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The whole thing is perfect, not to mention hugely entertaining for the lunching Korean grandmothers watching me try to eat aubergine with metal chopsticksNew Malden is an area of south London that, due to a quirk of fate, has one of the highest concentrations of good eating in the entire UK. It’s a neighbour of Kingston upon Thames, and close to Worcester Park, Norbiton, Tolworth and many other semi-anonymous suburbs that never trouble the Places To Eat Before You Die foodie bucket lists. What gives the area its sparkle, however, is its large Korean population, as well as all the...

Found in the nation’s east, Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful pockets of China. Visit its West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has inspired poets and artists for centuries. Take a leisurely boat ride across its tranquil waters, surrounded by verdant hills, pagodas and charming gardens. Experience the art of tea in Hangzhou’s renowned Longjing Tea Plantations. Visit the China National Silk Museum to understand the cultural significance of silk and witness the intricate art of silk weaving. And pay homage at the Lingyin Temple, one of the country’s most celebrated Buddhist temples, offering a glimpse into...

What better way to stand out in the competitive industry of the restaurant business than to go nuts with a Michelin-esque presentation. Is that a single meringue served on a levitating pillow? Did we get charged an extra $10 because they served our butter on a posh-looking rock?The world of wannabe fine-dining restaurants, of course, is not a new phenomenon. Throughout the years, we've written about it enough times to know that we shouldn't be expected to get this instead of a pea soup like we've ordered. And so, in honor of this peculiar trend, Bored Panda has curated a...

Well, would you look at that: Montana banned TikTok.Why? "To protect Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party," Montana Governor Greg Gianforte tweeted.In response, TikTok comms tweeted that the bill "infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana by unlawfully banning TikTok, a platform that empowers hundreds of thousands of people across the state. We want to reassure Montanans that they can continue using TikTok to express themselves, earn a living, and find community as we continue working to defend the rights of our users inside and outside of Montana." Tweet may have been...

Good news for those who want to visit Ocean Park this summer! The Labour Department is handing out 12,000 entry tickets to the theme park until May 28. The Ocean Park giveaway is available to 3,000 households that employ domestic workers.  Winners will receive four tickets, two for the family and two for the domestic worker. The initiative is part of Ocean Park’s Thankful Week celebrations and the Happy Hong Kong campaign. Travel Cathay Pacific is giving away over 6,000 free round-trip tickets from Australia and New Zealand What's On MTR is giving away HKD 20 million worth of e-coupons starting May...