Danji- NYC

Danji is a fabulous little place serving Korean tapas in midtown New York. Korean tapas are certainly not two words you would expect to hear together, but it works wonderfully at Danji and it would be a great place to go for a first date due to its warm, intimate atmosphere. (not that I would know, I went with my whole family and we ate awkwardly amongst romantic diners.)

Tofu with ginger scallion dressing $8

Roka

Anyone who knows me will know my obsession with Japanese food- and Roka has got to be one of my favourite places to go to when I need my craving satisfied.

Wagyu gunkan sushi with oscietra caviar, spring onion and ginger

Luke's Lobster- NYC

A haven for seafood lovers, this unassuming shop in NYC is my new favourite food-on-the-go stop. (well, it would be if I lived in NYC) Follow the jump for more saliva-inducing pictures...

Chino Latino

"Kani kani" soft shell crab and avocado nigiri sushi

I went to this Asian-fusion restaurant for my mum's birthday in January this year- although it may seem a bit far out near Vauxhall (in London) the food is definitely worth going out there and sampling. 

Jaleo- Washington DC

Endibias Con Queso De Cabra Y Naranjas

When I was in Washington DC visiting friends, they took me to this insanely good Spanish tapas restaurant called Jaleo. It’s a chain run by the infamous Jose Andres, and one meal here was enough to boost Spanish cuisine from “oh-its-just-paella” to a new favourite of mine.

BiBimBap

I know what most of you are thinking: what on earth is a “bibimbap”?! Read on to find out...

Koya

It’s not hard to spot Koya, despite its neutral-toned exterior- a long queue frequently winds down from its door and spills onto the street, and I can certainly see why...

Nam

Located on the corner of Dean Street, this unsung hero championing Vietnamese street food is a fast and healthy option for the hungry time-conscious diner looking for bowls of steaming hot silky ribbons of pho, or refreshing vermicelli salad.

Hummus Bros

“Give (Chick) Peas a Chance” is the extremely befitting slogan for this gem of a snack bar tucked away in Soho- if you haven’t eaten here before, you can’t form a negative opinion on hummus just yet.