Lomo Saltado (stir fry with sirloin onions and tomatoes) are just a few of the tantalizing dishes that draw visitors.
4. Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg is quickly working to “one-up” Cape Town as a place for foodies to explore due to its melting pot of people from various backgrounds and its affordable and growing fine dining scene. The diversity of “Jo’Burg” undoubtedly shows up in how its native dishes are prepared.
Whether it’s breweries and bars, unique desserts like malva pudding and melkert, or traditional dishes like chakalaka, this city has a culinary pulse that is strong and thriving.
5. Tokyo, Japan
There’s more to consume in this city than just sushi. Tokyo has over 200 Michelin-star restaurants (more than any other place in the world), but it’s the street food that really brings the heat because it’s cheap and just as delicious.
Dishes like the savory yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) are a must-try along with the extremely popular takoyaki (minced octopus, onions and ginger rolled into a doughy ball and baked). Be sure to head over to Tokyo’s central fish market which has moved to the man-made island of Toyosu and participate in the live fish auctions.
Tiffany D. Smith is a native Chicagoan who has spent nearly 15 years as a television journalist. She received her B.A. in Radio and Television Production and M.A. in Journalism from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She uses her travel blog theloveoffoodandtravel.