Say Mongolian food and the first thing that comes to mind is probably a modern chain restaurant. I mean, who doesn’t love a 20-foot, all-you-can-eat buffet filled with raw meat, fresh veggies, and concoct-your-own sauce? Add the excitement of a wannabe-ninja chef cooking on a 500-degree flat top grill, and you’ve got a fun and tasty dining experience. Toss in a raw egg and marvel as the chef…
The Vegetarian Guide to Bangkok
Larb tofu, pomelo salad, corn fritters and more—here’s your guide to eating vegetarian and vegan (and holding the fish sauce) in Bangkok.
Pad see ew. All photos courtesy of Kelly Iverson.
Calling all adventurous, meat-free diners: This guide is for you. Thailand may…
Recipes From Afar: Ansa's Curry, Pakistan
A potato and pea curry from Pakistan. All photos courtesy of Clara Wiggins.
It was the summer of 2008, and we had just moved to Islamabad, caught in an intense heat that trapped us indoors, where the air-conditioning made life bearable. I…
Top 10 Sri Lankan Foods to Try in Colombo
All photos courtesy of Zinara Rathnayake.
Although there are a few similarities to neighboring India, Sri Lanka’s cuisine is all its own: diverse, largely very spicy, and flavor-packed. Thanks to a growing expat community, the…
Top 5 Tibetan Foods in Tibet
All photos courtesy of Tibet Vista
For people who love food, one of the main reasons for choosing a Tibet tour is the culinary culture there. We’ve covered the basics of Tibetan cuisine already; now we’ll go into the dishes you can expect…
Q&A: Sonam Tenphel, Tibet Tour Guide
All photos courtesy of Tibet Vista
“This job can help others learn about Tibet and make my life significant.” —Sonam Tenphel, Tibet tour guide
A group tour is only as great as the person leading it, so you want an experienced guide with…
What Is Tibetan Cuisine?
All photos courtesy of Tibet Vista
Tibetan cuisine is unique due to the high altitude of the Tibetan plateau, the harsh climate, and Tibetans' traditional and religious beliefs and customs. The daily diet of the Tibetan people consists largely of meat and dairy products, high…
What to Eat in One Delicious Day on Penang Island
Roti canai + chicken leg for breakfast. All photos courtesy of Food and Footprints.
In this guest post, the duo behind Food and Footprints—fellow Queens-based eaters and travelers—share some…
Recipes From Afar: Congee Two Ways, Old + New
"American Girl Porridge," courtesy of Kimberly Nichols
My obsession with Asian porridges started years ago, when I found the cheaply made and nutritious bowl of ancient Chinese food called congee listed as one of the most nutritious foods in…
A Week in Tokyo: 7 Must-Have Breakfast Dishes
Photo by GusbellSStudio
Breakfast in Tokyo isn’t like your usual breakfast: Most of what you’ll find on your plate in the morning is savory enough to make an excellent lunch or…