something about bún feels so endless. and i’m a hoe for food that is endless. that goes down easy. thin, pearl-colored vermicelli noodles have the perfect girth and texture for slurping down fast. chewing becomes optional. a satisfied woman becomes inevitable. [su_spacer size=”40″] [su_spacer size=”40″] The Beauty Of Bún [su_spacer size=”30″] of all the components… Read More


Nem phần. Packed with plants. Filling. Flavorful. Destined to be a crowd pleaser, a lunchtime go-to. [su_spacer size=”40″] [su_spacer size=”40″] The Pot Of Golden Dipping Sauce At The End Of Rainbowed Rolls Nem phần is a quirky concept endemic to the Khánh Hòa province. These slender wraps of goodness technically originate from the town of… Read More


The poultry industry often severs the beaks of layer hens with a practice known as ‘debeaking.’ In Nepal, both the upper and lower beaks are heavily trimmed, even for chickens sold to be raised in the backyard, making it obvious which were born in the village and which in the factory. [su_spacer size=”40″] [su_spacer size=”40″]… Read More


This ball of brown exudes nourishment as it glistens with moisture on the plate (or leaf). Paired with spicy vegetarian broths or rich and meaty sides, the earthy taste of ragi mudde has an advanced level of acquirement that falls somewhere between ceviche and balut. Perhaps what most distinguishes mudde is that it is not… Read More


Every morning in the quiet, four o’clock murk of a village outside Dharamshala, a humble, slightly balding man begins to stir from his sleep. Potatoes are boiled. The dal of the day, chili chutney, and whole wheat dough are carefully prepared. Everything is loaded onto a scooter and he’s off. [su_spacer size=”40″] [su_spacer size=”40″] At… Read More


Once upon a time a Punjabi boy visited Manikaran, a holy hamlet of India that was especially venerated by followers of Sikhism. When the boy was hungry he found a local tea stall. He bit into the steamy, crispy layers of a stuffed flatbread and his life was transformed forevermore. [su_spacer size=”30″] [su_spacer size=”25″] Love… Read More


A wide, steamy bowl of broth. Winter radish and bits of chopped beef blended in. A nest of soft, thin, hand-pulled noodles. A dark puddle of chili oil. Green onion garnish. [su_spacer size=”45″] [su_spacer size=”45″] The World’s Best Beef Noodles 牛肉面 (niú ròu miàn). Beef noodles. A cornerstone dish to the Chinese cuisine, for three… Read More


Sunflower seeds are the holy grail of Chinese munchies. Locals tow bags of roasted sunflower seeds with them wherever they go. Whether bored, gossiping about who got accepted to what university, playing mahjong, drinking tea, drinking, or especially when taking the train, I assure you that they will be cracking these things.     The Ultimate Chinese Snack… Read More