The Thai staple. What can be better than a cold iced tea on a hot afternoon in Chiang Mai? Although they often make them too sweet so I always ask for no added sugar.
Really spicy. Plenty of fresh ingredients and lots of variety. Famous for tom yum, pad thai, and curries.
Also know as Tan Tan Ramen. This is the best ramen, period. Rich, creamy, and spicy, topped with eggs and ground pork. It has a distinctive flavor thanks to the use of chili oil and doubanjiang, a type of spicy bean paste. It originated from similar Sichuanese dish called Dandan noodles.
The new digital nomad favorite. A world-class metropolis. Fun and exciting. Affordable. Easy to reach by plane. It's not all rosy, though, air quality could be better and it's not really a walkable city.