FOOD GUIDES

As you can probably tell by now, food plays a major role in our trips. Through careful research and planning, we find only the best local food experiences in every destination. We hate touristy restaurants so if you enjoy local food, then these guides will be helpful in planning your next food trip.

What to Eat in Northern Kyushu: 10 Food Experiences to Try in Fukuoka, Oita, and Nagasaki

FOOD GUIDES / Fukuoka / JAPAN / Nagasaki / Oita / WHEN WE WANDER Nov 14, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Ren and I first visited northern Kyushu in 2017 and got to enjoy regional specialties like champon, basashi, and everyone's favorite Hakata ramen. Everything we had made an impression and got us excited to come back and explore more of the island and its myriad delicacies.

Hue Coffee Guide: 9 Instagrammable Cafes in Hue, Vietnam

Central Vietnam / FOOD GUIDES / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Nov 6, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Like ca phe trung in Hanoi, Hue is home to a unique blend of coffee as well – ca phe muoi or salt coffee. As its name suggests, it's made with salt and fermented milk and served with ice.

Saigon Coffee Guide: 10 Instagrammable Cafes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

FOOD GUIDES / Southern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 6, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

I had the most fun coffee hunting in Hanoi but Saigon held its own. They don't have homegrown creations like egg coffee or salty coffee, but what they lacked in unique recipes and history they more than made up for with their plethora of Instagram-worthy cafes.

Hanoi Food Guide: 25 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Hanoi, Vietnam

FOOD GUIDES / Northern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 1, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Vietnamese cuisine has won me over completely. It was the main reason why I did this month-long trip, to really delve into the cuisine and come up with the best and most insightful food guides, starting with Hanoi.

Porto Food Guide: 15 Must-Eat Restaurants in Porto, Portugal

FOOD GUIDES / Porto / PORTUGAL / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Oct 24, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Before arriving in Porto, we had little experience with Portuguese food except for what we'd seen in travel food shows. I knew the Portuguese ate a lot of seafood, especially bacalhau or salted cod, and were the inventors of those delicious eggy custard tarts known as pastel de nata.

Granada Food Guide: 13 Must-Eat Tapas Bars & Restaurants in Granada, Spain

Andalusia / FOOD GUIDES / SPAIN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Oct 24, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Aside from being delicious, there's really nothing special or unique about the tapas in Granada. What makes it different, is the culture. Unless you want to, you never have to order a la carte from a bar because a small plate of tapas comes free with every drink order. Order a small glass of beer, and you'll get a small plate of tapas. Every time.

Hanoi Coffee Guide: 13 Instagrammable Cafes in Hanoi, Vietnam

FOOD GUIDES / Northern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 6, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

You can have great coffee anywhere in the country, but for me, the most enjoyable was in Hanoi, largely because of its plethora of interesting and quirky cafes. If you're planning a trip to Vietnam's capital, then here are thirteen coffeehouses to perk up your palate and your Instagram feed.

Time Out Market: 6 Stalls to Visit at Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon, Portugal

FOOD GUIDES / Lisbon / PORTUGAL / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Oct 12, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Time Out Market is a food hall located inside the historic Mercado da Ribeira, a traditional market hall built in the 1890s in Lisbon's now trendy Cais do Sodre waterfront district.

Hong Kong Food Guide: 19 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Hong Kong

FOOD GUIDES / HONG KONG / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 3, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Hong Kong is a gastronomic city in every way, offering a range of experiences from fine dining to street food, a lot of it at a very high level.

Phuket Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Phuket, Thailand

FOOD GUIDES / Phuket / THAILAND / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Aug 4, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Phuket was once a port of call, routinely seeing traders from China, India, Malaysia, Persia, Arabia, Indonesia, and Portugal. Each of these traders brought with them spices, recipes, and cooking techniques that helped shape Phuket's cuisine.

Santorini Food Guide: 9 Must-Eat Restaurants in Santorini, Greece

FOOD GUIDES / GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 23, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Tourism is the primary industry in Santorini. This picture-perfect island in the Aegean Sea receives an estimated two million visitors annually. With so many tourists enjoying its caldera views year after year, hundred of restaurants have sprung up across the island offering a wide variety of fare from seafood to Greek to Asian and Italian.

Bali Food Guide: 14 Must-Eat Restaurants in Ubud & Seminyak

Bali / FOOD GUIDES / INDONESIA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 10, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Whenever we visit a new city, we try to experience as much of the local cuisine as we can. We rarely go to restaurants that serve non-local food so if that means having to ignore a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok in spite of its great reviews, then so be it. But Bali is different.

Bandung Food Guide: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Bandung, Indonesia

Bandung / FOOD GUIDES / INDONESIA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 24, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Based on what I've read, Bandung doesn't have as strong a culinary identity. Most of their food is Sundanese in origin and they aren't known for any particular dishes. With that said, they have become famous for giving dishes that originated in other parts of the country a unique Bandung twist.

Oviedo Food Guide: 5 Must-Eat Restaurants in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Asturias / FOOD GUIDES / SPAIN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Oct 24, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Oviedo is the capital of the Asturias region, known for its medieval old town and interesting regional dishes like Fabada Asturiana, Cabrales, and Carbayones. Being near the Atlantic coast, the seafood is sensational as well.

Logroño Pintxos Crawl: 8 Bars to Visit for Amazing Pintxos in Logroño, Spain

FOOD GUIDES / La Rioja / SPAIN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 29, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

As synonymous as pintxos have become with San Sebastian, we heard that one place makes them even better. According to locals and online reports, the best pintxos can be found not in San Sebastian, but about two hours south in La Rioja, in a city called Logroño.

Singapore Food Guide: 25 Must-Eat Restaurants in Singapore

FOOD GUIDES / SINGAPORE / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 3, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Singapore may be small, but it isn't lacking in great food. Inch for inch, it's one of the most delicious destinations we've been to so far. It's defined by a wide spectrum of food choices ranging from cheap but legendary hawker stall meals to trendy envelope-pushing dining concepts.

Osaka Food Guide: 18 Must-Eat Restaurants in Osaka, Japan

FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN / Osaka / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 12, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Osaka is often referred to as the "Nation's Kitchen" for one obvious reason – the food. It's one of the best places to eat in Japan. If you're visiting Osaka and looking for the best places to eat, then this list of 18 restaurants is definitely for you.

Bangkok Food Guide: 12 Must-Eat Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok / FOOD GUIDES / THAILAND / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 12, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Ren and I have been to Bangkok many times over the years and the one thing that keeps us coming back is the food. With all the things to love about Bangkok, the food is definitely the biggest draw for us. Go anywhere in Bangkok and you’re guaranteed to find good food.