Foods vijayhm Has Tried

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

This chewable Indian digestive soothes stomachs, freshens breath, and might give you cancer.

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.

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.

This edible silver garnish has long added bling to South Asian cuisine.

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

Japan's traditional temple cuisine features meals that are nutritionally and visually balanced.

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

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”

On Easter in Greece, whole lambs roast beside succulent skewers of their offal.

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.

Turkish legends trace these raw meatballs to the time of the prophet Abraham.

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.

The Mesoamerican mortar and pestle has been made, and used, the same way for thousands of years.

Slurp this sweet and savory summer treat from a tamarind-and-chili-paste-coated straw.

Bitter, sweet, and salty collide in this cool Taiwanese treat.

These dangling decorations of lemon and chili peppers are meant to ward off a goddess of misfortune.

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

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

That green stuff inside a lobster? You can (usually) eat it.