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Best Street Food Destinations in Asia to Satisfy Your Taste Buds

Best Street Food Destinations in Asia to Satisfy Your Taste Buds

Asia offers travelers the ultimate tourism experience with its vibrant cultures and delectable cuisines. The abundance of fresh produce and exotic seafood makes Asian cuisine truly unique. Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan, and Afghanistan are some of the Asian countries famous for their exciting and mouth-watering street food. 

If you’re looking for tour packages to Asia that will allow you to satiate those taste buds with yummy street food, then here is a list of the best street food destinations.

Wonderful Vietnam for Pho and Banh Mi

Peddled wears, buzzing food carts, and smoky stalls make Vietnamese street food a must-have experience. Everyone works hard to earn a living and the street food carts sell fresh food that can be served instantly and fills the tummy quickly. Your trip to Asia is incomplete if you have not tried Pho and Banh Mi of Vietnam. Head to Hanoi, Sapa, and Saigon to relish the most delicious street food dishes. Pho is a soup made with broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat. Bahn Mi is a baguette stuffed with meat, vegetables, and sauces. It is often eaten as a quick meal.

Culinary Delights of Cambodia 

Cambodia is a land of surprises. The humble people will surprise you with their immense warmth and the best food. Visit Krong Siem Rip, Phnom Penh, and Banteay Srei to sample some yummy street food. Satisfy your cravings for meaty, juicy and fresh taste with Lort Cha and Chet Chien. Lort Cha is similar to the Chowmein served in many countries in Asia. This humble dish is full of flavors and textures. The stir-fried, short rice noodles are sold on food carts as well as restaurants. Chet Chien is Cambodian fried banana nuggets, a popular snack all over Cambodia.

Lip Smacking Satays and Pad Thai in Thailand

Thai food includes the generous use of coconut milk, chillies, galangal, kafir lime and lemongrass. Fish, poultry and pork are cooked with fragrant spices and fresh herbs with a generous addition of coconut milk. You must head to Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai to relish the mouth-watering variety of street food. The chicken, pork, and squid along with the vegetable satays is the signature dish of Thailand. Pad Thai is the most famous noodles stir-fried with vegetables and meat.

Scintillating Japan for Yakitori and Takoyaki

You cannot escape the delightful spread of Yakitori and Takoyaki recipes. Do not leave Japan without visiting Tokyo, Osaka, and Nara for the yummy street food. Japanese cuisine showcases a tasty balance of sweet, sour, and hot spices. Ball-shaped Takoyaki is a Japanese snack filled with minced seafood, tempura crumbs, green onion, and pickled ginger. Grilled over a charcoal fire, Yakitori skewers are a popular street food all over Japan.

Afghanistan for Sweets and Meat

Afghans cook meat and vegetables in large quantities. Piping hot and huge portions of meat, bread, and fruits can be seen everywhere in Afghanistan. Tourists are served generous portions of meat, sweets, vegetables, and drinks. Some of the most celebrated Afghani street food dishes are Kabuli Pulao – a rice dish with spices, vegetables, and meat, and Afghan Jalebi – a sweet fried crunchy delight. Head to Kabul and Herat for the most vibrant street food dishes.

This list of 5 best street destinations in Asia will surely make you pack your bags right away. Just apply for a hassle-free travel loan from Tata Capital. Our Asia travel guide will give you some great travel tips for visiting Asia and help you decide on the best places to explore.