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Visit Eathai and feel the exquisite spirit of Thai culture in luxury Central Embassy in Bangkok

Visit Eathai and feel the exquisite spirit of Thai culture in luxury Central Embassy in Bangkok

Wouldn’t you like at least once feel this unique atmosphere of luxury, elegance, and beauty? And wouldn’t you like to be able to feel the real Thai spirit and eat delicious, meticulously prepared Thai food?

Taste of Japan in Sushi Yum, Manila - katsudon, tuna sushi and California maki and a bowl of a seaweed miso soup

Taste of Japan in Sushi Yum, Manila - katsudon, tuna sushi and California maki and a bowl of a seaweed miso soup

What would you say for a good Japanese style food? Some sushi? Or maybe a serving of a delicious seaweed miso soup? Or would you prefer a meat dish like pork katsudon?

A culinary visit to Europe on the Christmas market in Baguio

A culinary visit to Europe on the Christmas market in Baguio

Are you spending your Christmas time in Asia, and you would like to feel this unique and magical atmosphere there too? No worries, while visiting Philippines, you will definitively have multiple possibilities of experiencing it!

Top Tunisian dishes that you can safely try

Top Tunisian dishes that you can safely try

Tunisian food might be both very interesting and also very strange. Many spicy dishes that mainly include harissa paste. A lot of dishes with a very aroma obtained from oriental spices and herbs. And finally, sweetness from dates and dried fruits.

Best Guatemalan lunch ideas

Best Guatemalan lunch ideas

Eat and relax in a place where local people spend their time, where you can observe your daily life, customs and all that happens during the week long. It is a great possibility of seeing them with their colleagues, friends, spouses, children and other relatives. This also gives you chance to see how the real life looks like. To see all that is beautiful but also this that is sad and pushing to a reflection.

2 Days & 1 Night Acatenango and Fuego Volcano trekking menu in Guatemala

2 Days & 1 Night Acatenango and Fuego Volcano trekking menu in Guatemala

Excited? Sure, you are. Who would not be? Climbing an active volcano and observing its fumes is something you have to experience. Apart from that, observing lava and fire from the very near distance is exceptional!

The best burrito in Flores, Guatemala

The best burrito in Flores, Guatemala

Vegetable or meat wraps stuffed with great ingredients are something you cannot dislike! Among them, tortillas and burritos from Mexico and Guatemala are wonderful! Especially if you find a good place to have them. They are delicious!

Guatemala city sightseeing with 'Saúl'

Guatemala city sightseeing with 'Saúl'

Plan your Guatemala City sightseeing with Saúl. Start your day with a good cup of coffee served with a traditional Guatemalan breakfast. Then have a delightful lunch, and finally, relax in the shade with a home-brewed carbon black cappuccino.

Original Thai food during a jungle trek in Thailand

Original Thai food during a jungle trek in Thailand

Nothing is better than an original Thai food cooked by local tribes. Although they are prepared in a very basic and in a very simple way, they are gorgeous! Actually, these meals are so great, because of that simpleness.

What to pack with you for a trekking in Thailand?

What to pack with you for a trekking in Thailand?

Rainforests, jungle, pristine areas, beautiful views, and marvelous unspoiled nature. North and south; west, and east, all these regions offer great places to trek. Discover wild terrains, beautiful plants and get knowledge about local tribes.

What to eat before a jungle trek in Thailand?

What to eat before a jungle trek in Thailand?

No matter how experienced you are, the breakfast you have before the trekking should be a really good one. Remember – the goal is to have a lot of energy for climbing in a relatively strenuous region and to be in a good form.

MUST try - Pad Thai

MUST try - Pad Thai

Well, I believe Pad-Thai is the most popular Thai dish. Does not matter where you live or you are, if you go to a Thai restaurant or to a Thai-style fast food bar, you will definitively find that dish. Pad-Thai is as commonly served and liked as a regular Thai fried rice is.

Thai style pork sukiyaki

Thai style pork sukiyaki

Although the name might mislead you, Thai suki is very different from the original Japanese style sukiyaki. There are some slight resemblances between two of them, but if you think about a classic Japanese hot pot, that is rather not a Thai dish that you are looking for.

