Hear the inspirational story of street food chef Jay Fai, who puts a spin on tom yum soup and boasts a Michelin star for her crab omelets.
Toyo is the humorous, fiery chef of a beloved izakaya in Osaka, the epicure's city known for popularizing street favorites from okonomiyaki to takoyaki
From the crispy savory chaat to the spiced chole bhature, these Delhi street flavors are deeply connected to family stories and political history.
Among the sidewalk delicacies from gudeg to cassava noodles, the jajan pasar is the oldest. And one woman's recipe offers a window into the past.
Tofu pudding. Fish head soup. Goat stew. The family-owned street stalls of Chiayi are bastions of Taiwan's culinary traditions.
The food stalls at Gwangjang Market showcase some of South Korea's beloved old favorites, from soy-marinated crabs to knife-cut noodles.
Snail and broken rice are staples of Ho Chi Minh City's outdoorsy street food culture, which has been shaped by both history and family memory.
Putu piring, wonton noodles, chili crab, chicken rice. Hawkers selling some of Singapore's favorite dishes offer a glimpse into their lives.
Benefitting from the rich biodiversity of the land and sea, Florencio Escabas makes a reef eel soup held dear by the island city's many residents.
Argentines are passionate about street food, be it choripanes or fugazzeta, but Pato Rodriguez's cheesy tortilla has even acclaimed chefs raving.
Hearty feijoada. Spicy moqueca Beachside pirão. Bahia's food is awash with both African and Portuguese influences - and lots and lots of dendê oil.
Toasted tlayudas and vinegary piedrazos embody the rich biodiversity and profound flavors of Oaxaca. Meet Doña Vale, who makes peerless memelas.
Joyfully diverse yet singular in flavor, Lima's food culture lives for honeyed picarones, savory anticuchos and one chef's Nikkei-inspired ceviche.
Luz Dary and the women at La Perseverancia food market reinvent classic Colombian dishes such as arepas and ajiaco, reinvigorating local cuisine.
Rellenos queen Doña Emi and other cholitas fight to be seen while upholding traditional bites like anise-flavored buñuelos and fiery chola sandwiches.
Carnitas simmered with love, skewers kissed by fire, hot dogs that make the score - some of the best eats in LA can be found in its many communities.
Portland's freethinking food scene fosters barbecue brisket tacos, loaded mac and cheese - and Thuy Pham's heartfelt Vietnamese vegan pork belly.
Always on the go, the Big Apple fuels its hustle with soul-stirring shrimp and grits, crisp slices, spicy halal chicken and rice, and snappy dogs.
Amid a party city's mix of po'boys, snowballs and crawfish, Ms. Linda Green's beloved yakamein bubbles with inspiration, even in the face of tragedy.
Sparkling fresh poke. Succulent kalua pig. Tempting, tender kalbi. For a real taste of Hawaii, take a bit at its lunch trucks and holes-in-the-wall.
Souse - that bold, vinegary broth boosted with meat and potatoes - saved Souseman Larry's life in a town built on fritas, pikliz and Cuban sandwiches.
