Asia is the largest continent on the globe and covers 1/3 of the total landmass available, and over 61% of the world population is found in Asia. There is no evidence of it, however, it is said that civilization began somewhere between Euphrates and Tigris in Asia. It is no wonder that within this large continent, the largest number of practiced religions can also be found. Asians are known to be more religious than any other counterpart. The greatest river, tallest mountains and lowest point are titles that Asia also holds on to. Hence, it is absolutely no wonder that the range and depth of the cuisine available is among the best to be found in the world.

Not only is Asian cuisine distinct between countries, but most often than not there is a vast array and difference within countries. Countries such as China and India have marked differences when you traverse through the many provinces and regions.

Cooking is one of the most traditional and basic forms of activities any human carries out. With the aid of fertile soil and varying degrees of weather patterns across Asia, the cuisine is spiced and tantalized by ingredients specific to that region.

Curries are something that is similar across Southeast and Southwest Asia, the difference arises on if the curry is based in yoghurt or coconut milk. Rice, noodles, unleavened bread and leavened bread is a staple through Asia, whilst garlic and ginger are considered one of the most common ingredients through the entirely of the continent.

To skim the surface of the array of types available; in Central Asia one can expect to taste Kazakh, Uzbek, Turkmen and Mongolian cuisine. In East Asia the list is the longest; examples of the types available are Cantonese, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Fujian, Hakka, Shangdong, Shanxi, Yunnan and Zhejiang. From South Asia the following cuisines types can be found – Sri Lankan, Kerala, Gujarati, Burmese, Oriya, Sikkimese, Kashmiri, Maldivian, Nepali, Pakistani, Bhutanese and Goan. Southeast Asia offer Thai, Singaporean, Malay, Philippian and many others. From Western Asia, a traveller can sample delicacies from Armenia, Baharain, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Turkish, Yemen, Lebanese and so much more.

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels finds its reach to the furthest corners of Asia. Several of the hotel specials allow guests a chance to sample some of Asia's best offerings through this international hotel chain. Hotel reservations can be easily made online and through the official website, by means of secure portals.