Category: Food and Wine – Asia

IndoChina Junk, HaLong Bay, Vietnam

Touted as one of the wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam that draws in thousands of visitors every year. The Tastemaker experienced the magical tour of both Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu […]
The Bale, Phnom Penh

The Bale is an all-encompassing retreat and haven from the bustle of Phnom Penh. The hotel occupies a prime position overlooking the Mekong River and one of its major attractions is the long and wide pool with unrivalled and unmarred views over the river. Sitting by the pool and sipping […]
Four Seasons, Bahrain

Four Seasons Bahrain: Fit for a King If the title does not persuade you of the lavishness of this hotel, then we’ll further explain: the FS Bahrain is, in fact, owned by a member of the Bahraini royal family. Palatial in proportions and with an attention to the detail to […]

Hashi Restaurant, Armani Hotel, Dubai

If you are entertaining, or being entertained, in great style then Hashi Restaurant at the swanky Armani Hotel in Dubai is definitely one of the top choices. Choosing an al fresco scenario on a balmy Arab evening, our large table at Hashi had the most spectacular views of the fountains […]
Red Pocket – exceptional contemporary Asian cuisine hidden at the heart of West London’s new centre of wealth

My Orientalist taste-buds have been richly rewarded during my time with the Tastemaker. In recent months, I have been fortunate enough to visit and review some of the finest Chinese, East Asian and pan-Asian restaurants in London and further afield. My experience at Naga, on Kensington High Street, was one […]

IndoChina Junk, HaLong Bay, Vietnam