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The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The 100 best local restaurants across the UK for 2025 revealed – is your favourite on the list?
THE best local restaurants across the UK for 2025 have been revealed. The Good Food Guide, in partnership with Square, has crowned the winners for each region in its annual awards. Lucky Lychee, a Malaysian restaurant in Winchester, won in the South East category, and also topped the top 100 list. The restaurant is run from a Greene King pub by married power duo Nicole Yeoh and James Harris. Elizabeth Carter, The Good Food Guide's editor-at-large, who inspected the restaurant, said: "Lucky Lychee is the kind of place you'd dream of having in your neighbourhood – light-filled and buzzy, full of heart, and serving exquisitely original Malaysian food." Also winning in their respective regional categories were Ida in Queen's Park, London, and Counter Culture in Newquay, South West England. Lupo, in Prestwich, North West England and Redwood Wines in Dunkeld, Scotland, also came out top regionally. Below, we reveal the winners for each region. South East and overall winner - Lucky Lychee, Winchester 8 Located in the heart of Winchester, Lucky Lychee came out top of The Good Food Guide's top 100 list. The popular haunt serves Malaysian food alongside a host of cocktails and wines from small producers and world beers. It's not just The Good Food Guide that rates the restaurant highly - Google reviewers have given it 4.7 out of 5 stars. London - Ida, Queen Park 8 Ida in London opened in 2007 and is situated inside a Grade II listed corner shop. The family-run spot serves fresh pasta and gnocchi that's made in-house, as well as regional vegetarian, vegan and fish dishes. The restaurant is named after the owner's mother, born in 1922 in a medieval hilltop town of Cupramontana in Italy. South West - Counter Culture, Newquay 8 Counter Culture in Newquay is a Pintxos Bar, serving smaller bite-sized snacks similar to tapas. The northern Spanish menu is shaken up on a regular basis but the restaurant itself is only open Thursday to Saturday. It is only big enough to seat 16 covers as well, meaning you'll likely find it hard to find a space. The full list of top 100 restaurants according to the Good Food Guide South East Lucky Lychee, Winchester (Overall and South East winner) Amari, Brighton Clay's, Caversham Fifteen Square Metres, Broadstairs John Dory Wine, Sandgate JoJo's, Whitstable Lovitaly, Ringwood Med, Brighton Mori Mori, Margate Pompette, Oxford Pulpo Negro, Alresford Seasonality, Maidenhead The Goods Shed, Canterbury London Ida, Queen's Park (London winner) Brutto, Farringdon Chuku's, Tottenham Cinder St John's Wood, St John's Wood Giulia, Shepherd's Bush Home SW15, Putney Les 2 Garçons, Crouch End Lorne, Victoria Mambow, Clapton Miga, Hackney Paulette, Maida Vale Slowburn, Walthamstow The Lacy Nook, Walthamstow South West Counter Culture, Newquay (South West winner) Bokman, Bristol Brassica, Beaminster Edie's, St Austell Higher Farm, Castle Cary Juliet, Stroud Little Hollows Pasta, Bristol New Wave Brasserie, Lechlade North Street Kitchen, Fowey Other, Bristol Post, Newnham on Severn Root Wells, Wells St Eia, St Ives The Lost Kitchen, Chettiscombe The Seahorse, Dartmouth Upstairs at Landrace, Bath Wild Artichokes, Kingsbridge Central and East of England Fino, Cromer (Central & East of England winner) A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana, High Peak Auction House, Louth Chater's, Saffron Walden Ebi Sushi , Derby Fancett's Bistro, Cambridge Hitchen's Barn, Oakham L'Hexagone Bistro Français, Norwich Lark, Bury St Edmunds Little Brickhouse, Nottingham Piccalilli, Nottingham Tropea, Birmingham North West Lupo, Prestwich (North West winner) Sé Anar, Blackpool Bar San Juan, Manchester Belzan, Liverpool Cantaloupe, Stockport Cibus, Levenshulme Stretford Canteen, Manchester The Spärrows, Manchester The Yan, Grasmere Yorkshire and the North East Long Friday, Newcastle upon Tyne (Yorkshire & the North East winner) Bavette, Leeds Bench, Sheffield Black Wheat Club, York Coin, Hebden Bridge Hearth, Hull Isla, Durham Norman's Neighbourhood Kitchen, Kirkburton North, Sunderland Skosh, York The Nettle, Settle The Small Canteen, Newcastle upon Tyne The Swine Bistro, Headingley, Leeds The Waterside, Ruswarp Scotland Redwood Wines, Dunkeld (Scotland winner) Barry Fish, Edinburgh Fin & Grape, Edinburgh Gloriosa, Glasgow Leftfield, Edinburgh Mara , Aberdeen Pomelo, Edinburgh The Dory Bistro, Pittenweem The Free Company, Balerno The Gordon Arms, Selkirk The Palmerston, Edinburgh The Whitehouse, Lochaline Tide & Thyme, Tighnabruaich Wales Paternoster Farm, Hundleton (Wales winner) Casanova, Cardiff Mesen, Cardiff The Black Bear Inn, Bettws Newydd The Dining Room, Abersoch The Shed, Swansea The Warren, Carmarthen Y Marram, Newborough Y Polyn, Nantgaredi Central and East of England - Fino, Cromer 8 This small neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar on the Norfolk coast serves up a small menu of modern British and European dishes. Customers can also top up with cocktails, wine and sherry. The spot is co-owned by