Eating Abroad

Dishes, menus and shop shelves from other countries, explained before you choose: what things taste like, what they are called, and what to try first when a cuisine is new to you.

• 12 unusual Asian supermarket finds, and what they taste likeSeaweed snacks, wasabi peas, mochi, marble soda, century eggs and more: what unusual Asian supermarket finds taste like, from easy to bold.
• 10 Mexican dishes beyond tacos, and how they tasteMole, pozole, chiles rellenos, tamales and more: what ten classic Mexican dishes taste like and how hot they usually are, beyond tacos.
• A first-timer's guide to a Korean menuBibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi stew, tteokbokki and more: what the dishes on a Korean menu taste like, which are spicy, and what to order first.
• 12 Japanese convenience store foods, and what they taste likeOnigiri, egg sandwiches, oden, melon bread and more: what to eat at a Japanese convenience store, and what each of them tastes like.
• 15 Thai dishes explained, before you orderPad Thai, tom yum, green curry, som tam and 11 more: what each Thai dish tastes like and how hot it usually is, so you can order with confidence.