Shoyu Ramen
Silky noodles, soy-bright broth and a jammy egg.
48 dishes · 8 cuisines · Your choice
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Tacos al Pastor
Chile-marinated pork, pineapple, onion and cilantro.
Classic Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked layers with mascarpone and cocoa.
Butter Chicken
Charred chicken in a silky tomato-butter sauce.
Xiaolongbao
Delicate soup dumplings with ginger and black vinegar.
Sushi Platter
Nigiri and maki with bright, clean flavors.
Pad Thai
Wok-fried noodles, tamarind, peanuts and lime.
Bibimbap
Rice, seasoned vegetables, egg and gochujang.
Feijoada
Slow-cooked black beans, pork, rice and orange.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Tangy kimchi, rice, sesame and a crisp-edged egg.
Cacio e Pepe
Pasta, pecorino and black pepper in glossy harmony.
Mapo Tofu
Silken tofu, fermented bean paste and Sichuan pepper.
Tempura
Feather-light battered seafood and seasonal vegetables.
Okonomiyaki
Savory cabbage pancake with sauce, mayonnaise and bonito.
Japanese Curry Rice
Thick, gently spiced curry with rice and vegetables.
Yakitori
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers with salt or tare glaze.
Tteokbokki
Chewy rice cakes in a glossy sweet-spicy gochujang sauce.
Japchae
Sweet-potato glass noodles with vegetables and sesame.
Bulgogi
Thin beef marinated with soy, pear, garlic and sesame.
Sundubu-jjigae
Silken tofu bubbling in a chile-red savory broth.
Pizza Margherita
Blistered dough, tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil.
Risotto alla Milanese
Creamy saffron rice with a gently firm center.
Lasagna Bolognese
Layered pasta, slow ragù, béchamel and cheese.
Italian Gelato
Dense, smooth frozen cream served slightly warmer than ice cream.
Mole Poblano
Layered chile, spice, seed and cacao sauce over poultry.
Pozole Rojo
Red chile broth with hominy and generous fresh garnishes.
Mexican Tamales
Seasoned corn dough steamed in husks around savory fillings.
Chiles en Nogada
Stuffed poblano chile with walnut sauce and pomegranate.
Cochinita Pibil
Achiote-citrus pork cooked slowly until pull-apart tender.
Masala Dosa
Crisp fermented rice-lentil crepe with spiced potato.
Hyderabadi Biryani
Fragrant layered basmati rice, spice and marinated meat.
Chole Bhature
Spiced chickpeas with a ballooned, freshly fried bread.
Palak Paneer
Paneer cubes in a warmly spiced spinach sauce.
Rogan Josh
Tender lamb in an aromatic red Kashmiri gravy.
Peking Duck
Crisp lacquered duck skin with pancakes and condiments.
Dan Dan Noodles
Noodles with chile oil, Sichuan pepper, sesame and savory topping.
Cantonese Char Siu
Glossy roast pork with sweet-savory caramelized edges.
Scallion Pancakes
Flaky pan-fried flatbread layered with scallion and oil.
Tom Yum Goong
Hot-sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaf.
Thai Green Curry
Green chile-herb curry with coconut milk and Thai basil.
Som Tam
Crisp green papaya pounded with lime, chile and fish sauce.
Massaman Curry
Slow curry with warm spices, coconut, potato and peanuts.
Mango Sticky Rice
Coconut-scented sticky rice with ripe fresh mango.
Pão de Queijo
Chewy cassava-cheese rolls with a lightly crisp shell.
Moqueca Baiana
Seafood stew with coconut milk, tomato and dendê oil.
Brigadeiro
Brazilian chocolate and condensed-milk sweet with a soft center and sprinkles.
Coxinha
Teardrop-shaped fried dough filled with seasoned chicken.
Acarajé
Crisp black-eyed-pea fritter filled with spicy Bahian accompaniments.
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