epicure

epicure is a gourmet lifestyle magazine designed for bon vivants who share the belief that food is the ultimate universal language. We are on an enthusiastic quest to seek out the latest dining trends, sniff out remarkable wine vintages, and uncover the dynamics and intricacies of the local and international culinary scene.

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A Season of Renewal

A FRESH CHAPTER • With a renewed space and an updated menu of authentic North Indian flavours, SanSara offers a relaxed yet polished setting for everyday meals and special dining moments alike.

Lunar New Year gift guide • From indulgent sweets to celebratory bottles, a curated selection of festive gifts for the epicurean in your life.

The Taste of Renewal • Three top chefs reflect on the Chinese New Year flavours that shaped them – from family reunion tables to festive menus rooted in memory, meaning and modern craft.

New Season, New Soil • Chef Hirofumi Imamura’s move to Ubud marks a thoughtful evolution of his cuisine, pairing Japanese technique with Balinese produce in two distinct dining experiences at Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud.

Innovation Guided by Discipline • Saki at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is the meeting point of Japanese produce and Emmanuel Stroobant’s modern, precise culinary language.

A Poetic Statement • At Loca Niru, refined ‘Contemporary Innovative’ cuisine transforms familiar ingredients into an assured, cross-cultural debut.

Taking it Slow on Negros • Long known for its sugarcane plantations, Negros is now shaped by a slower, more thoughtful food movement, led by communities championing an ecosystem built around good, clean, and fair food.

Second Act • Chef Louis Han finds his rhythm with Nae:um 2.0, while reflecting a seasoned culinary voice rooted in Korean heritage and informed by global sensibilities.

The Circular Way • Sustainability is turned into a living, breathing (and delicious) ecosystem – anchored by what is possibly the largest organic farm of any resort in the Asia Pacific.

Listening to the Land • Ninth-generation winemaker César Márquez is redefining Spanish wine by simply letting Bierzo’s old vines speak for themselves

The Long Exhale • As Singapore’s cocktail scene cools, founder Indra Kantono expands with two new bars anyway — not despite the correction, but because of it.

The New Spirit of Manila • These compelling new bars are writing their own rules and redefining how Manila drinks.

A Culinary Path to Calmness • The Ritz-Carlton Maldives’ Blue Prescription, which fuses restorative wellness rituals and wholesome cuisine, invites guests to slow down, tune in, and rediscover balance through the calming power of blue.

Hong Kong: A Gourmet Snapshot • From sky-high French dining rooms and Cantonese classics to story-driven cocktails, this is Hong Kong’s culinary scene in confident, contemporary form.

Eat, Drink, the Auckland Way • Food and drink in New Zealand’s most populous city revolve around freshness, curiosity, and a willingness to push boundaries.

Milan Through Design, Scent and Scene • Staying in style: from olfactive calm to maximalist drama.

Golden Route, Quiet Retreats • From energetic Tokyo to champagne-fuelled Osaka and gastronomic Kyoto, three boutique hotels prove that Japan’s Golden Route comes with welcome moments of calm.

Keeping it Cool • Niseko isn’t just worth going to for the pristine powder, it’s also a burgeoning food destination that will delight any culinary traveller.

Rooted in Tradition • From rijsttafel feasts to regional recipes, Bejana at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali presents Indonesian cuisine in its most authentic and comforting form.

Emerald Bay State of Mind • Phu Quoc’s imaginative resort fuses whimsical...