Escaping religious persecution in the 8th-9th century, a group of Parsi's settled in the coastal city of Mumbai (via Gujarat). A melting pot of cultures already from around the sub-continent, they found a home in the busy streets of Bombay, and over time began to leave their own fingerprint on the cities cultural and culinary fabric.

Illuminating the wonderous culinary scene of Mumbai, one gem at a time. A full immersion into the gastronomic diadem that is Mumbai!

Fort Kochi, a destination for travellers to the Bienalle, and curious gastronauts. Join The Mouth and uncover some of the local gems that most tourists overlook on the visit to this beautiful town.

The city of film and poetry offers a whole feast of options when it comes to eating. Whether you fancy seafood, street stall kathi rolls, local dhaba style comfort food or Tibetan dumplings, The Mouth has you covered on all fronts.

A talk with chef and owner of Fu Shou Noodle Club in Ubud, a place famous for their hand-made noodles. Locally regarded as one of the best places to eat in Ubud, it is desperately under-visited by tourists. We hope in the future Fu Shou will gain more recognition for the amazing work they are doing in the Balinese culinary scene.

The Mouth's guide to the best specialty coffee shops in Banda Aceh. From slow bars to espresso shops, we hunted down the best places to get your caffeine fix in this amazing city.

A hallucinative journey through the peculiar and provoking museum of Hermann Nitsch in Napoli, Italy. A testament to extreme thinking and pushing the boundaries of what is considered "art", and yet a vitally important foundation of our sense of balance in society. Places like this must continue to exist and challenge, and ask questions.

An in-depth guide to finding the best local pizza in Naples. Taken from a 3 month stay in the city, our editor ate at 31 different pizzerias to save you the heartache of eating a bad one. This is not for the faint of heart, this is the Ultimate Nerd Guide for those who don't mind wasting an hour of their life reading an article. There is no better preparation for a trip to Naples, than this.

Discover the hidden ossuary just ten minutes from the Milan duomo. This little known skull room is overlooked by the majority of Milan's residents, and boasts a handful of visitors each day. Make sure to check the timings and be respectful inside even though there may be a metal band doing a photoshoot.

The Mouth spent over three months in Napoli trying over thirty pizzerias to find the best. Ignore the tourist guides and Tripadvisor lists, this is the only one you need.

The ultimate guide to finding the best local restaurants in Naples. With over 5 months experience of hunting the best plates, The Mouth make it easy for you to avoid all the pitfalls and concentrate on stomach enlargement.

The most famous city in Sicily perhaps, Palermo offers more than just some ornate chapels. Hidden in small pathways around the city are amazing eateries, coffee shops and bakeries worthy of your tourist dollar. Try not to follow the usual Trip Advisor pitfalls, and actually venture a little further. You will be justly rewarded.

Treading in the same volcanic footprints as a intrepid tourists before you, no visit to Catania is complete without paying homage to a spaghetti frutti di mare. From the cobble stone streets, ancient shops, grandiose churches and bustling vegetable markets, this guide will help you navigate the edge vibe of Catania without losing your sanity.

Pennapra Private Dining in Georgetown Penang offers Thai Select Signature cuisine, led by Chef Pennapra Yathai aka Mei, the youngest chef to earn the elite distinction.

Always on the hunt for a solid dosa for breakfast, The Mouth has visited almost 50 shops in KL over the years to narrow down the list for you so you don't waste you precious time. As we always say, we take one for the proverbial team. Here are our favourites, and of course it's always down to personal preference, so find your own gems.

The Mouth's comprehensive guide to the best places to eat in Kuala Lumpur. The process of compiling restaurants for this guide took over 20 years, and each place has been visited numerous times to check for consistency. This is indeed a labor of love.

Good coffee is the perfect start to any day, so finding the best coffee in Kuala Lumpur was a task we didn't take lightly. After months of light-headed research here are the places we think serve you the best versions of popular coffee renditions. Some places are for the lazy Sunday coffee with an iPad, others are reserved for true coffee nerds, but with a little guidance you'll be resisting the urge to order a "Grande" and settle for some true local charm instead.

Where to find the best Third Wave & Specialty coffee in Georgetown, Penang. From cafe's with pastries, to straight up hipster espresso bars, we have searched high and low to give you the best places so you don't waste your time.

The Mouth's guide to finding the best vegetarian and vegan food in Ipoh, Malaysia. From Indian to Japanese, Malay to Chinese, and even a soy dessert place thrown in for good measure. As usual, we got you covered.

Where to find the best vegetarian and vegan options in Georgetown, Penang. We have been coming here for over 25 years, and know the spots the locals eat at.

The ultimate place to find the best Char Keuy Teow in Georgetown, Penang. The locals fight about which is the best, so we tried them all and came up with a list of our 5 favourites.

Famous for its chicken rice, Ipoh is an oft-overlooked culinary gem in Malaysia's landscape. People invariably step over it heading from KL to Penang or Langkawi, but if you have some time to spare it is well worth treating your stomach to some of its delicacies.

Where to find the best local food and coffee in Georgetown, Penang. Follow our guides to discover places that normal vloggers or influencers miss, these places are hand-picked by our writers who have spent months, if not years, in the city hunting with local foodies and experts.

No matter whether you prefer your ramen Halal or porkified, we have scoured the city top to bottom to find the ramen shops that deserve the hype or slip by unnoticed. Our bonafide broth-worshipper has attacked them in order and formation, and if you don't see a shop in here the chances are we've eaten there but didn't feel it justified the top 10.

The Mouth visited the Hario x Monin expo in Kuala Lumpur, trying 20 different coffee's per day and participating in numerous cupping sessions. It was a shaky weekend, but we lived to tell the tale.

