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Some prefer to rise early, starting the day with a wholesome bowl of muesli topped with berries, while others linger a little longer in bed and opt for a heartier first meal at brunch. Both choices have merits, yet the latter has undeniably become a cherished ritual for many, especially with brunch spots sprouting on almost every corner of the island. If you are one of the brunch-goers in Bali, epicure has curated a selection of restaurants with indulgent brunch experiences – enough to tempt you out of bed.

Singapore’s gourmet pizza scene is heating up (again) with world-renowned pizzaiolos and bold new concepts redefining what it means to go out for a slice. From Bjorn Shen’s playful reboot at Artichoke to Vincenzo Capuano’s award-winning creations, these four restaurants bring inventive doughs, refined toppings, and global flair to the city’s ever-evolving gourmet dining landscape.

Hotels often serve as a traveller’s first encounter with local cuisine, and across the country, a growing number of five-star properties are using their restaurants to showcase Indonesia’s rich culinary identity. From authentic renditions to inventive interpretations, these dedicated Indonesian eateries are now shining a spotlight on regional diversity, serving as both gatekeepers and ambassadors of local flavour.

A sensory Kapampangan feast in the forest, Japanese dishes with Filipino ingredients and flair, and a bold Mexican-Filipino homecoming. Where the past decade was marked by a push of the Philippines into the global culinary limelight, now is where it moves into regional layers and diasporic influences. In Manila, this movement is spearheaded by people who bring their personal stories of living abroad and rarely seen regional recipes to the table, wrapped in warm hospitality and creativity. We check out the forces that are shaping the capital’s culinary landscape in distinctly moving ways.