In recent years, Vietnamese food has become increasingly popular in the West – but the fare served in Vietnamese restaurants outside of the country can’t come close to matching the variety of ingredients and the combination of exotic flavors you’ll experience in Vietnam itself. Vietnam has a thriving street food scene, and eating outside is … Read more
Street food is an integral part of the culture in much of Asia, and each country offers a huge array of tasty morsels, snacks and delicacies for you to try. No trip to any part of the continent would be complete without sampling at least some of the local specialties, and eating in the street … Read more
Mexican food – and Tex-Mex – is well established as a well-known international favorite, and you can find a Mexican restaurant pretty much wherever you travel. However, within the country itself, street food is an integral part of the local culture, with many Mexicans enjoying tasty morsels bought inexpensively from roadside carts at least a … Read more
While it isn’t as well known for its cuisine or street food scene as neighboring Thailand or Vietnam, there are still plenty of treats and curiosities to uncover during a trip to Cambodia. Sometimes, it can be a little hard to know what to try first, so to help you get started, here are our … Read more
Although Singapore is counted among the most expensive cities in the world, it has a thriving street food scene that offers an almost bewildering array of specialties at very reasonable prices. The population of Singapore is mostly made up of a mix of ethnic Chinese, Malays and Indians, and you can expect to find food … Read more
Although the rules have changed in recent years and the street food scene in Bangkok is not quite what it once was, the Thai capital is still one of the world’s top foodie destinations and a wonderland for anyone who enjoys eating. The range of food sold at night markets, from street carts and out … Read more
Japans has a rich and varied culinary heritage, and Osaka is without a doubt one of the top destinations in the country for anyone who appreciates good food. The street food scene there is as well developed as anywhere in Japan, and for the first-time visitor, the choice of snacks and tasty morsels on offer … Read more
Filipinos love eating as much as anyone, and as you would imagine in a sprawling archipelago made up of thousands of islands, the food there is diverse and exciting. The staple food eaten three times a day by most Filipinos is rice, but meals are supplemented by an astonishing range of foods sold on the … Read more
Taiwan is without a doubt one of the world’s street food capitals. In Taipei especially, but also in any other major cities, you will find vibrant night markets selling an almost bewildering array of treats and snacks of every description. Taiwanese food combines a rich culinary tradition with a penchant for creating original and unique … Read more
China is a country with a dizzying array of delicious dishes and one that’s also blessed with a long and rich tradition of street food. Cooking there is far more varied than you would ever guess if you’ve only experienced it in Chinese restaurants in the West. The Chinese themselves talk of the “Eight Great … Read more