Every child knows that a city is best explored through culinary delights. Always. Because even the newly won love for a previously unknown city first of all goes through the stomach. That’s why we’ve put together a few inspirations for city trips that will give you a taste.
5 Cities That Will Offer You A Culinary Adventure
Hongkong, China
Hong Kong is an incredibly great city, even if conflicts have repeatedly arisen there in recent years because China is increasingly trying to integrate the comparatively western and open Hong Kong into the People’s Republic. But that is not the point here. In any case, Hong Kong is also always worth a culinary trip: Inconspicuous street food stalls have the greatest delicacies on offer there, just like there are fancy starred restaurants. There’s great dim sum, wonton noodles and – of course – sticky rice balls. In general: The best culinary thing about Hong Kong are the countless dessert restaurants – actually restaurants that only serve dessert. How cool is that?
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv is also absolutely top notch in culinary terms. It should be noted that the city offers much more than just hummus, falafel and shakshuka. Here you can get everything else that a foodie’s heart desires – but of course also all the classics of Israeli cuisine. The best place to get hummus is Abu Hassan, a joint that has been around for more than 50 years. HaKosem or Falafel Ratzon are ideal for perfect falafel. And Tel Aviv also has one of the best Thai restaurants outside of Thailand: Thai House. Highly recommended!
Paris, France
And which cosmopolitan city is (at least) missing from this list when it comes to great cuisine? Sure: Paris. No culinary travel guide without at least one French city, right? Definitely worth a visit is the Jewish Quarter, where L’as du Fallafel has some really great…well…falafel. Le Cadoret has great French food (not too expensive either). If you like East Asian food, go to Double Dragon. Or you can simply go to Rue Paul Bert and go to one of the many great bistros there: Le Temps au Temps, Unico or Bistro Paul Bert. You can’t do anything wrong there.
Amman, Jordan
A city that is hardly on the list of culinary delights is the Jordanian capital Amman. In general: Jordan is a really great country that you should definitely visit if you haven’t been there yet. You won’t regret it – especially after eating your way through Amman for a few days. Unassuming but no less grandiose for that, Hashem is one of Amman’s oldest restaurants, which is more of a bistro of sorts. Everything is super delicious, super authentic, and they serve what might be the best falafel in the country. Be sure to go! A bit more exclusive and expensive, but still great, is Sufra on Rainbow Street. However, you should make a reservation here in advance.
London, United Kingdom
Of course: no culinary city guide can avoid London. The British metropolis offers one of the most exciting restaurants in the world, often crowned with Michelin stars. In addition, it feels like a new exciting shop opens somewhere every week. And: You can get really great dishes from every national cuisine in London. If you like West African food, go to Chishuru, for example, a great Thai is Singburi in Leytonstone (only takes cash), a slightly different Indian (London generally has the best Indian food outside of India) is Bibi, if you want to try something Malaysian, goes to Sambal Shiok. But be sure to reserve in advance.