painter Ruth Butler whose artwork is dotted about the space and can even be bought. North West - Lupo, Prestwich 8 Nestled in the corner of an industrial estate, Lupo offers customers fresh pizza, pasta and coffee. The already award-winning cafe has been open for more than ten years and has a "friendly, unfussy and unpretentious vibe", according to The Good Food Guide. Customers can wash their Italian food down with artisan wines, beers and cocktails. Yorkshire and the North East - Long Friday, Newcastle 8 Long Friday prides itself on offering "simple, relaxed neighbourhood drinks and dining". Customers are served a range of snacks, meat, fish, vegetables and desserts alongside a strong wine list. The spot scores a perfect five out of five-star rating on Google Reviews as well. Scotland - Redwood Wines, Dunkeld This independent wine merchant and kitchen offers up monthly wine tastings to customers as well as gourmet food. There is also a bundle of homeware and gifts on offer including wicker carriers, Bags for Life and vintage corkscrews. The spot is also famed for its rotisserie chicken which is served with dripping potatoes and available for takeaway. Wales - Paternoster Farm, Hundleton 8 This rural gem of a restaurant in Pembrokeshire is ideal for a spot of summer eating with outdoor seating on offer. You can only eat there on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday though, with Thursdays a set veggie menu. The coastal spot, which also serves up "buffalo meat boxes" is hugely popular among locals and those coming from further afield. .
Independent Singapore
03-07-2025
- Independent Singapore
US tourist says food is better in M'sia than SG — and many S'poreans agree
SINGAPORE: An American tourist in Malaysia has been very vocal on social media regarding his love for the country. His regular posts on the Malaysia Travel Tips Facebook page show that he's quite the super fan. A recent post he wrote touting the superiority of Malaysian food, especially durian, blew up, with many Singaporeans agreeing with him. On June 25, Brent Farris wrote that he was about to say 'something quite controversial.' While he apologised in advance if anyone found it offensive, he walked it back immediately and said he wasn't sorry after all. 'Anything you can find in Singapore (food-wise), you can find it in Malaysia for 1/3rd the price and tastes better. 'And, Singapore's national fruit is the durian. I'm sure they love durian, but they don't grow any. Malaysia originated it, and the durian from Malaysia is better than any durian grown anywhere in the world. Sorry Thailand. 'There, I said it. Whew, that feels like a weight has been lifted. I've been wanting to say this for years,' Mr Farris wrote. His post has since been shared over 800 times and received more than 1,000 comments. As it turns out, many people agreed with him, calling his post '100% true' and telling him that his opinion wasn't controversial at all. 'I'm Singaporean, and I agree. Malaysian food is delicious… and better than the versions in Singapore,' a commenter wrote. She added, however, that she found that non-Malaysian food, such as Korean, Japanese, or Italian fare, is better in Singapore 'because the actual people from those cultures are making it. 'Authenticity is the key theme here.' Another Singaporean wrote that they didn't find Mr Farris' opinion controversial. 'It's facts that some Singaporeans just refuse to accept.' 'Accurate and true,' one simply wrote. 'Even a foreigner like you knows the truth,' another chimed in. 'Oh, tell me about it. We went on a durian tour in Malaysia some years ago and it was the best place we spent our money,' a commenter reminisced. 'Am I missing something here? Why are you apologising for telling the truth?' a Facebook user asked. 'Okay. Now say it again. And louder this time,' wrote another. Perhaps encouraged by the feedback he got, Mr Farris in a more recent post offered no apology at all. FB screengrab/ Brent Farris (Malaysia Travel Tips) The Independent Singapore has reached out to Mr Farris for further comments or updates. /TISG Read also: American man learns from Malaysians how to be the most annoying and rudest tourist: beg-packing, not showering, insulting Malaysian food
Independent Singapore
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
HK actor Joel Chan was spotted dancing in KL nightclub after filming in Malaysia
MALAYSIA: Hong Kong actor Joel Chan was in Malaysia for work, and he enjoyed his time there to the fullest. Malaysian Chinese news outlets recently shared that the 48-year-old actor was seen out and about at a nightclub in Kuala Lumpur. He definitely turned heads, sporting a super stylish short-sleeved leopard print shirt, according to The Star. Photo: Instagram/Joel Chan A video clip shared on Xiaohongshu (also known as Red Note) captured Chan happily dancing to Red Sun, a famous song by the legendary Hong Kong musician Hacken Lee. Night out in KL after filming wrap The TVB actor told Hong Kong media that he had visited the nightclub with his crew members to celebrate after wrapping up filming in Malaysia. According to Chan, the entire team, which included directors, crew, and Malaysian