Round the world food
Restless & Roving contributors Anna and Shane are currently on an indefinite trip around the world. The following list will be a frequently updated record of everything they have eaten while traveling.
π - Great π - Good π - Meh
USA

NEW YORK
Breakfast
Absolute Bagel - Shane's fave NYC bagel π
Almondine - Cute Patisserie in Dumbo π
H&H Bagel - Classic bagel on Upper East Side π
Mom's Astoria - Brunch spot with fruity pebble pancakes! π
Yorkafe - Tiny coffee and pastry spot on Upper East Side π
Lunch/Dinner
Bonchon - Korean fried chicken and wings π
Blondies - Wings. $20/ all you can eat on Mondays π
Cherin Sushi - Affordable BYOB Sushi spot in East Village π
Daruto Ramen - Tasty ramen spot, counter seating only π
GoGo Curry - Fast plates of chicken katsu curry π
Jin Ramen - Solid Ramen and Soba π
Joe's Pizza - West village institution for to-go slice or pie π
Purbird - Flamegrilled chicken. Not bad but its no Nandos. π
Via Quadronno - Italian cafe with great, simple paninis π
Dessert
Ample Hills - Shane and Anna's favorite NYC ice cream π
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory - Popular ice cream spot in Brooklyn π
Culture - Probiotic frozen yogurt with toppings π
Emack & Bolios - Ice cream with great flavors and crazy cones π
Milk & Cream Cereal Bar - Soft serve blended with cereal π
MAINE
A1 Diner (Gardiner) - Tiny old diner car serving classic diner fare π
The Barnacle (Monhegan) - Coffee and pastries on the water π
Cafe Miranda (Rockland) - Popular comfort food restaurant π
Laan-Xang Cafe (Belfast) - Laotian food, to-go or patio seating onlyπ
Lulus (Rockland) - Adorable stand with gelato and ice cream π
Lunts Dockside Deli (Frenchboro) - Lobster rolls on the dock π
Maine's Lobster Lady (Isle Au Haut) - Seafood sandwhich food truck π
The Island Inn (Monhegan) - Upscale dinner with seafood focusπ
Novelty (Monhegan) - Pizza, sandwiches, and ice cream π
Pickled Wrinkle (Birch Harbor) - Extensive menu, local ingredients π
Stonecutters (Stonington) - Pizza and more π
Stonington Ice Cream Co - Stand serving ice cream and lobster rolls π

WYOMING
Cafe Genevieve -Log cabin setting w/ upscale comfort food π
Healthy Being - Fresh pressed juices w/ shady lawn to sit on π
Local -Modern American steakhouse w/ good cocktails π
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar - Local honky-tonk institution π
Moo's - Organic ice cream w/ lots of flavor options π
Persephone - Hip coffee shop and bakery with great breakfast π
Roadhouse - BBQ and brewing co. close to Teton Village π
Snake River Grill - Upscale new-American, awesome onion rings π
Southcable Cafe - Coffee shop in Teton Village at base of ski slopes π


OREGON
Albina Press (Portland) - Minimalist coffee shop near Mt. Tabor π
Crema (Portland) - Large coffee shop and bakery π
Mae (Portland) - Twice-weekly Southern cooking supper club ππ
Namu Food Truck (Portland) - Hawaiian/Korean Fusion π
Pip's (Portland) - Donuts made-to-order and served with chai π
Pok Pok (Portland) - Uber-popular Thai joint. Get fish-sauce wings π
Public Coast Brewing (Canon Beach) - Burgers and brews π


KAUAI
Aloha Juice Bar - Food truck serving juice, smoothies, and acai π
Hanalei Bread Company -Popular coffee spot and bakery π
Huli Chicken - Open air stand with bomb fire grilled chicken π
JoJos - North Shore shave ice spot, overpriced but tasty π
Kalypso - Hanalei bar and grill with seafood and burgers π
Kauai Island Brewery & Grill - Local brews and burgers π
L&L - Cheap chain for classic Hawaiian fare like Loco Moco π


OAHU
Breakfast/Coffee
Boots & Kimos (Kailua) -Popular breakfast, Macadamia Pancakes π
Cinnamons (Kailua) - Breakfast spot, great pancakes and hashes π
Island Vintage Coffee (Haleiwa) - Kona coffee and baked goods π
Leonards (Honolulu) - bakery for malasadas (Portuguese donuts) π
Lunch/Dinner
Giovannis (Haleiwa) - Famous truck serving garlic shrimp π
Fresh Catch (Kaneohe) - Cheap seafood hole in the wall π
Kenneke Grill (Waimanalo) -Cheap classic Hawaiian plate lunch π
Kogi Aina Hot Pot (Kaneohe) - Awesome BYOB korean joint π
La Mariana (Honolulu) - Old school tiki bar w/ great drinks π
Marukame Udon (Waikiki) - popular handmade udon spot π
Nicos (Honolulu) - Super fresh seafood located at the wharf π
Pig and The Lady (Honolulu) - Vietnamese w/ french dip bahn mi π
Seven Brothers (Laie) - Huge burgers and shakes π
Shirokiya (Honolulu)- Amazing japanese food court with $1 beers π
The Steak Shack (Waikiki) - Tasty, cheap Waikiki lunch π
Tommy Bahama Restaurant (Waikiki) - Upscale american cuisine π
Dessert/Drinks
Barefoot Bar (Waikiki) - beachside bar with good frozen cocktails π
Teds (Haleiwa) - Bakery famous for chocolate coconut cream pie π
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JAPAN