Thai style sweet and sour chicken with rice

Thai style sweet and sour chicken with rice

Who does not know it? Sweet and sour chicken with rice is one of the most popular Asian dishes around the world. Almost every Asia bar in every country serves it. And now it is time to try it in a Thai style.

Omelet on rice with fried crispy basil leaves and minced pork meat

Omelet on rice with fried crispy basil leaves and minced pork meat

Meat, rice, local herbs, and egg. Add to that local spices and flavors and you will get a composition of Western and Thai aromas. Although it is relatively hot, this dish has something intriguing.

Omelet on rice with fried pork and garlic served with chilis in a fish sauce

Omelet on rice with fried pork and garlic served with chilis in a fish sauce

A nice composition of different flavors with a lot of intensive garlic aroma. Fried pork, or chicken if you prefer, served with a plain, sticky rice topped with an egg and some hot chilis in a fish sauce.

Red curry paste with fried young coconut and basil leaves served with rice

Red curry paste with fried young coconut and basil leaves served with rice

Young coconut shoots – I have never tried it before! And add to that a red curry paste and chicken! That must be delicious, and yes, it is indeed!

Thai Char Kway Teow with vegetables

Thai Char Kway Teow with vegetables

Stir-fried rice noodles with vegetables served in a wonderful way. This meal is another dish that you should try. Why? Because it is one of the most popular dishes in Thailand. It is a really good opportunity to eat something local and traditional and full of vegetables.

Keto Beef steak salad with nuts and tomatoes

Keto Beef steak salad with nuts and tomatoes

This salad is a great option for anyone looking for a light meal but at the same time looking for a meal that would be rich in proteins and fats. That is also ideal for you if you are on a keto diet!

Home-made organic products in Montenegro

Home-made organic products in Montenegro

What could be better than natural products? Products, that are cultivated and processed with passion and love. With devotion and heart. Prepared from best ingredients, from precisely selected fruits and plants. Home-made products are amazing!

Montenegrin Ćevapi with cream and fries

Montenegrin Ćevapi with cream and fries

We have already tried Ćevapi in Hungary, Romania, and Croatia. Now, it is time for the Montenegrin version. All these countries have different cuisine, use different spices, herbs, and meat. Also multiple regional and international influences are visible in the way of meals’ preparation. And the same is reflected in Ćevapi.

Montenegrin rustic style pork

Montenegrin rustic style pork

Montenegrin cuisine is relatively conservative regarding served meals, their way of preparation and tastes. The longest list in restaurants’ menus will be this traditional one. Pork, beef, and lamb will almost always exist in the carte. Add to that different fish types and seafood, especially in touristic, coastal regions.

Half kilo pork ribs burger

Half kilo pork ribs burger

Have you ever tried a burger with ribs? I have never had it before. It sounds strange, doesn’t it? At the beginning I rather could not imagine how would it be served. Would it be a big part of ribs laid on a bun? Would these ribs be separated and put inside? Or would it be served boneless? If you are curious, how was it in fact, read the post!

Deluxe 580gr Pulled pork burger

Deluxe 580gr Pulled pork burger

Hungry? Don’t worry, this deluxe 580 gr Pulled pork burger will definitively make you full. Marinated meat in a tasty bun, great sauces and baked potatoes make this burger worth eating.

How to make Empanadas? A Dominican recipe

How to make Empanadas? A Dominican recipe

Have you ever heard about empanadas? If you like Mexican cuisine, you probably did. However, Dominican empanadas are slightly different from what you might know from other Spanish-speaking countries.

How to make Yakisoba? A Japanese recipe

How to make Yakisoba? A Japanese recipe

Yakisoba - Japanese soba noodles with vegetables and meat. However, the most important thing is the preparation method and sauces. Without it, yakisoba would not be yakisoba.

How to make Japanese pizza Okonomiyaki? Recipe

How to make Japanese pizza Okonomiyaki? Recipe

If you think that only Italians have their own pizza, you are wrong. Japan has it too! Yes! It is surprising but it is true. お好み焼き known as okonomiyaki. What is that? How to make it?