investors, finished eating when someone talked about going to a popular nightclub. That nightclub is apparently famous for spinning all those awesome classic hits from the 1980s. Enjoying Malaysian food (and fans) The actor also made sure to grab a great meal at a Malaysian eatery while he was there. Chan is quite popular among Malaysian fans of Hong Kong dramas. He actually started his career as a singer in 1994 before moving into acting the very next year. In 2017, Chan even won the 'Favourite TVB Supporting Actor' award at the TVB Star Awards Malaysia for his role in the crime-thriller series, The Unholy Alliance. Club life then vs now Back in 2022, the TVB actor shared that he likes visiting nightclubs since he was 17 and even got drunk once the night before work. Nowadays, he hardly visits nightclubs. He's much more mature now, and he and his wife, Apple Ho, even have a son together. They got married on November 1, 2019, and their son Jaco Chan was born in July 2020. It looks like Chan's priorities have changed. Before his current marriage, the TVB actor was actually married to Ponny Yeung for a couple of years, from 2008 to 2010. See also Fans are glad Jordyn Woods fell out with Kylie Jenner From Cantopop to award-winning actor Joel Chan, also known as 陳山聰, was born on October 2, 1976. He began his career as a Cantopop singer in 1995 before transitioning into acting, becoming a contracted artist with TVB and Shaw Brothers Pictures. He gained early recognition for roles like Tsor-lun in the 2009 crime drama E.U. and So Ying-chun in the 2010 detective-fantasy period drama A Pillow Case of Mystery II. He took on his first male leading role in the critically acclaimed supernatural drama Barrack O'Karma in 2019, and went on to win the Best Actor award in 2022 for his role in its sequel, Barrack O'Karma 1968. He had also recently recovered from minor eye surgery for severe eye inflammation in April 2025.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Officials take action as global coconut supply faces critical challenges: 'If you change or replace fresh coconut milk, the taste fails'
A popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines is struggling to survive. Coconuts are beginning to disappear as Southeast Asia faces an increase in extreme weather. With a shrinking global supply of the fruit, many are in danger of losing access to a crucial aspect of their culture. Coconuts and their milk are vital to the food culture of many nations, particularly across Asia. The world's top coconut-producing countries make up just a few that rely on coconuts in their cuisine. The Philippines, Indonesia, and India are estimated to produce about 72% of the world's coconut supply. In recent years, these top producers have experienced an increase in extreme weather, from drought to "supercharged" typhoons. Extreme weather can be an indicator of larger climate change-related events. Not all cultures that rely on coconut products in their cuisine produce the fruit. The coconut trade dates back to ancient times, allowing broader access to it as an ingredient. Malaysia, for example, imported more than 600 metric tons of coconuts in February to stabilize its domestic supply. "Coconut milk is the heartbeat of Malaysian food," one Malaysian restaurant owner told Bloomberg. "If you change or replace fresh coconut milk, the taste fails." As coconut-producing nations continue to see their supply strained, they've started passing laws to limit exports. Farmers and lawmakers in Indonesia are having difficulty agreeing on a proposed ban on exporting the fruit for six months, while the Philippine Coconut Authority said it's in talks with producers to keep a portion for domestic sale. Right now, agencies like the World Meteorological Organization are monitoring extreme weather events across the globe in an effort to determine if climate change is the cause. Once enough data has been collected, a solution can be reached. In the meantime, alternatives for coconut and coconut milk may be the way to go. The United States was the second-largest importer of coconut products in 2023, bringing in more than $143 million worth. If countries that don't traditionally rely on the fruit can avoid using it, we can protect it for cultures that require it as a staple. What is the biggest reason you don't grow food at home? Not enough time Not enough space It seems too hard I have a garden already Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Times
11-05-2025
- Times
Janda Diner, Peckham review: ‘I needed it to deliver — and it did'
This is a review I've written twice. Here's what I was going to tell you about Janda Diner: it serves some of the best food you will eat this year, but you'll have to go to a little tin-can room round the side of the White Horse in Peckham Rye to get it. You'll need to bring your own wine and walk through the (tiny) kitchen to get to the (tinier) lavatory. As you do, you're going to have to climb over the backs of several strangers because it's about four square metres here, and 3.5 of them are filled with Malaysian food fans who have also heard this is some of the best stuff they'll eat all year. Then I was going to tell
