Surpassing Bangkok, this destination in Vietnam has the second best street food in Asia

From stalls in Penang to back alleys in Vietnam, 'follow your stomach' to 10 of the best street food cities across Asia.

Asia is considered the epitome of street food, ranked among the best in the world – just ask Michelin. Picture pans ablaze, tiny red plastic stools, and wafting aromas. Here is a list of the 10 best food cities in Asia, as voted by the prestigious British travel magazine Time Out .

1.Penang, Malaysia

A cultural blend of Malay, Chinese, Peranakan and Indian, Penang has a long list of specialties to try, including char kuey teow (stir-fried noodles), assam laksa (a sour laksa), roti canai (Indian flatbread) and hokkien mee (a type of prawn noodles). Ask the locals where the best place to try each dish is and you’ll always get different answers.

2. Hanoi , Vietnam

Vietnam’s capital is home to a wealth of delicious food to be found in its narrow alleyways, winding concrete staircases and crowded street corners. There’s a long list of must-try dishes, from banh mi to pho, banh cuon, bun cha…

3. Singapore

Singapore's street food is so delicious that it was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020. With over 200 street food areas to choose from, there are thousands of stalls for you to enjoy signature dishes.

4.Mumbai, India

Navigating Mumbai's street food scene is not for the faint of heart or stomach, but be brave, your taste buds will thank you. Influences from the local Maharashtrians, South Indians, British and Portuguese have shaped this diverse cuisine.

5. Chiang Mai, Thailand

It’s hard to have a bad meal in Chiang Mai. Thailand’s northern capital is famous for its Lanna cuisine, especially its chilies and bold flavours like Chinese sausage and spicy pork sausage, and there are dozens of night markets to explore around the city’s walled city.

6. Tainan, Taiwan

This ancient Taiwanese city is known as the island’s birthplace and culinary capital. Here, beloved beef soup recipes have been perfected over hundreds of years, passed down through generations. A good rule of thumb when visiting is to wander the alleys, past the hanging red lanterns and street art, and jump into any long queue you see – the food is there.

7.Osaka, Japan

Known as "Japan's kitchen", Osaka is a great destination for foodies looking for affordable dishes like takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (a Japanese version of savory pancakes)...

8. Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is famous for its delicious street food, from Jay Fai's world-famous crab omelet to trays of mango sticky rice. Banthat Thong Road has just about every Thai dish your stomach could desire...

9. Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Definitely an underrated street food destination, but the streets of Phnom Penh are more than just tarantulas and deep-fried scorpions. There’s more to the flavours here, like fish amok, a Cambodian signature dish made from freshwater fish mixed with coconut curry and steamed in banana leaves; num pang with pate, a refreshing and addictive version of a Cambodian banh mi

10. Chengdu, China

The center of Sichuan cuisine in China, Chengdu is a UNESCO-listed city of gastronomy, famous for its fiery chili dishes.

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