No matter how much he liked a dish, the Chinese emperor was not allowed to taste more than a third bite to avoid being poisoned; this information is recorded in unofficial documents.
High salaries and the prospect of "eating the whole world" are just the glamorous facade; behind the scenes, the job of a food taster in China involves strict regulations, prolonged pressure, and exhaustion.
Netizens are divided in their debate over the story of a girl who criticized her boyfriend for being inconsiderate when he brought home a bag of grilled meat that she considered leftovers from a meal with her boss.
A woman in South Korea, affectionately nicknamed "the queen of the big belly," is famous for her enormous appetite despite weighing only 50kg and being 1,61m tall.
The lax regulations in the food trade pave the way for unscrupulous practices; many unscrupulous individuals, driven by greed, disregard ethics and prepare substandard food.
Many netizens have been referring to Ms. Huyen's video sharing her spending habits during times of high prices, showing that she only spent less than 500,000 VND to buy food for four people for a week.
Many people think raw carrots are better because they retain more vitamins, while others believe they need to be cooked for hygiene reasons. So, should you eat carrots raw or cooked?
Hanoi's vermicelli with taro stems, also known as "tongue-itching" vermicelli, boasts a distinctive flavor characteristic of the capital city's cuisine, thanks to its unique secret recipe.
If, when returning home for Tet (Lunar New Year), one carries countless gifts and presents, then when leaving, the luggage is just as heavy with gifts, cakes, and food.