EAT IN ASIA / FOOD / RICE
Staying in Japan might be quite expensive especially if you are visiting main cities during the weekend or during festivals. If so, prices can be even trice as they are during the workweek. But, do not worry. If you are planning your trip to big cities, you would have an option to overnight in manga kissa.
Ichimi and shichimi are essential seasonings for Japanese food. In Japan, ichimi and shichimi are sprinkled on food to suit individual tastes. These condiments are ideal for rice and noodle dishes. Apart form that, they can be used for seasoning soups, pasta and meat.
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?
Prepared mainly with three simple ingredients - glutinous rice, sugar and coconut milk, this dish is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. It is mainly eaten during the breakfast time or as a snack.
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?
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Squids, prawns, mussels, local herbs and vegetables and a lot of spiciness. As long as you like all these ingredients, this stir-fried dish is good for you.
Are you as crazy about seafood as I am? If so, you must try Thai dishes with different types of them. Try Thai meals with squids, with mussels, octopus, prawns and with crabs. Or just pick from the menu any dish that includes a mix of them.
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.
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.
So, so good! These wonderful fresh spring rolls with an authentic semi spicy yellow seafood dipping sauce will make you crazy! I am not exaggerating. That is marvelous!
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.
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!
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.
Have you ever heard about a century egg, or a about a thousand-year-old egg? No? Just try it! This way of serving eggs is very popular in Asia. These eggs are common in many traditional Asian dishes, and although the name might not be the most tempting one, it is worth trying.
Towns and small villages close to the seaside are the best place to have a seafood meal. Served with light dressings, herbs, spices and fresh salads with olive oil and lemon juice. Apart from that, pastas, and risottos. Finally, just grilled fishes, prawns or squids accompanied with bread or with roasted potatoes.
Most people love sushi. But sushi is expensive. A good alternative is to make them at home. While preparing nigiri or maki rolls is easy, California rolls are much more difficult. Learn how to do that!
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.
La Bandera or plato del día is the most popular and famous Dominican dish. Every day, no matter whether that is a working day or weekend, plato del día is served in many local canteens – comedores, restaurants and stalls.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
Stuffed steamed rice wrapped in a nori leaf - a healthy snack, that was always eaten with curiosity. What would the next bite reveal?
You know it very well, and probably like it even more. But how does it look like in Japan? Where to buy it? Where to eat? When to eat? And what is in it? Fish? Vegetables? Something else?
Boiled, steamed or fried. Sweet or savory. With vegetables, meat, fish or fruits. Known all over the world and so liked by many cultures. Included in almost all meals in Asia, Central America and Europe, white, red or black rice is always present. Delicious mango sticky rice in Thailand, rice cakes in China and Japan, arroz con frijoles in Latin America and risotto in the South of Europe.
Japanese traditional cuisine bases on rice and miso soup. Apart from that, noodles as udon or soba are also popular and often eaten cold or hot with seaweeds or seasonal ingredients. Fish and seafood are served grilled, raw or in a famous tempura. All kind of sushi and sashimi is highly available in all stores, fresh, cooled and full of flavor. Even seasoned rice wrapped in seaweeds – onigiri, tastes different.
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.
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.
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!