed the last few days as people trooped in from early morning to see the National Day parade rehearsals.
August 28, 2025 | 10:46 am GMT+7
Vietnamese broken rice joins menu of Japan's fast-food giant Matsuya

Vietnamese broken rice joins menu of Japan's fast-food giant Matsuya

Japanese fast-food chain Matsuya has added "Vietnamese-style broken rice with pork" to the menu of more than 1,100 outlets nationwide, marking a major step for Vietnamese cuisine to conquer the Japanese market.
August 27, 2025 | 04:12 pm GMT+7
Burger chain Lotteria to open first Singapore outlet amid wave of high-end restaurant closures

Burger chain Lotteria to open first Singapore outlet amid wave of high-end restaurant closures

South Korean fast-food chain Lotteria will launch its first outlet in Singapore in February 2026, entering the market at a time when high-end restaurants are shuttering due to rising costs and weaker travel spending.
August 27, 2025 | 09:51 am GMT+7
Turmeric-spiced cha ca puts Hanoi in world's top 10 seafood dishes

Turmeric-spiced cha ca puts Hanoi in world's top 10 seafood dishes

Cha ca La Vong, featuring turmeric-marinated fish with dill and noodle, has earned ninth place in TasteAtlas's 2025 ranking of the world's top seafood dishes.
August 27, 2025 | 07:05 am GMT+7
Japanese restaurant chain Tenya shuts down in Thailand after 10 years

Japanese restaurant chain Tenya shuts down in Thailand after 10 years

Popular restaurant chain Tenya, known for its crispy tempura bowls and authentic Japanese flavors, will close its last two outlets at Terminal 21 and Samyan Mitrtown on Aug. 31, marking the end of its presence in Thailand.
August 25, 2025 | 01:54 pm GMT+7
4 stylish vegetarian restaurants in Hanoi locals love

4 stylish vegetarian restaurants in Hanoi locals love

From restored French villas to countryside-inspired dining rooms, these four vegetarian restaurants prove that meat-free cuisine can be as visually stunning as it is delicious.
August 23, 2025 | 07:30 pm GMT+7
Thailand's Michelin-starred eatery Raan Jay Fai fined $60 after crab omelette price dispute

Thailand's Michelin-starred eatery Raan Jay Fai fined $60 after crab omelette price dispute

Michelin-starred restaurant Raan Jay Fai restaurant in Bangkok has been fined 2,000 baht (US$60) for failing to display the 4,000-baht price of a premium version of its signature crabmeat omelette, leading to a diner's complaint.
August 21, 2025 | 09:40 am GMT+7
Michelin-starred restaurant in Thailand investigated for diner's overcharging complaint

Michelin-starred restaurant in Thailand investigated for diner's overcharging complaint

Thai authorities are investigating complaints that Bangkok's Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai restaurant overcharged a customer by 2,500 baht (US$77) for its signature crab omelette.
August 20, 2025 | 10:42 am GMT+7
Hong Kong's beloved milk tea store Bing Kee Cha Dong shuts down

Hong Kong's beloved milk tea store Bing Kee Cha Dong shuts down

Bing Kee Cha Dong, a beloved eatery that has served generations of Hong Kong customers for more than 70 years, announced last week it would suspend operations indefinitely due to "staff shortage and lack of manpower."
August 20, 2025 | 09:31 am GMT+7
10 Michelin-starred restaurants shut down in Singapore over past year

10 Michelin-starred restaurants shut down in Singapore over past year

Eight one-Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore closed last year while two more suspended operations this year, reflecting the challenges of rising costs and reduced travel spending.
August 19, 2025 | 09:45 am GMT+7
2 Michelin-starred restaurants shut down in Singapore

2 Michelin-starred restaurants shut down in Singapore

Two Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore have shut down this month, adding to a growing list of high-end restaurants that have closed in the country this year.
August 18, 2025 | 10:11 am GMT+7
All-you-can-eat Japanese buffet to close in Singapore after 9 years

All-you-can-eat Japanese buffet to close in Singapore after 9 years

Shaburi & Kintan Buffet, a popular all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet restaurant, will close its only Singapore outlet on Aug. 30, ending nine years of operation.
August 14, 2025 | 10:56 am GMT+7
New-fangled souvenirs: Tourists leave Vietnam with suitcases full of snacks

New-fangled souvenirs: Tourists leave Vietnam with suitcases full of snacks

Vietnamese snacks are going viral, and travelers are switching from old favorites pho and banh mi for banana fritters and rice paper rolls.
August 9, 2025 | 11:00 am GMT+7
Tourist's complaint over $4 coffee in Da Lat sparks online debate

Tourist's complaint over $4 coffee in Da Lat sparks online debate

A cup of coffee priced at VND110,000 (US$4.20) at a popular cafe in Da Lat has sparked heated debate, with some netizens calling it "overpriced" and "expensive," while loyal customers defended the business.
August 5, 2025 | 10:21 am GMT+7
Ice cream that tastes like pho and fish sauce: Vietnam's unexpected desserts

Ice cream that tastes like pho and fish sauce: Vietnam's unexpected desserts

An ice cream shop in Ho Chi Minh City is turning pho, fish sauce and tropical fruits into handcrafted scoops.
August 3, 2025 | 05:00 pm GMT+7
Hanoi's egg coffee gets golden upgrade

Hanoi's egg coffee gets golden upgrade

Hanoi's egg coffee gets an upgrade, with tradition meeting luxury in a gold-adorned cup topped with creamy foam and edible gold flakes, all for just $5.
August 3, 2025 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
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