Foods Marina Wang Has Tried

A flaky, warm bun houses braised, shredded meat in this Hebei Province specialty.

After rotating over hot coals, the Transylvanian treat unravels in a sweet spiral.

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

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

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.

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

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

These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.

Some fish can dance.

These salted, pickled plums are an ancient Japanese hangover cure.

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.

With a squeeze of lemon, this plant can turn any drink into a color-changing mood ring.

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

This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.

Sri Lanka's crispy, bowl-shaped pancake comes with an egg at the bottom.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.

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

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

The beautiful dessert evaporates in 20 minutes.

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

These adorable buns hide savory and sweet surprises.

Pulling apart this dish creates silk-like threads of melted sugar.

Two Chinese bakery specialties, combined into one.