Street food
Photo: Muhammad Mahdi Karim, GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons
Colourful and diverse, street food is an experience you can find in cities and towns all around the world. It's generally convenient and cheap, but its appeal goes far beyond that. Street food can be simple yet utterly delicious, and it's often a great way to sample some authentic local cuisine. Joining locals around bustling little street stalls can open doors and lead to memorable encounters. In some countries, whether you're a typical foodie or not, you may find that your search for great street food turns out to be among the best experiences of your trip.
UnderstandWhile available pretty much anywhere, street food is most commonly associated with hot climates in general and Asian countries in particular.
EatStreet food is often not limited to just one country or region: for example, hamburgers can be found almost everywhere in the world.
DrinkStreet food is often eaten in warm climates, hence cooled soft drinks, water, fruit juice or beer are the most common beverages to drink together with this kind of food.
Stay healthyUnderstand that street food vendors do not necessarily have the same standard of hygiene as sit-down restaurants and cafés.
RespectIt's a good idea to look at how other people eat; otherwise, the food might end up everywhere but in your mouth and/or you will make a spectacle of yourself.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Street food" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Muhammad Mahdi Karim, GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons