Plates of salad, sliced beef and dipping sauce photographed from above
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How to Eat Well in a City You Don't Know

How to spot authentic local eateries, decipher regional menus, and eat like a resident wherever you land.

1. Follow the Morning Rush

The best culinary clue in any city is where the working locals queue at 8:00 AM. Look for market stalls, neighborhood bakeries, and corner noodle bars packed with residents.

2. Beware the Multi-Language Menu

Laminated menus translated into five languages with stock photos outside the main square are designed for turnover, not taste. Walk three blocks into the residential grid.

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