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]]>Not to be confused with teriyaki, which is a type of sauce, takoyaki are spherical dumplings filled with pieces of octopus meat. Literally translated as “grilled octopus,” the dumplings consist of a batter made from wheat flour and miso broth, and have a crispy exterior with a chewy inside. They’re traditionally served with Japanese mayonnaise and a Worcestershire-based takoyaki sauce, with a sprinkle of bonito flakes and spring onion for garnish.
Originating from both Hiroshima and Osaka, okonomiyaki is a savory pancake with a soft, yet dense texture made from a wheat batter mixed with cabbage. They’re widely regarded as quite customizable and can be prepared with a variety of toppings ranging from meat and seafood to fried udon noodles. In Osaka, the ingredients are usually mixed to create a frittata-like pancake, while in Hiroshima, they’re layered a bit like a pizza.
When you’ve had your fill of savory pancakes and actual fish, be sure to try taiyaki, a popular fish-shaped pastry for dessert. Taiyaki are typically filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, custard, or chocolate, and have a unique texture that strikes a satisfying balance between crispy and chewy. Vendors are easy to find around tourist attractions, making taiyaki a convenient option for travelers on the go.
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]]>If you happen to get hungry while in Honolulu, make sure you try one of these mouthwatering street food dishes.
Poi Mochi is deep-fried balls of rice flour dough filled with poi. For those unfamiliar with it, poi is paste-like Hawaii staple food made of taro root. You can find them on almost every corner of Honolulu as they are among the city’s most popular snacks.
Spam Musubi is a dish that actually originated in Hawaii in the early 20th century. It is beloved in the state due to its taste, affordability, and availability. You can get it across Hawaii on street food stalls, convenience stores, and even gas pumps. Spam Musubi is made by placing a slice of grilled Spam on top of a block of rice and wrapping it all with nori (edible seaweed).
To deal with the hot days, Honolulu residents turn to Hawaiian shave ice. This refreshing treat is made by shaving blocks of ice and then infusing them with syrups. Quite simple but also quite delicious.
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]]>Now, most regions of Vietnam have their own unique specialties, but there are several types of mouthwatering street food dishes that you can get almost anywhere in the country.
Pho is a Vietnamese soup that’s comprised of a delicious broth, rice noodles, meat, and several other ingredients. The dish is cheap, tasty, and filling.
If you are in the mood for finger food, you’ll hardly find something better than fried spring rolls called Cha Gio. They are made out of round meat and diced veggies that are wrapped in rice paper and then fried in hot oil.
Banh Mi sandwiches are a great way to have a quick bite to eat in Vietnam. These sandwiches are made using banh mi bread, which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. In between the bread, you’ll find various fillings like pork sausages, pickled veggies, and various condiments.
In case you have a sweet tooth, we recommend trying Banh bo. This is a sponge cake made out of rice flour with the addition of coconut milk. They are also known as honeycomb cakes due to their characteristic air bubbles.
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]]>Bangkok really has impressive street food offerings in terms of quantity but also quality and diversity. So, whether you’re in the mood for a fast-food staple like hot dogs or some Asian classic like pad thai, you will find what you are looking for in Bangkok.
However, if you are not set on a certain type of food and just want to try something new, check out the three street food dishes you have to have while in Bangkok.
Pad Thai is an iconic Thai dish, so you know it has to be on this list. It usually consists of rice noodles, scrambled eggs, tofu, and veggies that are combined in a wok and then fried. The dish is usually topped with tamarind juice, fish sauce, or soy sauce, while various fish and meat can also be added.
Som tam, or Thai papaya salad, is a perfect combination of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet. Papaya is, of course, the main ingredient, but different street vendors will have different accompanying components. The most common ones are Thai chili for spiciness, lime for sourness, palm sugar for sweetness, and fish sauce for saltiness.
If you are in the mood for some dessert, you can hardly go wrong with mango sticky rice. It is quite a simple dish that combines sweet mango with rice glutinous rice that is previously sweetened with coconut milk. But despite its simplicity, it is arguably one of the best dishes you can get on the streets of Bangkok.
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]]>You’ll find a Döner Kebab stand on almost every corner in Istanbul. Vertically roasted beef, lamb, or chicken is cut into small bits and then packed in pita bread alongside veggies and sauces. You can try this dish everywhere in the world, but Istanbul does it better than most.
This street food dish is perfect for eating on the go. Baked jacket potatoes are cut open and then filled with all sorts of delicacies, including meat, veggies, and cheeses.
Turkish cuisine is known for its savory pies called Börek, which consist of layers of thinly rolled dough filled with meat, cheese, spinach, potatoes, and other veggies. It is filling and delicious and will make you come back for another round.
Istanbul is the city of mouthwatering desserts, but the thing you shouldn’t miss is baklava. This traditional Turkish dessert is made with layers of phyllo dough and packed with crushed nuts. After baked, it is bathed in a pond of syrup and sometimes paired with custard.
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]]>Nothing says Colombian street food like arepas. Made out of ground corn dough, this flatbread is enjoyed as is or combined with other ingredients like cheese, meat, or veggies in the form of a sandwich.
