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Samosa Singh brings order to Indian street food scene

Samosa Singh brings order to Indian street food scene

Making deep-fried pastries that look and taste the same each day requires skillful hands.
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Bread Ahead eyes Philippines as springboard to Southeast Asia

The London-based bakery will open 15 branches in the country.

Silk. mixes cultural roots and local tastes

The company plans to open five more stores in Hong Kong and another in Thailand this year.

Chinese fast-food chains eye Hong Kong listing

They are using the city as a testbed for further expansion overseas.

99 Pancakes is for dessert, not just for breakfast

The company seeks to reach 40 Indian cities by year-end from 25 now.

Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion

The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.

Boba Bhai eyes Indian bubble tea empire with K-pop twist

The fast-food chain is riding the Korean wave to sell cold pearl milk tea.

Fast food top cuisine in Asia Pacific—foodpanda

The group recently revealed its 2024 milestones.

Hong Kong restaurant show growing optimism for 2025—survey

Almost 2 in 3 restaurant businesses expect the upcoming holidays to boost sales.

Chinese F&B brands eye SEA as next battleground

60 Chinese brands opened a total of 6,100 outlets in SEA last December.

Low rents lure F&B brands to Hong Kong

Food and beverage account for 71% of new foreign retail entrants, according to JLL.

Burger King Japan partners with Kyoto rice producer for innovative Whopper

The menu features a uniquely developed 'special rice patty'.

Asia 2024: Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the Asian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.

How can technology address food wastage challenge in India’s foodservice industry?

Analysts say leveraging tech can help with food wastage whilst promoting sustainability.

99 Pancakes eyes sales jump amidst Indian expansion

The restaurant’s growth will be financed by its most recent funding round.

Gong cha counts on decadent drinks to capture Middle East market

The bubble tea trend is growing in the region, where the climate keeps it popular year-round.

Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul

Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.