Melaka is a coastal town in Peninsular Malaysia that offers unique, vibrant foods, packed with herbs and chilies, and combinations of flavor that I can guarantee will thrill your taste-buds. Best Restaurants in Melaka is already going to be a tough decision, as Malaysia is clearly home to some of the best food in the […]

Lahore is one of Pakistan’s most fascinating cities, and a World-Class Haven of Street Food. This Ultimate Guide to Street Food in Lahore includes all the details on how to get the best and biggest tastes of this amazing city. Right now, I’m going to give you a plan for an incredible day of all-out […]

Walking into Dua Restaurant, your face won’t be able to contain a grin. Stand in awe, right there with me, before a simply electric atmosphere of food preparation. From smoking tandoor ovens, to 10 metre long kebab grills, open-flame and charcoal bar-b-q fires raging. Just one step beyond lies a line-up of a dozen simultaneous […]

Uzbekistan in Central Asia is home to an enchanting land of Silk Road history, massive portions of food, and a heart-warming culture of hospitality. I had the privilege to travel to Uzbekistan with the Ministry of Tourism (thank you Bekruz!), learning about their immense history, and experiencing Uzbek food and culture to the fullest. I’m […]

If you are going to travel so far from home, then why not do it for a mind-blowing new experience? The next time life gives you a chance to explore, I encourage you to spend some time pushing personal boundaries. I spent a few rewarding days experiencing life with a community of Khmu people, a […]

The Luang Prabang morning market is a wonderful place to find interesting and authentic food. Among the mountains of fresh locally grown vegetables, there are also an abundance of snacks for breakfast. In this article I am going to give you the details on what to do and what to eat. Read on to learn […]

Jakarta is a melting pot of Indonesian cuisine from around the country. But one of the regional cuisines that seems to be underrepresented is food from the Betawi people, who are the original inhabitants of the present day area of Jakarta. So when I was in Jakarta, along with having a stunning bowl of Soto […]

The first time you eat Nasi Padang, especially if you love powerful spices and flavors, will be an incredibly memorable experience (possibly life changing). I remember my first time eating Nasi Padang, back in 2009 when I visited Sumatra; It immediately became one of my favorite meal types. In Jakarta, there are hundred, maybe thousands of […]

Wantan Mee in Penang at Lebuh Acheh Wantan Mee By Mark Wiens22 Comments Wantan mee at Lebuh Acheh Wantan Mee, Penang, Malaysia Malaysian style kon lou wantan mee is typically a dish of egg noodles in a black sauce, topped with dumplings, slices of char siu, and boiled choi sum. When I was in Penang, […]

9 Polynesian Foods to Eat at the Polynesian Cultural Center By Mark Wiens18 Comments Eating at the Polynesian Cultural Center Nothing goes with culture better than food. When we were in Hawaii, my wife Ying and I were invited to the Polynesian Cultural Center to explore the different Polynesian villages, and to experience Polynesian food. I got […]