Foods niallquinn Has Tried

Infants and Genghis Khan enjoyed this fermented mare's milk.

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.

The ancient confection consists of wispy sugar-strands that look like dragon whiskers.

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.

Once a treatment for heat stroke, the herbal gel now flavors desserts.

To celebrate Chinese New Year, vendors sell skewered, sugar-coated berries.

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.

This savory seafood condiment is named after the finest cognacs.

To make the perfect matcha, start with the perfect whisk.

On April 14, lonely South Korean singles are encouraged to drown their sorrows in black noodles.

A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.

A fruit so foul, shamans use it to scare evil spirits.

It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!

Some fish can dance.

Take a bite out of this apple to reveal its pink interior.

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.

Every morning, Chinese vendors sling savory, crispy crepes to lines of patient fans.

Follow your nose through Taipei for this crispy, warm street snack.

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.