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/ Asia / Asia Traveler adviceStreet foods in Manila
Street foods are ubiquitous in Manila, and as tasty as they are, some of these have been reported to have caused food-poisoning due to unsanitary preparation. You might want to stay away from the...Read full tip...
Filipino Food
Enjoy sumtous Filipino dish at Barrio Fiesta, Josephine's and Aristocrat.. Read full tip...
Be sure to try Bayview's revolving restaurant
If you have the time and the budget for some fine-dining experience, be sure to try the revolving restaurant in Bayview in Penang. Not only will you have a fantastic meal but you will also be serenaded...Read full tip...
Authentic Japenese food in Makati
If you're craving for authentic Japanese food, then you can go to Litte Tokyo located in Chino Roces St. Makati City. Here you will find a cluster of Japanese restaurants, notably Shinjuku and Kikufuji...Read full tip...
Drinking water in Thailand
Drinking tap water in Thailand is generally not advisable. To be on the safe side, you probably are better off buying bottled water, which are cheap at around 5-10 baht each and are readily bought...Read full tip...
Hungry? Go buffet!
A great way to try out mouth-watering Filipino cuisine is by going to an all-you-can-eat buffet. Most hotels have this, though if you are more of a mall-rat, watch out for the likes of Kamayan Restaurant...Read full tip...
Avoid drinking tap water
If you're a tourist in Vietnam and your stomach isn't used to hardly clean water, then don't ever try to drink tap water there. Even the ice. If you have seen how they make their ice, then...Read full tip...
Scrumptious Bagnet
Vigan's bagnet is one of my favorites. This is Ilocano counterpart of lechon lawali which takes a longer process of preparation. I had an opportunity to see how the rigorous preparation takes place up...Read full tip...
Eating vegetables, fruits, etc.
Always remember to never eat vegetables raw in Vietnam. If you have to know, the Vietnamese are notorious for using human waste as fertilizer for their crops. Always peel everything you can...Read full tip...
Vigan Flavor
Other than trying the empanada in Vigan or the small bibingka in the little stalls found in the Plaza, you can head to Cafe Leona which offers a great range of Filipino food. It also offers Japanese and...Read full tip...
Slurp it!
When dining in a Japanese restaurant you might hear someone slurping his/her noodles. It is considered normal and non-offensive to make a loud noise when eating.. Read full tip...
What to eat in Boracay
Seafood and fresh fruits are the common foods offered in Boracay's hotels and restaurants. There is a seafood market near D-mall where you can buy freshly caught fish and shellfish like lobsters and oysters...Read full tip...
Respecting the food
When eating at a Japanese table, it is customary to say "itadakimasu!" ("Thank you for the food") before eating. It is a sign of respect to the food, as well as to the others...Read full tip...
Savory Ema Datshi
A visit to Bhutan is incomplete without sampling the “ema datshi," the country's national dish. This stew is made of pepper, yak cheese, vegetables, and other herbs. The food is quite demanding...Read full tip...