International Food Tours: A Flavorful Journey Through Tokyo, Lisbon, and Cape Town

There are only two universal languages in the world, and they are, of course, food and music. Food is certainly one way to explore a culture and get the most out of a country. That being said, why not make your next around-the-world escapade a food tour? Any globe trotter worth their salt knows that food is the essence of every sojourn.

Global food trips are the key to unlocking the delectable essence of tastes, textures, and spices that take over our taste buds and expand our horizons. With our taste-hound shoes set, let’s go on feasting food frenzy international food tours across Tokyo, Lisbon, and Cape Town.

Tokyo Food Tour: A Culinary Wonderland

Let’s start with the land of ramen, wagyu beef, and anime, shall we? Tuck in at gastronomic temples nearest to the international market. This is the best fresh-off-the-boat fish you have ever had, and it is super simple. Simply get some thinly sliced bits and bobs of fish, dip them in some soy sauce and wasabi, and you will be good to go!

Move on to Shibuya, a vibrant neighborhood with nightlights as daring as the soups served. Each goblet of ramen is an art: rich broths with strong flavors, aromatic bursts in every puff, slurpy noodles, and layers of toppings whetting your appetite. One bite, and you want more.

Cap the night off at izakaya. Think little taverns, pubs, and corners serving up little bar nibbles. There’s a slew to choose from: crunchy tempuras juicy yakitoris and so much more. The radiant atmosphere and smiles of good-natured diners at Tokyo food tours will be the icing on the cake.

Lisbon Food Tour: A Taste of Tradition and Innovation

Tramp through zigzagging lanes in ancient Alfama with a block of tasks and classic Tasca-style bar restaurants, good for a chomp of stewed meat or bacalhau à brás.

Try Belém for a sweet break, pop in for a pastéis de nata, and down them the Portuguese way in one big gulp. These heavenly pastry puffs filled with custard and light puff pastry are fantastic and not like anything else!

Lisbon has a long cooking tradition and past. However, it has also advanced in recent times and made changes regarding many issues, including cooking. The best way to try the food made by the best cooks in town is to go to Mercado da Ribeira. From local cheeses to innovative tapas, this is an opportunity to taste the latest forms of Lisbon’s culinary best.

Cape Town Food Tour: A Fusion of Flavors

We will start our visit at the V&A Waterfront of Cape Town, where you will find many different restaurants and marketplaces. Taste the famous grilled prawns from the best place on the best balcony overlooking Table Mountain.

We will then proceed to the colorful Bo-kaap region. Here, you will find a wonderful mix of food, including African, Asian, and European foods, with the use of local ingredients. We will taste bobotie (spiced meatloaf topped with egg custard) and denning vleis (lamb stew).

Then, your definite next stop should be the nearby townships for a braai. Braaing is the South African version of a barbecue, where meats are smoked and grilled. Bratwurst, lamb chops, steaks, and marinated chicken will be served alongside various salads. For dessert, try the South African Melkkos, rice pudding, and the syrup Koeksister, which is a traditional deep-fried twisted pastry soaked in syrup.