Archive - Funny Table

Bouncing Teeth: 6 Jellies You Must Try in Hong Kong

These six jellied delicacies from Hong Kong reveal a world of texture and tradition often misread through the lens of novelty or unease.

Aug 7 •

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Sangita Vasikaran

July 2025

What to Eat in Hanoi (That Isn’t Just Bánh Mì and Phở)

Your guide to the underrated dishes, local spots, and street food rituals worth traveling for.

Jul 31 •

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Rachel Castellino

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Trà Đá: How a Simple Tea Became Hanoi’s Social Glue

Tracing the rise of Trà Đá from post-war hustle to cultural icon, learn how a humble iced tea became Hanoi’s great social equalizer

Jul 22 •

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A Guest’s Guide to the Tamil Wedding Feast (Virundhu)

23 dishes, 3000 guests, and a sari full of sambar. A sacred, chaotic, wildly delicious celebration where every bite holds centuries of ritual and…

Jul 18 •

Sangita Vasikaran

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What Is Nyonya Food? A Journey Through Flavor, Family, and Forgotten Histories

At the table with Baba Jay and Poh Wan, we explore a culinary tradition that fuses Chinese roots with Malay spices—and survives through stories.

Jul 10 •

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