The Mouth's guide to the most authentic Banana Leaf in Kuala Lumpur. From street shacks to hip restaurants, we tried them all so you don't have to worry.

If you enjoy eating hot food in a sauna, then Melaka is just the place for you. Plagued by incessant humidity, this seaside town hardly gets a whiff of cooling winds, however the food scene slightly placates the intensity.

Melaka may not strike most people as a coffee destination, but there are a few geeks hiding in the shadows ready to dazzle you with a Peruvian Geisha, a nice floral Ethiopian pourover or a solid espresso. This guide focuses more on the quality of coffee and not the potential for filming a viral tiktok post in an old shopfront. For those kinda guides you're definitely barking up the wrong tree.

Not all island food is worthless and overpriced. Follow in the steps of The Mouth's editor as he hightailed it on the back of scooters chasing locals to the best hidden spots around!

Not everyone enjoys having their dinner stare back at them, but there's a simple solution: eat the eye first.

Treading in the same dusty footprints as a million before you, no visit to Seville is complete without paying homage to the cradle of Tapas. From the mysterious ancient shops to the market stalls and local favourites, this guide will help you navigate the madness without losing your sanity.

The ultimate guide to finding the best local restaurants in Trang, Thailand. With months of experience hunting the best plates, The Mouth make it easy for you to avoid all the pitfalls and concentrate on stomach enlargement. Famous for its dimsum, we'll guide you to the best old skool spots as well as a modern female-run shop making familiar favourites.

Our Guide to the best vegetarian and vegan cuisine in Chiang Mai. The northern city famous for it's pork, has some amazing hidden treats for those of vegetable inklings. Follow our footsteps to find the most authentic, delicious Thai vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Chiang Mai

The Mouth's guide to the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Hua Hin. Follow our editor as he scours the beaches and alleyways to bring you the best plant-based food, and also some restaurants offering vegetarian delicacies!

Even the innocuous seaside town of Hua Hin has some heavy hitters in the coffee business. Rest assured we did our homework to make sure you can drink some mighty fine brews in between swims and feasting.

The Mouth's guide to finding Bangkoks hidden gems. Delving beneath the surface with over 20 years of experience, allow us to calm your nerves and take the guesswork out of eating.

The ultimate guide to finding the best bowl of Khao Soi in Chiang Mai. The Mouth visited the Northern city for over 20 years, trying multiple locations multiple times to make sure your visit goes smoothly. In the end it's all personal preference, so take it all with a pinch of MSG and hug a dog.

The Mouth's comprehensive guide to drinking coffee in Chiang Mai. Focusing mainly on locally sourced and grown Thai coffee, we followed insider trading tips to find you the best places. From tranquil roasteries by rivers in the suburbs, to busy downtown brew houses with laptop addicts in tow, this guide will seperate the wheat from the chaff and have you sipping some delicious cups.

Your guide to finding the best local restaurants in Hua Hin. One of Thailands most popular destinations is also a difficult place to find authentic food due to the plethora of restaurants aimed at tourists. Read our guide to find where the local population eat, and where the best food is served.

Where to find the best coffee in Bangkok. Follow our guides to discover places that normal vloggers or influencers miss, these places are hand-picked by our writers who have spent months, if not years, in the city hunting with local foodies and experts.

Trang is an often-overlooked stop on the backpacker route south, most travellers opting to fly into Krabi or Phuket before taking ferries down to Malaysia. To their detriment, they are missing out on one of Southern Thailands most caffeine addicted cities. Home to everything from Modbar espresso houses, pourover hipster cafe's in old houses, and neighborhood caffeine dealers, spending a few days in this sleepy town is an eye-opening experience.

An ode to the place time forgot, the pearl of Bangkok, the Atlanta Hotel. Nestled down a non-descript alleyway in Sukhumvit, stands this bastion of hope and rest for a weary writer. It welcomes those of heavy hearts and soothes the wounded souls. Everyone is welcome, as long as you behave.

Prachuap Khiri Khan is a decidedly lovely little town further down from the tourist infestations of Hua Hin. The world moves by slowly here, with locals content with sauntering through the day with nowhere to go in a hurry. Our guide lets you know where to eat and grab a coffee in this hidden gem of a town.

The ultimate guide to finding the best local restaurants in Istanbul. With over ten years experience of hunting the best plates, The Mouth make it easy for you to avoid all the pitfalls and concentrate on stomach enlargement.

Where to find the best local food and coffee in Tashkent. Follow our guides to discover places that normal vloggers or influencers miss, these places are hand-picked by our writers who have spent months, if not years, in the city hunting with local foodies and experts.

Let The Mouth guide you to the hidden secrets of dining in Samarkand. From neighborhood Sashlik palaces, to hidden Somsa restaurants, we will provide you with all the tips to make your stay enjoyable.

The Mouth spent months in Hanoi to find the most authentic, tasty Banh Mi. Read our guide to find out where.

From humble street stalls to larger three story behemoths, The Mouth has tried them all so you can skip the bad ones.

The definitive guide to where you can eat delicious, authentic streetfood and local specialities in Hanoi. The Mouth have been visiting Asia for over 35 years, and bring all their experience with these City guides.

Whether you're looking for a comforting bowl of Pho, some Banh Mi or a sit-down meal at a rooftop restaurant, we have all your needs covered in our comprehensive guide.

Divine flesh but soggy buns, mediocre meat yet heavenly crunch, we found a few places that straddle that imaginary line of perfection.

Take a trip to Le Thanh Ton and discover the wide array of amazing ramen restaurants hiding beneath all the filth and cheap latex.