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Physiolosophy - Issue 21
Physiolosophy - Issue 21
Zhi Wei left the NHS, was diagnosed with Grave's Disease, and built Physiolosophy around one idea: pain is never purely physical. We visited her at A Morning of Movement — a wellness event with kin+deum to hear about her practice and the cultural conversation she's trying to change.
Yokimono Japanese Market - Issue 20
Yokimono Japanese Market - Issue 20
Sonoe Sugawara came to London for three months in 2001. She never left. Over two decades later, she runs a vintage kimono shop in Dalston and organises Yokimono Japanese Market — an independent gathering of Japanese food makers, artists, and craftspeople that was only ever supposed to happen once.
Nha Trang Kitchen - Issue 19
Nha Trang Kitchen - Issue 19
The Stall Named After Her Mum's HometownChau's parents were among the Vietnamese boat people who fled the country after the war. They made it to Hong Kong, met there, and that's where Chau was born. She came to the UK at one year old. The journey that brought her family here was dangerous; everything left behind is the quiet foundation beneath every dish she sells.Her mum's family is from Nha Trang. The stall carries that name. Which means every bánh mì sold at Berwick Street is, in some small w
Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen at Southbank Centre - Issue 18
Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen at Southbank Centre - Issue 18
There's something about visiting two exhibitions in one go that feels indulgent, like ordering two desserts without feeling guilty. We went to the Hayward Gallery to see Chiharu Shiota. Her thread installations had been all over my feed, and I'd been meaning to go for weeks. Yin Xiuzhen was the other name on the ticket, someone I didn't know much about going in. But I left thinking most about her work.Yin Xiuzhen: Cities in SuitcasesYou walk into Yin Xiuzhen's half first, and the first thing you
Zao An Collective - Issue 17
Zao An Collective - Issue 17
What does it feel like to walk into Zao An According to co-founder Rihlan, it's like going to someone's house and having their parents cook for you. Part café, part canteen, part community hub. Zao An is an ESEA diaspora workers' collective built on the belief that the best hospitality happens when everyone has a real stake in it. We sat down with Irene and Rihlan to hear the story behind it all.
Pinoy Eat - Issue 16
Pinoy Eat - Issue 16
At Tabard Street Market, Pinoy Eat is serving Filipino food that feels simple, satisfying, and full of heart. Run by Nino, alongside his wife Helen and their son Paul, the stall brings together family, flavour and everyday comfort in a way that feels deeply personal.Pinoy Eat began after Nino left his long career as a chef in hotels and restaurants to build something of his own. For the family, it was not just a business decision but a lifestyle change too. Running their own stall meant creating
Cernamic - Issue 15
Cernamic - Issue 15
If you walk into Cernamic on a busy evening, London suddenly feels quieter. Wheels are spinning, hands are deep in clay, and there is that soft concentration that happens when everyone is making something together. It feels less like a strict class and more like a shared studio, a small oasis tucked between train lines and traffic.Cernamic is a pottery studio with three spaces in Stoke Newington, Deptford and Dalston, founded by ceramic artist Nam Tran with co-director Susi Huang. Their aim is s
The Happy Pot - Issue 14
The Happy Pot - Issue 14
Do Ho Suh - Issue 13
Do Ho Suh - Issue 13
Stepping into Do Ho Suh’s exhibition at Tate Modern feels a bit like walking into a memory made of air and colour. Walls become sheer fabric, doors glow in soft pinks and greens, and everyday objects, door handles, light switches, radiators, hover like ghosts of all the places we’ve lived in but never quite left behind.For those of us who’ve left home and rebuilt our lives elsewhere, his work hits very close to the bone.Who is Do Ho Suh?Do Ho Suh (b. 1962) is a South Korean artist known for his
Monica Hsueh - Issue 12
Monica Hsueh - Issue 12
My Kids Are Hungry - Issue 11
My Kids Are Hungry - Issue 11
Born in lockdown and run by Vivien, a London mum-of-three, My Kids Are Hungry serves home-cooked Vietnamese comfort food with an easygoing “family kitchen” vibe. The stall grew from sharing recipes online to a full-time spot at Southbank Centre Food Market, and yes, the kids helped choose the menu. What to eat? Two signatures stand out: chicken & prawn bao, pan-fried, juicy, sesame-topped dumplings and a crunchy, classic bánh mì. Everything at the stall is nut-free, which makes it a rare find
Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs - Issue 10
Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs - Issue 10
Sen Noods 仙麵 - Issue 09
Sen Noods 仙麵 - Issue 09
Cantoast - Issue 08
Cantoast - Issue 08
At Victoria Park Market each weekend, Cantoast keeps things simple: thick-cut milk bread, dipped and fried, topped with butter, golden syrup and condensed milk. It looks classic because that is the point. The founder wants the toast to feel familiar to people from Hong Kong and easy to try for first-timers. (updated: Cantoast is no longer at Victoria Park, new Cantoast Bakery is at Marble Arch)The key is the bread. They bake their own Shokupan (milk bread) so they can control thickness, crumb an
Wheelcake Island - Issue 07
Wheelcake Island - Issue 07
Pho Street Eat - Issue 06
Pho Street Eat - Issue 06
Pho Street Eats is proof that comfort can flourish in unexpected seasons. The mother‑and‑daughter stall launched in 2019 while Old Spitalfields Market was still emerging from lockdown lulls. Footfall was low, conversations were long, and every bowl of beef pho felt personal."Those quiet months let us meet everyone properly," the daughter recalls. "Now the market is busy again, but we still recognise our regulars and check in with them."Real Broth, Local RootsTheir recipe never strays from family
Star Nhà Ease Returns to Reframe Vietnamese Cinema
Star Nhà Ease Returns to Reframe Vietnamese Cinema
The UK's only curated Vietnamese cinema season returns with a bold mission: to show Vietnamese stories beyond war narratives. Star Nhà Ease Season 2 dives into the raw energy of 1990s 'instant noodle' films and the rebellious storytelling of Vietnam's Đổi Mới era, complete with live musical responses and the launch of the first bilingual digital archive of Vietnamese cinema
Pad & Sen Thai - Issue 05
Pad & Sen Thai - Issue 05
Meet the Team: Pad + Sen ThaiWhen friends turned business partners couldn't find authentic Thai food that met their standards in London, they decided to create their own. Since 2019, Pad + Sen Thai has been serving up the real deal at South Central Food Market and Canopy Market, bringing a taste of home to London's Thai community and beyond.What sets them apart? Their commitment to authenticity starts with their signature Pad Thai sauce, made entirely from scratch using real tamarind, no vinegar
BANZAI Kitchen - Issue 04
BANZAI Kitchen - Issue 04
RAYA Grocery - Issue 03
RAYA Grocery - Issue 03
Rice Burger - Issue 02
Rice Burger - Issue 02
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