What makes food “authentic”? Is it a dish made with imported spices? A recipe on the back of a napkin in your grandmother’s handwriting? The truth is, culture is alive: the most authentic cuisines are really a product of constant change, adaptation, and innovation. In this episode of Melting Spots, Chefs and food writers from Damansara, Moya, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, Mandalay Restaurant, and H-Mart share stories of how food can introduce people to a country—and is often the most tangible way to represent a culture today.