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The 25 best cities for foodies around the world

marrakesh food stalls
marrakesh food stalls

One of the best parts about traveling is getting to indulge in regional delicacies from around the world.

We combed through a recent Quora thread on the best cities for foodies, and pulled out the top food cities where you'll everything from high-end Michelin-starred restaurants to scrumptious street food.

From Tokyo, which is home to the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, to Tel Aviv, where meals come with an array of fresh salads and appetizers, here are 25 cities that any foodie should cross off their bucket list.

BANGKOK, THAILAND: In Bangkok, endless street stalls can be found with familiar dishes like pad Thai, which Thip Samai on Mahachai Road is known for. There is also a new trend of pop-up restaurants like Opposite, where chefs organize set dinners at fixed prices that are based on a theme like New Orleans, northeastern Thai, and a Roman dinner.

Source: Travel Channel, CNN Travel

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BARCELONA, SPAIN: In Barcelona, you have an abundance of cured pork, Serrano ham, and cold cuts from inland Catalonia, but you also get fresh fish from the Mediterranean Sea. You can experience traditional Catalan cooking in areas like the Barri Gòtic quarter, sample tapas in various tapas restaurants like Cal Pep, and explore the Boqueria market for stalls of fresh produce and treats.

Source: Frommers

See the best places for foodies to eat in Barcelona »



BOLOGNA, ITALY: Food tours are popular in Bologna, Italy, the city that invented Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. You can sample the fresh mortadella and other cheeses of the Mercato di Mezzo market, browse the family-owned stores and artisan producers in the cobbled lanes of Quadrilatero, and end the day with a scoop of creamy gelato.

Source: National Geographic



BRUGES, BELGIUM: Besides its delectable stands where you can get waffles topped with cream, fresh fruits, and chocolate, Bruges is also known for offering top-notch chocolate, mussels, and fries. Head to The Chocolate Line, where chef Dominique Person uses everything from wasabi and guacamole to chicken and oysters in his chocolates (which even come in a deck of edible playing cards).

Source: The Guardian



BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: In Buenos Aires, you can indulge in juicy grass-fed steaks, multi-course chef’s tasting menus, and quality wines for under $30. Its parilladas (grills) are famous for their tender steaks and meats and Buenos Aires is also home to a large illegal underground food scene that has been receiving high praises in the media over the last few years.

Source: Vice

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