Sunday Asian Street food market in Santo Domingo

Sunday Asian Street food market in Santo Domingo

If you are on Sunday in Santo Domingo, you cannot miss it! Located not far from the city center – Old Town, this unique market is a great experience. Although it is not a very big one, this market is worth visiting.

TOP 21 Dominican dishes - What to eat in the Dominican Republic?

TOP 21 Dominican dishes - What to eat in the Dominican Republic?

Check our ultimate guide to the Dominican cuisine and find your TOP meals! No matter whether you are staying in the Dominican Republic just a couple of days or weeks, there are some dishes you cannot miss.

What is a 'comedor' in the Dominican Republic?

What is a 'comedor' in the Dominican Republic?

If you just google this word, it translates usually either to a dining room or to a canteen. Actually, in The Dominican Republic, signs with the word 'comedor' mean usually a family-owned little restaurant. So, is it just a regular place for a lunch?

What is a typical Dominican 'Desayuno dominicano'?

What is a typical Dominican 'Desayuno dominicano'?

Do you want to have a breakfast as Dominican people do? If so, try one of traditional Dominican desayunos! This breakfast would be definitively unique and a great option for everybody who loves trying a new food and enjoying indulging in the local culture.

Where to eat in the Dominican Republic?

Where to eat in the Dominican Republic?

Are you hungry? Do you want to try something new? Or maybe you would prefer to go with something well known? Read this post and find an ideal place for you!

What is the Dominican Pastelón de Plátano Maduro?

What is the Dominican Pastelón de Plátano Maduro?

Pastelón de Plátano Maduro prepared in a banana leaf, is one of main dishes served during la Nochebuena Dominicana. However, as the preparation is quite difficult, many people decide to buy them, instead of making them at home. But, none of them is as good as the one made at home.

Thai and Chinese food in Hungary

Thai and Chinese food in Hungary

Rice, glass noodles or Udon noodles, a lot of vegetables, aromatic spices, and flavorful sauces! Well, actually it is rather impossible not to like it. All so wonderful, especially when served with Asian sauces. Thick, semi-spicy, a little bit sweet and salty. All flavors in moderation and none of them overwhelming the whole rest. A great composition of five elements, so typical in many Asian countries.

Sausages and cold cuts in Hungary and Romania

Sausages and cold cuts in Hungary and Romania

Cold cuts and a number of sausages are very popular both in Romania and Hungary. They love it. Cheese, sausages and a strong alcohol like Pálinka, is present in almost every house and has to be on any traditional and family gathering.

What to eat in a touristic place in Romania?

What to eat in a touristic place in Romania?

Mainly sweets or small meat chunks but still, that are good options for trying something new. Skip fries, hot-dogs and burgers! You will get them almost everywhere! Try something local and unforgettable.

Top 10 Romanian meat dishes

Top 10 Romanian meat dishes

Are you a meat lover? The person that cannot live without having a good meaty meal at least once a day? If so, Romania is quite a good place for you to stay. They love meat and almost every dish includes it. So, if you are a vegetarian, then a hard time for you.

Szimpla Sunday Farmers' Market

Szimpla Sunday Farmers' Market

Do you have plans for a Sunday morning in Budapest? If not, why do not you spend a couple of hours on a food market? Try local natural products, enjoy a wonderful cup of a freshly brewed coffee, and taste local specialties. If you prefer to pair it with some stronger drinks, order a shot of a traditional Hungarian fruit spirit – palinka.

Desayuno ‘Tico’ style – a traditional Costa Rican breakfast

Desayuno ‘Tico’ style – a traditional Costa Rican breakfast

There is nothing better to start your day than a good cup of coffee and a rich and healthy breakfast. - choose a traditional Costa Rican ‘Tico’ style breakfast.

What to pack for a trekking in National Parks in Costa Rica?

What to pack for a trekking in National Parks in Costa Rica?

Be prepared for a trekking in different National Parks and Reserves in Costa Rica. Check what to take with you and what is not allowed.

