Few culinary personalities have captured the public consciousness like Anthony Bourdain. The unapologetically candid personality brought an air of honesty and humility to his approach to food and ultimately became associated with the idea that truly transcendent dining experiences come from straying from the beaten path. The “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown” host traveled the world in search of the best places to eat whether it’s a local staple a small restaurant or a renowned establishment. Bourdain always seemed to find the absolute best places to eat abroad which inherently begs the question: What does he think are the best food destinations?
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This Was Anthony Bourdain's Favorite City in the World
In a 2011 interview with National Geographic Bourdain was asked this exact question about "both culinary excellence and culture." His immediate response was to list a trio of East Asian cities that were absolutely brimming with culture and personality. In response to the question Bourdain replied "You have a solid argument that Singapore Hong Kong and Tokyo are culinary capitals. They have the most amazing food in the smallest of spaces. Those would be very hard arguments to argue against." So there you have it — if food is a high priority on your travel list you now have three new cities to add to the top. But why did Bourdain choose these three in particular?
From the coconut curry noodle dish of Singaporean laksa to the smoky stir-fried char kway teow to the aromatic yet versatile nasi lemak Singapore’s food culture seems to have derived from its surrounding regions and is a veritable melting pot of East Asian Malay and Oceanic cuisines that have evolved into their own entities. When it comes to drinks the rosy bandung the refreshing chendol and the classic Singapore sling are just a few of the unique options presented to you.
Hong Kong is perhaps best known as a notable dim sum destination. But beyond navigating a dim sum menu (a lesson in itself) Hong Kong offers a variety of iconic dishes from Cantonese roast goose and claypot rice to three-stuffed treasures (a fried street food staple with eggplant peppers and tofu). If you’re looking for something sweet you can’t go wrong with mango sago pomelo pudding. Milk (and boba) tea is also very popular in Hong Kong so you’re sure to have a remarkable experience no matter what you’re in the mood for.