Just like arepas, empanadas are also a staple of Bogota’s street food offerings. Colombian empanadas are usually smaller in size than other empanadas, made out of corn dough, and filled with mashed potatoes, ground meat, or a mix of chicken and rice with veggies.
Churros are popular all across Latin America, and Bogota is no different. However, unlike other countries, Colombia likes to keep its churros simple. The deep-fried pastry is often covered with sugar and enjoyed in this simple and delicious way.
You’ll encounter stalls offering fresh fruits and fruit juices all across Bogota. Make sure to stop by, as this is a unique opportunity for you to try some of the more exotic fruits like tamarillo, feijoa, and curuba.
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]]>So next time you are in Singapore, hit the streets and make sure you get one of these dishes.
Char Kway Teow is a dish that locals absolutely love. It consists of rice noodles fried in a wok with an addition of other ingredients like soy sauce, Chinese sausage slices, and bean sprouts.
Laksa is a spicy-noodle dish popular all across Southeast Asia, but many believe Singapore does it best. It includes thick rice noodles topped with chicken, fish, or prawn and soaked in spicy coconut soup.
Many consider Hainanese Chicken Rice the unofficial national dish of Singapore. You can get it on almost every corner and it’s as filling a meal as it gets. The dish consists of chicken that has been boiled and dumped in an ice bath before being sliced and rice cooked in chicken fat and stock.
Of course, you will have to have something sweet to get the full Singapore street food experience. And one of the best desserts you’ll find is ais kacang. It’s made by adding various ingredients to shaved ice like red beans, cream corn, syrups, and occasionally some fruit.
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]]>A very popular street food in North India, West Bengal in Eastern India, Pakistan, and parts of Bangladesh, aloo chaat is made of fried potatoes, spices, and chutney.
Originating from the northern region of South America in pre-Colombian times, the arepa is a cornmeal cake that can be baked, fried or grilled.
A French-Vietnamese classic, the banh mi is a sandwich made with a baguette, pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro, chilis, cucumber, and a protein like pork, pate, or sardines.
While the crepe may have a reputation for being fancy, in France it is actually eaten as a street food offered with a large variety of toppings both savory and sweet.
Consisting of pork sausage seasoned with curry ketchup, the currywurst melds together traditional German cuisine with flavors from the East for a delicious and easy-to-eat fast food street dish.
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]]>Not to be confused with teriyaki, which is a type of sauce, takoyaki are spherical dumplings filled with pieces of octopus meat. Literally translated as “grilled octopus,” the dumplings consist of a batter made from wheat flour and miso broth, and have a crispy exterior with a chewy inside. They’re traditionally served with Japanese mayonnaise and a Worcestershire-based takoyaki sauce, with a sprinkle of bonito flakes and spring onion for garnish.
Originating from both Hiroshima and Osaka, okonomiyaki is a savory pancake with a soft, yet dense texture made from a wheat batter mixed with cabbage. They’re widely regarded as quite customizable and can be prepared with a variety of toppings ranging from meat and seafood to fried udon noodles. In Osaka, the ingredients are usually mixed to create a frittata-like pancake, while in Hiroshima, they’re layered a bit like a pizza.
When you’ve had your fill of savory pancakes and actual fish, be sure to try taiyaki, a popular fish-shaped pastry for dessert. Taiyaki are typically filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, custard, or chocolate, and have a unique texture that strikes a satisfying balance between crispy and chewy. Vendors are easy to find around tourist attractions, making taiyaki a convenient option for travelers on the go.
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]]>The post Mouthwatering Street Food to Get in Honolulu, Hawaii appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>If you happen to get hungry while in Honolulu, make sure you try one of these mouthwatering street food dishes.
Poi Mochi is deep-fried balls of rice flour dough filled with poi. For those unfamiliar with it, poi is paste-like Hawaii staple food made of taro root. You can find them on almost every corner of Honolulu as they are among the city’s most popular snacks.
Spam Musubi is a dish that actually originated in Hawaii in the early 20th century. It is beloved in the state due to its taste, affordability, and availability. You can get it across Hawaii on street food stalls, convenience stores, and even gas pumps. Spam Musubi is made by placing a slice of grilled Spam on top of a block of rice and wrapping it all with nori (edible seaweed).
To deal with the hot days, Honolulu residents turn to Hawaiian shave ice. This refreshing treat is made by shaving blocks of ice and then infusing them with syrups. Quite simple but also quite delicious.
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]]>The post Mouthwatering Street Food You Need to Try in Vietnam appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Now, most regions of Vietnam have their own unique specialties, but there are several types of mouthwatering street food dishes that you can get almost anywhere in the country.
Pho is a Vietnamese soup that’s comprised of a delicious broth, rice noodles, meat, and several other ingredients. The dish is cheap, tasty, and filling.
If you are in the mood for finger food, you’ll hardly find something better than fried spring rolls called Cha Gio. They are made out of round meat and diced veggies that are wrapped in rice paper and then fried in hot oil.
Banh Mi sandwiches are a great way to have a quick bite to eat in Vietnam. These sandwiches are made using banh mi bread, which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. In between the bread, you’ll find various fillings like pork sausages, pickled veggies, and various condiments.
