Uncover the complexities of the continent’s cultures, and savour the taste of the varied, complex cuisines for which Asia is so renowned, as well as its famously warm hospitality. As the world's largest continent, Asia is home to a great variety of cuisines, making any Asia holiday a foodie delight.
Every Asian country has its own cuisine based on the local culture, climate, historical traditions, and of course, available ingredients. Still, there are characteristics that are shared across the continent's cuisine, such as a liberal use of spices, resulting in bold and extremely flavourful food. Other common ingredients include garlic, seafood, ginger, soy, chillies and tofu. Rice is an almost ubiquitous staple, although the type favoured differs from region to region. Curry is another popular dish throughout much of the continent, with northern countries generally opting for a yoghurt base while their southern counterparts prefer to use coconut milk.