Middle Eastern Delights

In Paris, culinary creativity is as much on display in the street as in Michelin-starred kitchens. Among the most popular staples of French street food are Parisian crepes. Whether you’re walking along the Seine or the cobbled alleys of Montmartre, the sound of fresh batter sizzling on a hot plate is unmistakable — and that smell is irresistible Read More

Crispy outside yet fluffy inside, Samoan panikeke is no mere sweet snack. It’s a cultural icon, a comfort food, and a symbol of island hospitality. Panikeke is favoured at the breakfast table and community gatherings in Samoa and much of Polynesia. Commonly called “island doughnut” in English, this deep-fried, golden-brown bite-sized sweet has charmed palates for generations. Served at Read More

Few sandwiches anywhere have as much flavour, texture and cultural history compressed into a single bite as a banh mi sandwich. And this iconic creation is not merely a staple of Vietnamese street food — it’s a culinary bridge, Ling says, that melds East with West, past with present. Whether snatched from a grimy vendor on the streets Read More

Picture stepping out on a busy street in Beirut or Amman early in the morning. A warm smell of baked dough with notes of thyme, cheese, and olive oil lingers, pulling you toward a small bakery where locals go for their daily fix. Welcome to the world of manakeesh—a supple Middle Eastern flatbread that’s both soothing and cultural Read More