Fuunji in the Shinjuku Ward of Tokyo, Japan: Tsukemen Ramen

Large Deluxe Tsukemen, Fuunji, Tokyo, Japan

The first time I tasted a bowl of tsukemen was at Fuunji, a small ramen shop hidden on a quiet street near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan. Fuunji is considered by many, including me, to serve the best bowl of tsukemen in Tokyo. Every time I return to Tokyo, I stop by Fuunji first. Even with its hidden location, Fuunji is no secret. You should always expect a line out the door, and even once inside, the line continues. Don’t …

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Mak’s Noodle in Hong Kong: Beef Brisket Wonton Noodle Soup

Beef Brisket Wonton Noodles, Mak’s Noodle, Hong Kong

Mak’s Noodle is an institution in Hong Kong. This no-frills restaurant is one of the most popular spots in the city for wonton noodles. Did I mention the restaurant even has its own Wikipedia page? In Hong Kong, wonton noodles are simple. At their most basic, they consist of a bowl of piping hot and savory broth filled with chewy yet firm egg noodles and delicate shrimp dumplings. You can add meat or vegetables. While Mak’s Noodle is famous, it’s …

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Blue’s Egg in Milwaukee: Brunch and Eggs Benedict

House made English muffins along with house cured pulled ham

Blue’s Egg, in Milwaukee, is a popular restaurant for scratch-made breakfast and lunch dishes using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Since opening in 2010, the restaurant has strived to buy ingredients from small family farms, including eggs, coffee, tea, and beer. Since opening in 2010, co-owner and Chef Joe Muench has used American immigrant cooking ideas and old-world ingredients to design his unique, modern American menu. Even hidden in a small strip mall off Interstate 94 near Wauwatosa, you can always …

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Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant in Singapore

Food comes out as it is ready. If you are wondering, this wasn't even all of it.

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant is a well-known late-night restaurant in Singapore popular with locals and tourists for its affordable dim sum. The restaurant, located not far from my hotel, was recommended to me over and over by Uber drivers, fellow hotel guests, and random people walking down the street. For over 50 years, Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant has served fresh and delicious dim sum, whether steamed, fried, or baked. Since opening its first location in 1962, the restaurant …

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How to travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Traveling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is quick and affordable thanks to transportation options, including an airport bus, public bus, taxi, and rental car. With both cities located only 90 minutes apart, you have no reason not to make the trip between Dubai and Abu Dhabi which are connected by convenient modes of transportation. Public Bus The cheapest way of traveling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi by public transportation is by taking the public bus. The two-hour journey costs only …

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Sushi Kyotatsu inside Tokyo’s Narita International Airport

Nigiri Miyako

Sushi Kyotatsu is my go-to spot for sushi every time I find myself on a layover at Terminal 1 of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. Delicious and fresh sushi in the most unlikely of places: the airport. When I think of airport food, the last thing that comes to mind is sushi. But Sushi Kyotatsu is different. It’s good. I take that back, it’s great. It’s better than most of the sushi I have ever had. Though pricey (you’re in an …

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Going to Hong Kong? Here is what you should eat

The futuristic, and stunning skyline of Hong Kong viewed from Victoria Peak

Hong Kong is a food lovers paradise. A mecca of non-stop must eats and endless restaurants. With over 7 million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities on earth. China, but not China, the city is packed with an endless amount of restaurants serving everything your imagination can think of. With only a few days in Hong Kong, I had a tough time deciding what to eat. Almost everywhere you look is something amazing and interesting …

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Harajuku Gyoza Lou: Some of the best dumplings in Tokyo

Pan Fried Dumplings with Garlic and Chives, Harajuku Gyoza Lou, Tokyo, Japan

Harajuku Gyoza Lou is a casual dumpling restaurant in Tokyo, famous for its pan-fried and steamed gyoza, served at an affordable price. The small eatery in the busy Shibuya Ward off Omotesandō Street has perfected the art of Chinese-style dumplings, or gyoza. It’s no secret why Harajuku Gyoza Lou has recently become so popular with locals, tourists, and foodies for their pan-fried and steamed dumplings. While the menu is small, where else can you get six freshly made, perfectly cooked …

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Gabby’s Burgers & Fries in Nashville, Tennessee

The Seamus Burger with jalapenos and a fried egg on top, Gabby's Burgers & Fries in Nashville, Tennessee

Gabby’s Burgers & Fries, a no-frills burger spot in Nashville, is popular for its small selection of grass-fed beef burgers. The diner has even appeared on Guy Fieri’s television show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Gabby’s, named after the owner’s daughter, has become extremely popular in recent years with locals for its burgers, including the popular Seamus burger, named after the owner’s son. In addition to burgers, Gabby’s is known for its homemade shakes, fresh-baked local buns, and selection of hot …

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Burger & Lobster in the Flatiron District of New York City

The Lobster Roll at Burger & Lobster in New York City

I love burgers, and I love lobster. So when I heard a place known as Burger & Lobster existed in the Flatiron District of New York City, I knew I had to visit. Burger & Lobster is part of a worldwide chain that has finally reached New York City. It also has locations in England, Sweden, Kuwait, and Dubai. The menu here is simple: a burger, a lobster roll, a whole lobster, and a few desserts. That’s about it. Since …

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