Culinary Student | Food Explorer
Starting January 2026, I officially kicked off my culinary internship adventure with Compass Group at the Google Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore — which honestly feels like being dropped into a food universe where lunch is serious business and the kitchen runs like a high-speed …
In a world of deep-fried and heavily spiced foods, there is something incredibly sophisticated about a dish that relies entirely on the natural flavor of the ingredients. Steamed Chicken Leg Chinese Style is a testament to this philosophy. It is a dish that requires patience …
Sometimes, the most satisfying meals are the simplest. Tofu & Seafood Soup, or Hai Xian Dou Fu Tang, is a classic Chinese soup that prioritizes fresh ingredients and clean flavors over heavy spices. It is the kind of soup that warms you up from the …
There are good pasta dishes, and then there are legends. This dish brings together two heavyweights of Italian cuisine: the comforting, baked layers of Lasagna and the bright, herbal punch of authentic Pesto Genovese. While often eaten separately, pairing a rich meat lasagna with a …
If you travel to North India during the peak of summer, there is one flavor that dominates everything: Mango. Known as the “King of Fruits,” it finds its way into drinks, curries, and most importantly, desserts. Mango Kheer is the ultimate celebration of this fruit—a …
If there is one dish that serves as the global ambassador for Thai cuisine, it is Phad Thai. It is the first dish many people try when they visit a Thai restaurant, and for good reason. It is the perfect introduction to the complexity of …
If summer could be captured on a plate, it would look like a Salade Niçoise. Hailing from the sun-drenched city of Nice on the French Riviera, this dish is more than just a salad—it is a composed meal that balances fresh crunch, salty umami, and …
Some dishes are trendy, and some are timeless. Avocates Aux Crevettes, or the Avocado-Shrimp Timbale, falls firmly into the timeless category. While it might remind some of 1970s dinner parties, this dish is a masterclass in French cold appetizers (hors d’oeuvres). It is cool, creamy, …
There are certain dishes in the culinary world that serve as a rite of passage for any chef. Coq Au Vin (Chicken in Red Wine) paired with Gnocchi Parisienne is one of them. This plate brings together two pillars of French gastronomy: the art of …
If you have ever walked past an Indian restaurant and been captivated by the smell of roasting meat and spices, you were likely smelling Tandoori Murgh Tikka. It is the quintessential North Indian appetizer—fiery red, beautifully charred, and packed with flavor. It is the kind …