I. The Rice of Time (Origins & Early History)Before the lacquered boxes, before the neatly packed parcels, there was simply hoshi-ii — dried rice, carried by 12th-century samurai and travellers. A ...

Many even add a touch of luxury that turns travel into a true pleasure. You might savour a traditional Japanese ekiben, or chat with fellow passengers along the historic Silk Road. Whichever route you ...

Bingo, it is the same Bento cake which first took over in 2021 and which still has the crowd hooked. Home-baker Al Huda, who runs The Glaze at Nungambakkam, receives 90-100 Bento cake orders every ...