Hija de Sanchez Taqueria in Copenhagen, Denmark

Hija de Sanchez Taqueria at Kødbyen was so nice, we ate there twice. Rosio Sanchez, the chef behind this worked at Noma and employs the same ethos of nordic cuisine. Fresh, from scratch, and local ingredients.

Food, TravelYafen LiangNovember 28, 2022food, travel, copenhagen, denmark, kodbyen, hija de sanchez, noma, michelin, nordic cuisine, nordicComment

Kødbyens Fiskebar in Copenhagen, Denmark

Kødbyens Fiskebar is rated with a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin guide, meaning high quality meals at a decent price. We sampled delicious French oysters, a very unique dark bread with butter, fish and chips, and hake.

Travel, FoodYafen LiangNovember 17, 2022travel, food, copenhagen, denmark, kodbyens fiskebar, fiskebaren, bib gourmand, michelin, oyster, oysters, fish and chips, fish, hake, nordic cuisine, nordic, breadComment

Phoenicia Diner in Phoenicia, New York

Up in the Catskills is the Phoenicia Diner, was built in 1962 and moved to the Catskills in the 1980s. The vibe is casual yet refined, and everything is on a first come first serve basis. No reservations.

Food, TravelYafen LiangJune 21, 2022food, new york, catskills, phoenicia, phoenicia diner, brunch, dinerComment

Timeout Market in Lisbon, Portugal

Timeout Market - a warehouse sized space that opened in May 2014, serves as a market, a cafeteria, a museum, and a gathering space. Come here and within stalls of each other, you will find decadent desserts, fresh seafood, succulent meat, and so much more. Lisbon is a relatively affordable city considering the quality and freshness of the food, as well as the intricacies of some dishes. Timeout Market is just a convenient location to eat, soak in the culture, and even buy some souvenirs.

Travel, FoodYafen LiangSeptember 11, 2021travel, food, portugal, lisbon, lisboa, timeout market, market, pasteis, pasteis de nata, seafoodComment

Pastéis de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal

Established in 1837, Pastéis de Belém, was born out of necessity. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, there was a general store attached to a sugar cane refinery next to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Due to the liberal revolution, it was a difficult time for religious people and someone from the nearby monastery offered pastries for sale, known as Pastéis de Belém.

Food, TravelYafen LiangJuly 10, 2021food, travel, pasteis, pasteis de belem, lisbon, portugal, lisboa, mosteiro dos jeronimos, pastry, egg tart, belemComment

Ginjinha Sem Rival in Lisbon, Portugal

Take a whiff of that ruby liquid. Ginjina, pronounced almost like a New Yorker saying ginger, is a cherry liqueur. Sugar, cinnamon, cherries, and alcohol steep together to create a sweet and dangerous drink.

FoodYafen LiangMarch 24, 2021city, fiood, lisbon, lisboa, portugal, ginjinha, liquor, alcohol, cherry, drinkComment

Bebek Bengil Crispy Duck Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia

An icon in Bali, Bebek Bengil Crispy Duck has many locations throughout Indonesia; we visited the Nusa Dua location. Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner) thankfully does not live up to its namesake. The seating is wide and open, and far from dirty.

Warung Pondok Madu in Bali, Indonesia

My first introduction to Balinese cuisine should have been at Warung Pondok Madu instead of an airport cafe version of Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice). Touted as the best bbq local pork ribs in Ubud, it certainly does not disappoint. The pork is well balanced with savory and sweet and smokiness, marinated with great care and falling apart from the bone. The way I gush about this pork is sincere, given that barbecue meat is not a favorite meal of mine.

Travel, FoodYafen LiangAugust 4, 2020travel, food, warung pondok madu, bali, indonesia, ubud, ribs, pork, pork ribs, bbq, barbecue, nasi goreng, fried rice, warung, vegetarian, veganComment

Einstein au Jardin in Bern, Switzerland

An unassuming, tiny little spot in Bern, Einstein au Jardin offers incredible views for the price of a hot coffee or tea. My ginger lemon tea was incredibly fresh and my friend’s cappuccino was exquisitely made.

FoodYafen LiangFebruary 21, 2020food, city, einstein au jardin, bern, switzerland, aare, aare river Comment