Food & Drink

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A steel plate of dal bhat with rice, papad, vegetable curries and greens on a teahouse table in Namche Bazaar
Nepal

Food in Nepal: From Kathmandu Momos to Dal Bhat at Base Camp

Nepal's kitchens change as fast as its landscapes, from Newari feasts in the Kathmandu Valley to Sherpa stews on the Everest trail. Here is what to order, what it costs and how to eat well without getting sick.

Bun cha with grilled pork in dipping broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs and fried spring rolls on a red table in Hanoi
Vietnam

Food in Vietnam: What to Eat From Hanoi to the Mekong Delta

Pho in Hanoi, bun bo Hue in the old imperial capital, cao lau in Hoi An and broken rice in Saigon. Vietnam's food changes with every few hundred miles, and the best way to see the country is to eat your way down it.

Gwangan Bridge lit in blue at night over the bay at Gwangalli Beach in Busan, with high-rise towers behind
South Korea

Nightlife in South Korea: Seoul, Busan and Quieter Nights Beyond

Korean nights start at the dinner table and can end in a karaoke room at dawn. From Seoul's districts to Busan's lit-up bridge and Jeonju's rice wine alleys, here is where to go, what it costs and the etiquette that matters.

A brass bowl of bibimbap with vegetables, chili paste and a raw egg yolk, served with side dishes in Jeonju
South Korea

Food in South Korea: What to Eat, Where to Go and How to Order

Barbecue with a table full of side dishes, bibimbap in Jeonju, pork soup in Busan and black pork on Jeju. Here is how Korean food works, region by region, and what a meal really costs.

Palm trees and visitors on White Beach in Boracay at sunset, with sailboats on the water
Philippines

Nightlife in the Philippines: Where the Nights Are Good

From Poblacion's cocktail bars to Boracay's beach path and Siargao's surf-town parties, Filipino nights are social, loud and cheap. Here is where to go, what it costs, and the rules that surprise visitors.

A kamayan feast laid out on banana leaves, with grilled fish, pork and vegetables framed by a border of white rice
Philippines

Food in the Philippines: What to Eat, Island by Island

Filipino food is sour, porky, generous and far more regional than its reputation suggests. Here is what to order, how a day of eating works, and which towns and islands are worth a detour for a single dish.

Food stalls and neon signs on Raohe Street Night Market in Taipei, with the lit temple style entrance gate behind
Taiwan

Food in Taiwan: The Dishes Worth the Trip and Where to Eat Them

Beef noodle soup in Taipei, danzai noodles in Tainan, tea in the mountains and seafood on Penghu. Here is how to eat your way around Taiwan, from the night market rules to what a meal really costs.