What is Casado in Costa Rica?

What is Casado in Costa Rica?

There are two main names of meals that you have to know when you are in Costa Rica. That is Gallo Pinto and Casado. While the first one is what you will probably always have for your traditional Costa Rican breakfast, the second one is eaten for a lunch or dinner.

Culinary MUST - Traditional Turkish Testi Kebab (Pottery, Clay or Terracotta Kebab)

Culinary MUST - Traditional Turkish Testi Kebab (Pottery, Clay or Terracotta Kebab)

If you are looking for a wonderful spectacle combined with a super tasty meal and do not want to go to the theatre – try a Cappadocian specialty – Testi Kebab. This famous local dish is something you cannot skip.

TOP 12 traditional Turkish dishes

TOP 12 traditional Turkish dishes

Traveling in Turkey is a culinary adventure. A wonderful number of great meat and vegetable dishes awaits you at every corner. Starting with simplest kebabs and pidas through more sophisticated casseroles and ending on unique clay kebabs, this journey is a feast for all your senses. Aromatic herbs, well grilled lamb and beef meats, fresh vegetables and brilliant mezzes cannot disappoint the fussiest tastes.

TOP 10 Turkish street food

TOP 10 Turkish street food

Quick, tasty, regional, and offering a wide choice. And Turkey is full of that. Burgers, kebabs, fruits and vegetables, juices, sweets or nuts. Actually, whatever you want, you can find.

Best Croatian style pizza

Best Croatian style pizza

Croatia created its own way of serving pizzas. Local ingredients and favorite ones dominate that kind of pizzas. Eggs, sour cream, salami, local beef meat sausage – kulen and leeks are only some of them that are worth mentioning. Mild or spicy, colorful or dimmed in colors, all depends what and where you order it. Are you curious? Read more about it below!

Pljeskavica - a Croatian alternative to a regular burger? (Part 2)

Pljeskavica - a Croatian alternative to a regular burger? (Part 2)

Do you love burgers? If so, you must try their alternative. Ćevapčići and Pljeskavica, that is what is so popular in Croatia. And once tried, you will not have doubts why. We already wrote about Ćevapčići, so now, it is turn for Pljeskavica.

Ćevapčići - a Croatian alternative to a regular burger? (Part 1)

Ćevapčići - a Croatian alternative to a regular burger? (Part 1)

Do you need to grab something quickly for a lunch? Do you want to enjoy the local atmosphere? Or maybe you participate in a local festival or would like to get some food from a food-truck? If the answer to at least one of these questions is ‘yes’, then Ćevapčići is for you!

Are burgers popular in Croatia?

Are burgers popular in Croatia?

The first thing that hit us, was the fact that there was not as many burger bars as in other European countries. That suggested us, that probably, that kind of a food was not the most favorite one. And that is true. Croatia has its own substitutes, that I must admit, do not stay behind burgers.

Italian top dishes for all pizza lovers in Croatia

Italian top dishes for all pizza lovers in Croatia

All lovers of the Italian cuisine will feel as in Heaven while being on holidays in Croatia. Plentiful of pizzerias, Italian restaurants and cafeterias will surely satisfy you. Pasta, calzone, pizza, gnocchi, whatever you want. Add to that a small aromatic espresso, and you would feel as in Italy.

Asian-style dishes - Be careful - you might be surprised!

Asian-style dishes - Be careful - you might be surprised!

Staying one month in Hungary, it was almost a must to try it too. Thai noodles, fried rice, hot-pot, Vietnamese soup etc. - all what we loved so much. Curious about our experiences? Read the post!

Burgers and Hungarian local street food - you must try it!

Burgers and Hungarian local street food - you must try it!

I must admit, that quite often, we also select meals from stalls to try it. Hungary did not disappoint us in that area. A lot of bars offering burgers, pizza slices, kebabs, Turkish cuisine and typical local plates.

