When you’re walking along the misty streets around Sapa Lake while being surrounded by nature and traditional charm, stumbling into the restaurants around the lake feels like a little reward. They are undeniably vibrant and full of life, especially as the sun begins to set and the area takes on a cozy, golden glow. What

During our recent school teambuilding trip that took us from Hanoi to Sapa and finally to Hạ Long, Vietnam, we made our very first stop in the city at Ẩm Thực Làng Chài Hạ Long. It was a much-anticipated break after hours of travel. We were greeted with a well-lit, spacious restaurant bustling with the

For the next episode of my recipes made from my mom’s cheese haul, I went with something light, fluffy, and a little fancy Gouda Cheese Soufflé. My mom bought and gave me a huge cheese collection when she was on her trip from the Netherlands. She came home with all sorts of cheeses from young

Ichiran is one of Japan’s most iconic ramen chains, known globally for its signature tonkotsu ramen and unique solo dining booths that allow guests to focus entirely on the flavor experience. Even outside of Japan, the name Ichiran is frequently mentioned by ramen lovers and I completely understand why. I was surprised to learn that

One of the joys of watching food travel shows is stumbling upon dishes I’ve never encountered before and that’s exactly how I discovered Scotch Eggs. I was watching Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, specifically the episode set in London, when this hearty, golden-brown snack caught my eye. It’s a soft or hard-boiled egg, wrapped in seasoned

During our nine-day stay in Fukuoka, one thing became clear right away. This isn’t Tokyo or Osaka. Fukuoka doesn’t overwhelm with massive tourist attractions at every corner, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing. What it lacks in towering landmarks, it makes up for with slower, scenic experiences that give you a real feel for

Sausage Pizza Smørrebrød is another cheese dish from my mom’s epic cheese haul from her trip to the Netherlands. She came home with all sorts of cheeses from young and aged Gouda, soft-ripened cheese like Brie or Camembert, smoked cheese, spreads to a beautiful goat cheese coated in lavender. With so many choices, I’ve been

On our second day exploring Kyushu, we booked a day tour via Klook that included stops at Dazaifu Shrine, Yufuin Floral Village, and one of the most unique attractions in the region, Beppu’s Boiling Hell Hot Spring, also known as Beppu Jigoku. When I first heard the words “hot spring” in the itinerary, I thought

For our next cheese dishes episode, I decided to grab the cheddar and make something easy, indulgent, and seriously comforting. My mom bought and gave me a huge cheese collection when she was on her trip from the Netherlands. She came home with all sorts of cheeses from young and aged Gouda, soft-ripened cheese like

When you’re in Fukuoka City, most of the must-visit spots fall under temples, parks, and shopping areas. So after spending our first few days ticking those off the list and even venturing out to nearby prefectures for some nature and mountain views, we thought the rest of our trip would be just food trips and