BEST ASIAN GO-TO and MUST-TASTE STREET FOODS

Street foods are the best go-to-rush food. Not only are deemed to be popular but the tastes are oddly disproportional to the price, meaning--- the taste is up to par while the prices are low. Street foods are mostly at an affordable price and are very convenient especially for those who are in a hurry. Street foods can be served 24/7 and can be eaten breakfast until evening.

Street foods in Asia offer tons of options to choose from dessert to can-be viand or to just simply snacks. Let us take a look around Asia and search every nook and cranny for mouth-watering street foods that every person on 6 other continents should try!

HALO-HALO, PHILIPPINES

In a tropical country that equates to almost 21 to 26.6 degrees Celsius heat index, Halo-halo is the best treat to at least quell the very hot season. Halo-Halo (or “mixed” in English) is the pride of the Philippines. It is made up of crushed ice, condensed milk, sweetened beans, ice cream, and a variety of fruits basically mixed together. Halo-halo can be traced back to pre-war Japanese Filipinos and sweets from Japan's kakigri class of desserts. There are numerous varieties and versions of halo-halo available in the Philippines today.

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TAKOYAKI, JAPAN

Takoyaki is one of the most popular street food in Japan and is known throughout the world. It is also called ‘octopus balls’ because of its circle-shaped appearance. This famous Japanese snack is made up of wheat flour batter and is cooked in a special custom-made pan. This street food is filled with grilled octopus, beni shoga, green onions, and crunchy tempura scraps (tenkasu) (pickled red ginger). The garnishes of Takoyaki are aonori (dried, powdered seaweed), katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) seasoned with

Japanese mayonnaise, and salted but sweet Takoyaki sauce. Takoyaki can be served skewered or stacked in a container or tray.

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TTEOKBOKKI, SOUTH KOREA

An avid fan of Kdrama at least has known the famous spicy rice cake in Korea, Teokkbokki. Teokboki is one of the most famous and popular street food in Korea. Its enticing orange color and saucy appearance will surely make anyone’s mouth water. This street food is cylindrical in shape and chewy white rice cake noodles stir-fried in a delectable spicy gochujang-based sauce. Teokkbokki can be paired with ramen, eggs, and or cheese.

Teokkbokki was originally called teok jjim (steamed rice cakes) and was one of the royal court’s dishes during the Joseon dynasty.

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MOO PING, THAILAND

Craving for a barbeque while you are traveling in Thailand? How about try Thailand’s grilled pork skewer called ‘Moo ping’. Moo ping is skewered marinated thin slices of pork with herbs and spices. Coriander roots, as well as soy sauce, sugar, and coconut milk are used in the marinade. It is marinated throughout the night so it is very rich in flavors and is as well-seasoned as Moo ping is larded with coconut milk while grilling. Moo ping

is best served accompanied with sticky rice and a tamarind sauce.

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PHO, VIETNAM

Vietnam can offer tourists its famous soup called ‘Pho’. Pho pronounced as ‘fuh’ is made of flat rice noodles souped with chicken or beef broth. It is believed to be originated way back in the 20th century in the northern part of Vietnam in a village called Hanoi in Vân Cù. Pho is also served in famous restaurants nowadays. This dish doesn’t have a distinct flavor

as it varies with the meat and condiments. Add lemon to it, it will have a tart flavor, or add the red pepper, a spicy supper is ready to be eaten.

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XIAO LONGBAO, CHINA

This famous street food is known in and outside China. It is a traditional Chinese steamed bun that originated from Jiangsu province called Xiao Longbao. Xiang Longbao literally means “small basket bun”, it has an aromatic pork mince filling enveloped in a delicately steamed dumpling wrapper with a thick, meaty soup. The dumpling’s wrapper is super delicate and thin yet soft and elastic. Although Xiang Longbao’s wrapper is almost semi-transparent it appears to be sturdy.

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These dishes are some of the most delicious and popular street foods in Asia actually---there are tons and seemed limitless. Asian street foods are not only found in the respective countries of origin but are also being globalized and glocalized in other foreign countries. These mentioned street foods may not unto everyone’s palate by surely appetizing for those who already tasted it. Street foods are not only cheap foods that are being sold in the streets but can be a reflection of the countries’ culture and tradition for; every food has its meaning and origin.