Mala
Culture
Inside a traditional Sichuan family restaurant [Eye on Sichuan series]
While Sichuan cuisine has always been one of the more well-known cuisines in China, in recent times, fad foods like Zibo barbecue have taken some of the attention away. But one homestyle restaurant in Shanghai seeks to preserve the traditional tastes of Sichuan. As Shanghai-based writer Kyle Muntz finds out, Sichuan cuisine is less about the spice and more about the freshness of ingredients.
Kyle Muntz
02 Jun 2025
Society
[Video] Grilled fish, mala tang? Chinese restaurant chains from China doing well in Singapore
Chinese restaurant chains from China have been making their presence felt in Singapore, satisfying fickle tastebuds with street food favourites and regional specialities. Will the increasing number of these restaurant chains affect the local food culture? Jiang Yuxuan shares the findings of a Zaobao study of 12 Chinese restaurant chains from China.
Jiang Yuxuan
31 May 2023
