Street corners in Hanoi conjure up imagery of locals serving steaming bowls of pho and glasses of fresh cafe da or coffee sweetened with condensed milk. In Tokyo, Okonomiyaki, or Japanese savory pancakes are filled to the brim with squid, beef and cabbage and fried on street carts, served fresh and piping hot. The spicy, sweet and savory scents of kaffir lime, chili and lemongrass are permanently infused through Bangkok's congested streets with carts selling everything from pad see ew to Tom Yum soup. Asia, is a street food wonderland and a foodie heaven.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Japan's pulsating concrete artery is a top foodie destination. It not only boasts fine-dining restaurants but it has one of the best street-food scenes in the world. With underground hidden alleyways, serving savory bowls of pork ramen and street side vendors serving up smoky sticks of yakitori, or grilled meat, there are myriad options for streetside fare in the metropolis. For a bite of real Japan don't miss street side ramen, or rich, creamy broth floating with noodles and sliced pork. Try yakitori, or an assortment of bbq'd meats including chicken, beef, meatballs and other more interesting varieites of offal. Okonomiyaki is the perfect combination of doughy pancake and savory meat and vegetables served straight from the pan to hungry travelers streetside.
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