Get the low-down on the best noodles in Hong Kong, and killer tacos in Barcelona.
Sister Wah, Hong Kong
Opening hours: Open 7 days
Credit card: Not accepted
Cuisine: Cantonese
“Their beef brisket noodles—with a side of boiled radish—are expertly crafted and never disappoint.” —Matt Abergel, Yardbird, Hong Kong
Carlos Pizza, Sao Paolo
Opening hours: Open 7 days
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: Pizza
“Very tasty pizzas with naturally fermented dough, at a very fair price. It’s one of the best pizzerias in São Paulo.”—Alex Atala, D.O.M. Sao Paolo, Brazil
Mamak, Sydney
Opening hours: Open 7 days
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: Malaysian
“The food is super-tasty Malaysian. They make the best roti right in the window, which is such a joy to watch. They are not licensed so you’re only going there for the food, which helps to keep things cheap!” —Danielle Alvarez, Freds, Sydney
Dumplings Legend, London
Opening hours: Open 7 days
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: Chinese
“On the weekend, I think it’s the only place I like to go after service. My favorite dumplings are of course the xiao long bao, the soup dumplings. I love the ritual, I love the way they burst in your mouth, I love eating them until I can’t move. Plus it’s probably the fastest service you can get anywhere.”—Tomer Amedi, The Palomar, London
La Choza, Buenos Aires
Opening hours: Closed Monday
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: Argentinian Grill
“Halfway between the ‘Bolichón’ and the typical BA grill—its thick grilled steak (45-minutes wait) is ideal to share and never fails.”—Federico Fialyre , TOMO 1 Buenos Aires,
Bao, London
Opening hours: Closed Sunday
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: Taiwanese
“This is fast food, but not as the term would suggest. The buns are what pull people in, but it’s all the sides I go back for—the aubergine mapo is incredible.” —Yotam Ottolenghi, Ottolenghi, London
Salt Grill, Jakarta
Opening hours: Open 7 days
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: International
“Salt Grill offers really nice, modern Australian cuisine, and the business lunch package is around $13 (£10) for two courses. The restaurant is located on the 56th floor and has the best view in Jakarta.” —Petty Elliott, Indonesia
Nanban, London
Opening hours: Open 7 days
Credit card: Accepted but not AMEX
Cuisine: Japanese
“The most incredible ramen and side dishes. Inspired, beyond delicious, stunning flavors. Food that warms your heart and soul.”—Andi Oliver, Andi's London
Niño Viejo, Barcelona
Opening hours: Closed Sunday
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: Mexican
“Mexican taqueria by Albert Adrià and Paco Méndez. A perfect balance between simple, traditional, and modern and interesting cuisine, with cocktails based on tequila and mezcal and the best tacos that I’ve ever eaten.”—Evgeny Vikentev, HAMLET & JACKS, St Petersburg
Farmer's Market, Tokyo
Opening hours: Open Saturday & Sunday
Credit card: Not Accepted
Cuisine: Street Food
“Every Saturday and Sunday, Farmer’s Market has different choices of food trucks, ranging from Japanese bento to Italian pizza, coffee, pastries, etc. using very fresh ingredients from the market. You can’t experience better quality than here at any food court in Japan.”—Shinobu Namae, L’Effervesence, Tokyo Japan
Trattoria Alla Posta, Udine
Opening hours: Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Credit card: Accepted but not AMEX or Diners
Cuisine: Italian
“Great old-school local cuisine.”—Ana Roš, Hisa Franko, Kobarid
Domlise's Po Boy and Bar, New Orleans
Opening hours: Closed Sunday
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: Southern American
“This walk-up counter serves some of the best po-boys in the city and has my favorite muffaletta (New Orleans sandwich) in town. Great food, cheap prices and no-nonsense.”—Nina Compton, Compère Lapin, New Orleans NEW ORLEANS
Mamouns Falafel, New York
Opening hours: Open 7 days
Credit card: Accepted
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
“A great, cheap bite that you can get any time of day.” —Daniel Humm, Eleven Madison Park, New York
Bondi Surf Seafoods, Sydney
Opening hours: Open 7 Days
Credit card: Accepted but not AMEX or Diners
Cuisine: Seafood
“Huge variety of fish, grilled, pan-fried, or deep-fried to order. Take it away and eat on the grass over the road with spectacular views of Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach.”—Lucio Galletto, Lucio's, Sydney
Padella, London
Opening hours: Open 7 Days
Credit cards: Accepted
Cuisine: Italian
“I always try to get there early—there’s a great spot in the window, or outside the restaurant, where you can people-watch with a big bowl of pasta and an Aperol Spritz, and I’m a happy chef.”—Elizabeth Haigh, Shibui, London
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