Bécsi Szelet - Hungarian Wiener Schnitzel

Bécsi Szelet - Hungarian Wiener Schnitzel

Going to Hungary and not trying their Wiener schnitzel, lángos or a goulash soup would be a mistake. You must try them, to be able to understand their sense of cuisine. Start your day with a lángos with cheese and sour cream. During the day, make a brake for a lunch and enjoy a bécsi szelet. And finally, spend a relaxing evening in a pub where you could have a satiating goulash soup. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

TOP 10 Most popular Hungarian dishes

TOP 10 Most popular Hungarian dishes

Thinking about Hungarian dishes usually makes people think about spicy peppers and red sauces. But how is it in fact? Is Hungarian cuisine full of paprika and is it extremely spicy? What do they eat usually and what are their current culinary preferences? What ore our favorites? To find out more – read this article!

Exceptional Hungarian style pizzas

Exceptional Hungarian style pizzas

Are you looking for an Italian cuisine while in Hungary? Don’t worry, you will surely find a lot of places where to get a pizza, ravioli, gnocchi, spaghetti or whatever else you just crave for. Yes, pizza in Hungary is so popular, that you might even wonder, whether that Is not a Hungarian national dish.

Best Mexican street food

Best Mexican street food

Mexican street food varies from state to state. Is really good and doesn't have to be spicy. it is usually warm or hot, bases on variations of tortillas and include meat, cheese or potatoes.

19 Best Mexican food to try in Mexico

19 Best Mexican food to try in Mexico

A list of 19 best meals that you cannot miss while on the stay in Mexico. Vegans, vegeterians and regular. Just check it!

Mexican fast food review

Mexican fast food review

A long night journey and a lack of local bars and restaurants, that is what pushed us a couple of times to get some fast food. If it was possible, we were selecting local restaurants and local vendors but sometimes we had to grab something from big chains.

Desayuno Mexicano - What to eat for a traditional Mexican breakfast?

Desayuno Mexicano - What to eat for a traditional Mexican breakfast?

Have you ever heard about Desayuno Mexicano – literally a Mexican breakfast? About a hearty and warm morning meal?

Trying Gyoza Sandwich in Okayama

Trying Gyoza Sandwich in Okayama

Have you ever heard about gyoza? About Japanese dumplings with a delicious finely chopped stuffing? So what is that exactly?

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Dishes with meat

Beef, pork, chicken, lamb, mutton or maybe some controversial meat like a guinea pig in Latin America or a dog as it is in Korea or Indonesia? Although we do not recommend trying these two last, it is still good to know how these meals look like, what to expect and what to avoid.

Meat in a sauce, breaded, served in chunks, as a steak, skewers or minced. Whichever option you choose, you will always get a meal than somehow reflects the local culture, wealth and religion.


Destinations

Vietnam

Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine is distinguished by its freshness and the way it is served. Plenty of fresh vegetables, slightly cooked meat and a lot of herbs create a colourful meal full of harmony and flavor. Lemongrass, ginger, onion, garlic, lime, Thai basil are only some of the most common ingredients. Then, the five elements theory is still vivid. Five tastes, five nutrient types, five colours and five sense stimulants – all of them should be in every single meal.

Turkey

Turkey

Traveling in Turkey is a culinary adventure. A wonderful number of great meat and vegetable dishes awaits you at every corner. Starting with simplest kebabs and pidas through more sophisticated casseroles and ending on unique clay kebabs, this journey is a feast for all your senses. Aromatic herbs, well grilled lamb and beef meats, fresh vegetables and brilliant mezzes cannot disappoint the fussiest tastes.

Lebanon

Lebanon

Lebanese cuisine is refreshing, full of vegetables, fruits, fish and seafood. These are accompanied by starches and whole grains, what makes that cuisine healthy and colourful. Lemon juice, garlic, parsley and other herbs add a lot of aroma and flavor.

Thailand

Thailand

A lot of fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, wonderful aromas and colors. Rice, noodles and soups dominate Thai cuisine. No matter how they are prepared, Thai dishes are super aromatic, have wonderful sauces and include multiple oriental notes. Apart form that, fresh lime, lemongrass, coriander and chilis nicely tune rice based dishes. Indulge yourself in this fairy of tastes and smells!