In case you have a sweet tooth, we recommend trying Banh bo. This is a sponge cake made out of rice flour with the addition of coconut milk. They are also known as honeycomb cakes due to their characteristic air bubbles.
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]]>The post 3 Street Food Dishes You Need to Try Out in Bangkok, Thailand appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Bangkok really has impressive street food offerings in terms of quantity but also quality and diversity. So, whether you’re in the mood for a fast-food staple like hot dogs or some Asian classic like pad thai, you will find what you are looking for in Bangkok.
However, if you are not set on a certain type of food and just want to try something new, check out the three street food dishes you have to have while in Bangkok.
Pad Thai is an iconic Thai dish, so you know it has to be on this list. It usually consists of rice noodles, scrambled eggs, tofu, and veggies that are combined in a wok and then fried. The dish is usually topped with tamarind juice, fish sauce, or soy sauce, while various fish and meat can also be added.
Som tam, or Thai papaya salad, is a perfect combination of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet. Papaya is, of course, the main ingredient, but different street vendors will have different accompanying components. The most common ones are Thai chili for spiciness, lime for sourness, palm sugar for sweetness, and fish sauce for saltiness.
If you are in the mood for some dessert, you can hardly go wrong with mango sticky rice. It is quite a simple dish that combines sweet mango with rice glutinous rice that is previously sweetened with coconut milk. But despite its simplicity, it is arguably one of the best dishes you can get on the streets of Bangkok.
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]]>The post Istanbul, Turkey’s Best Street Food: Here is What You Should Try appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>You’ll find a Döner Kebab stand on almost every corner in Istanbul. Vertically roasted beef, lamb, or chicken is cut into small bits and then packed in pita bread alongside veggies and sauces. You can try this dish everywhere in the world, but Istanbul does it better than most.
This street food dish is perfect for eating on the go. Baked jacket potatoes are cut open and then filled with all sorts of delicacies, including meat, veggies, and cheeses.
Turkish cuisine is known for its savory pies called Börek, which consist of layers of thinly rolled dough filled with meat, cheese, spinach, potatoes, and other veggies. It is filling and delicious and will make you come back for another round.
Istanbul is the city of mouthwatering desserts, but the thing you shouldn’t miss is baklava. This traditional Turkish dessert is made with layers of phyllo dough and packed with crushed nuts. After baked, it is bathed in a pond of syrup and sometimes paired with custard.
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]]>The post Street Food You Shouldn’t Miss in Bogota, Colombia appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Nothing says Colombian street food like arepas. Made out of ground corn dough, this flatbread is enjoyed as is or combined with other ingredients like cheese, meat, or veggies in the form of a sandwich.
Just like arepas, empanadas are also a staple of Bogota’s street food offerings. Colombian empanadas are usually smaller in size than other empanadas, made out of corn dough, and filled with mashed potatoes, ground meat, or a mix of chicken and rice with veggies.
Churros are popular all across Latin America, and Bogota is no different. However, unlike other countries, Colombia likes to keep its churros simple. The deep-fried pastry is often covered with sugar and enjoyed in this simple and delicious way.
You’ll encounter stalls offering fresh fruits and fruit juices all across Bogota. Make sure to stop by, as this is a unique opportunity for you to try some of the more exotic fruits like tamarillo, feijoa, and curuba.
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]]>The post Best Street Food to Get in Singapore appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>So next time you are in Singapore, hit the streets and make sure you get one of these dishes.
Char Kway Teow is a dish that locals absolutely love. It consists of rice noodles fried in a wok with an addition of other ingredients like soy sauce, Chinese sausage slices, and bean sprouts.
Laksa is a spicy-noodle dish popular all across Southeast Asia, but many believe Singapore does it best. It includes thick rice noodles topped with chicken, fish, or prawn and soaked in spicy coconut soup.
Many consider Hainanese Chicken Rice the unofficial national dish of Singapore. You can get it on almost every corner and it’s as filling a meal as it gets. The dish consists of chicken that has been boiled and dumped in an ice bath before being sliced and rice cooked in chicken fat and stock.
Of course, you will have to have something sweet to get the full Singapore street food experience. And one of the best desserts you’ll find is ais kacang. It’s made by adding various ingredients to shaved ice like red beans, cream corn, syrups, and occasionally some fruit.
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]]>The post Best Street Food Around the World appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>A very popular street food in North India, West Bengal in Eastern India, Pakistan, and parts of Bangladesh, aloo chaat is made of fried potatoes, spices, and chutney.
Originating from the northern region of South America in pre-Colombian times, the arepa is a cornmeal cake that can be baked, fried or grilled.
A French-Vietnamese classic, the banh mi is a sandwich made with a baguette, pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro, chilis, cucumber, and a protein like pork, pate, or sardines.
While the crepe may have a reputation for being fancy, in France it is actually eaten as a street food offered with a large variety of toppings both savory and sweet.
Consisting of pork sausage seasoned with curry ketchup, the currywurst melds together traditional German cuisine with flavors from the East for a delicious and easy-to-eat fast food street dish.
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