Prepared Foods
Shimanto River 'Seaweed' Tempura
In Kochi, Japan, river laver gets deep-fried into an earthy, crunchy treat.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Prepared Foods
In Kochi, Japan, river laver gets deep-fried into an earthy, crunchy treat.
Prepared Foods
A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.
Ingredients & Condiments
Flavoring everything from dumplings to mochi, this sweet and salty paste shows another side to edamame.
Ingredients & Condiments
Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.
Prepared Foods
Proof that dumplings and chicken wings are not mutually exclusive categories.
Sweets
The cure and cause of a burning tongue.
Sweets
This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.
Prepared Foods
Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.
Gastro
A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.
Prepared Foods
Chilies and cheese combine in Bhutan's incredibly spicy specialty.
Ingredients & Condiments
At 8,000 feet above sea level, glacial irrigation produces a unique heirloom grain.
Meats & Animal Products
This “brown cheese” tastes like caramel.