Food defines a journey, and these ten cities deliver unforgettable culinary experiences. From bustling markets to Michelin‑star temples, every bite tells a story.
Below, five paired destinations showcase diverse flavors, transport tips, meal costs, and must‑try dishes—so pack stretchy pants and an appetite!
Vietnam & Malaysia
In Ho Chi Minh City, a bánh mì costs US$1–2, and bowls of phở at Phở Hoà Pasteur (est. 1968) run US$2. Taxis from Tan Son Nhat Airport are ~VND 200 000; city buses are VND 7 000 per ride. Across the Gulf, Kuala Lumpur tempts with nasi lemak at RM 5 and charsiew rice from RM 8. Monorail tickets start at RM 2, and a table at a rooftop bar averages RM 120 per person.
Bangkok & Lucknow
Bangkok’s street food delivers pad thai at THB 40, mango sticky rice at THB 60, and Hainanese chicken rice for THB 50. BTS fares from THB 16; taxi metered starts at THB 35. For regal flavors, Lucknow offers galouti kebabs at INR 200 a plate at Tunday Kebab, and goras roti from INR 30. A cycle rickshaw between Old and New Lucknow is ~INR 50.
Napier & Lima
In New Zealand’s Napier. A round‑trip bus to Havelock North is NZD 10. In Lima, ceviche at Punto Azul is PEN 25; lunch at Central averages PEN 350. The Metropolitano bus runs PEN 2 per trip, and a taxi from Miraflores district is PEN 15.
Belém & Palermo
Belém’s maniçoba stew costs BRL 30 in a riverside café; an entry to Mercado Ver‑o‑Peso is free. Boat rides on the Amazon start at BRL 20. In Palermo, grab a pani câ mèusa for €3 at Mercato della Vucciria, and cannoli from €1.50. The funicular to Monte Pellegrino is €5 round‑trip.
Lyon & Marrakesh
Lyon offers a bouchon meal for €20 at Daniel et Denise; metro tickets are €1.90. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse dishes cost €10–15. In Marrakesh, Djemaa El Fna stalls serve harira soup for MAD 20 and tangia stew for MAD 50. Taxis from the airport are MAD 70 flat.
Conclusion
From Vietnamese street carts to Moroccan spice markets, these ten cities merge tradition and innovation on a plate. Armed with transport options, price points, and local insights, embark on a global feast—where every cityscape becomes a culinary playground. Pack your forks and join Lykkers on the ultimate taste odyssey!
