Archive - Kepayang

Some Food Isn’t Worth the Wait

And that's okay to say.

Jun 2 •

May 2025

Give It a Go: Jengkol

They called it dogfruit when jengkol tastes this good? I’m suing.

May 17 •

Unlike the French, Southeast Asians Aren’t Scared of Broken Sauces

Flavour’s about to go crazy when the oil separates.

May 5 •

April 2025

Your Friend Is Wrong About Currency Exchange Not Affecting Food Prices

Weak rupiah, expensive food. Still think it’s not connected?

Apr 21 •

Give It a Go: Kepayang

You’ve heard about it and may have tasted it in rawon. But do you really know what it is?

Apr 7 •

March 2025

Bakwan Sayur is Political

An analysis of how food, shaped by political moves, makes its way to the table.

Mar 17 •

Making Sense of Indonesia's Agricultural Budget Cuts

Spoiler alert: we'll all pay extra at the warung.

Mar 3 •

February 2025

Why Is Ordering Food Online So Hard?!

Food delivery apps are playing you (and you love it).

Feb 17 •

January 2025

Seeing, Smelling, and Feeling Food in Taiwan

When it comes to Taiwanese food, flavours are just the tip of the sensory iceberg.

Jan 29 •

Why Do a Lot of Us Hate Aeroplane Food?

I'm genuinely asking because I like them.

Jan 20 •

December 2024

Food in İstanbul Hits Hard and So Does Inflation

Understanding rising costs through a tourist's eyes.

Dec 9, 2024 •

November 2024

The Smart Reason Behind Indonesia's Crunch Culture

We're low key genius for loving kerupuk.

Nov 25, 2024 •

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