11 Different Types of Sushi to Try in Japan
Everything from the feeling of entering the holy temple of sushi to watching a master Japanese chef prepare the delicacy in front of your eyes is an experience to cherish.
NATIONAL DISH QUEST
We fly for food so we’ve made it our mission to try every country’s national dish(es). The articles in this category will describe the many national dishes we’ve tried around the world like Vietnam’s banh mi, Greece’s souvlaki, and Hong Kong’s dim sum, just to name a few.
From South Korean Ramyeon to Ram-don (Recipe)
Thanks to the Parasite movie, ram-don became an internationally famous dish overnight. It refers to a Korean ramyeon or instant noodle dish called chapaguri, but …
How to Make Neapolitan-Style Pizza with the Ooni Karu Oven
I’ll go right out and say it – we LOVE our Ooni pizza oven. We got the Ooni Karu and it’s been our favorite toy …
A Grotesquely Delicious Paella con Chorizo y Pulpo (Recipe)
Paella is one of the most well-known dishes in Spanish cuisine. It’s available throughout Spain where many consider it a national dish, but it’s originally from Valencia.
The Exquisite Cuban Dish Known as Ropa Vieja (Recipe)
Ropa Vieja is a classic comfort food for every Cuban, and an experience every traveler must try on their trip to this vibrant island.
Magiritsa, a Traditional Greek Easter Soup (Recipe)
Magiritsa is the opening meal that breaks the Greek Orthodox fast (Lent). Dense and filling, the soup is traditionally prepared on Holy Saturday evening and served right after Easter midnight church service.
Indonesia’s Tumpeng is More Than Just a Pretty Cone
Tumpeng is kind of a sacred meal for Indonesians. Its cone shape (usually, but not exclusively, made from rice and urab) is golden yellow and represents the island.
What is the True Origin of Chicken Tikka Masala? (Recipe)
Chicken tikka masala is a heavenly dish made with boneless chunks of roasted marinated chicken swimming in a delicious creamy curry. Though it’s clearly an Indian-influenced dish, its exact origins are unknown.
Dim Sum and the Traditional Yum Cha Experience
Dim sum is a style of Chinese cuisine. It can be found in different forms throughout the country, though it’s most closely associated with Hong Kong and Guangdong Province – ie Cantonese cuisine.
Chinese Fried Rice is Rice on Steroids (Recipe)
Fried rice is believed to have started as a means to deal with leftovers, specifically meat and vegetables from yesterday that have passed their prime but are still good to consume. The standard ingredients are generally shrimp, pork, and egg, which are stir-fried in chopped garlic and vegetables, and seasoned with soy sauce.