TOKYO
7-Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart - Convenience stores in Japan are the best. Decent cheap coffee, great sandwiches and hot food π
Breakfast/Coffee
Bagel Standard - One of the few bagel delis in Tokyo π
Bearpond - Famous expresso spot in Shimokitazawa π
Doughnut Plant NYC - Branch of popular NYC doughnut spot π
Omnibus Coffee - Cute, take-out only window w/ great coffee π
Good Town Doughnuts - Amazing donuts, coffee, and decor π
Streamer Coffee - Trendy chain with seasonal specials and donuts π
The Roastery - Stylish but expensive coffee in Omotesando π
The Works - Stylish canal-side cafe/restaurant/venue with free wifi π
Lunch/Dinner
Ballon - Cute, tiny vegan falafel spot w/ vegan soft serve ice cream π
Bekohira - Restuarant in Ebisu Yokocho serves beef tongue π
Coco Curry - Cheap, fast, katsu curry chain π
Gyoza Lou - Popular, cheap spot for fried/steamed gyoza and beer π
Heiroku Sushi - Decent conveyer belt sushi but too many tourists π
Ichiran - Very famous Tokyo ramen chain, sit in own individual booth π
Ippudo Ramen - Ramen chain on our top 5 ramen list π
King George - Pricey but delicious sandwhiches in hip space π
Kizo - Ramen spot serving specialty beef tongue ramen π
Kushisuke - Average yakitori lunch spot in Akihabara π
Gankotako - Takeout only octopus ball stand in Meguro π
Maidreamin - Cafe chain with maid waitresses and cutesy food π
Manten Curry - Amazing, cheap katsu curry in hole-in-wall spot π
Mentsudan - Affordable but mediocre soba buffet π
Mitsuyado Seimen - Tsukumen spot where you dip noodles in broth π
MoCHA - Stylish cat cafe w/ multiple locations. Harajuku one is nice π
Pizza Slice - Stylish take on a classic NYC pizza parlor π
Sasamoto - Tiny 8-seat yakitori place in "Piss Alley" w/ friendly chef π
Shitensha - Decent food with nice garden views in onsen π
Sushinomidori - Popular affordable sushi above Shibuya station π
Sushi Ryusuke - Incredible fine-dining sushi, good lunch deal π
Temmaya - Curry buns (fried buns filled with curry) to go π
Tensuke - Counter-seating only tempura spot w/ funny chef π
Torikatsu - Incredible, cheap chicken katsu hole-in-the-wall π
Torikizoku - Yakitori chain where everything on menu is 300 yen π
Tsubameya - Good lunch deals on great quality wagyu beef π
Dessert/Drinks
Bondolfi Boncaffe - Cute courtyard w/ ice cream in croissant cone π
Daily Chico - 8 layer soft-serve ice cream cones in mall basement π
Dolci Cafe Silkream - Serves rich Hokkaido milk soft serve ice creamπ
Gelateria Aquolina - Tiny shop serves house-made gelato π
Granny Smith - Seasonal apple pies and coffee made fresh π
Matsunosuke - American style apple pies made fresh π
Minimal Chocolate - Upscale shop w/ hot chocolate and gelato π
Pierre Marcolini - Fancy chocolate w/ expensive but tasty gelato π
Shiro Hige Cream Puff Factory - Tasty totoro shaped cream puffs π


KYOTO
Breakfast
% Arabica - Hip and uber popular coffee joint w/ a few locations π
Mr Donut - Asian chain w/ decent donut options but no jelly filled π
Rokuyosha Kissa - Old school Kyoto coffee and donut diner π
Slow Jet Coffee - Coffee and sandwiches near Kiyomizu-dera π
Vermillion - Cute coffee shop with patio near Fushimi Inari π
Lunch/Dinner
Cafe Biblioteca Hello - Stylish but overpriced cafe with cool interior π
Gouriki - Spicy Dan Dan noodles and friendly service π
Hibi Coffee - Coffee and homemade curry in back alley space π
Issen Yoshoku - Hilarious quirky interior at this okonomiyaki spot π
Katsukura - Delicious and affordable katsu, our favorite in Japan π
Kura Sushi - Super cheap but tasty conveyor belt sushi π
No Name Ramen - Hidden basement ramen spot in stylish space π
Pound - Kobe beef steak joint with affordable lunch deals π
Ramen Miyako - Tasty ramen and gyoza in unassuming gion space π
Sushi No Musashi - Decent conveyor belt sushi at Kyoto station π
Tenzan No Yu Onsen - Large affordable restaurant w/ huge menu π
The Sodoh - Upscale Italian in beautiful Higashiyama space π
Tiger Gyoza Hall - Tasty gyoza and crazy spicy ramen π
MORE JAPAN
Harukoma Sushi (Osaka) - Popular affordable quality sushi π
Houtou Labo (Kawaguchiko) - Serves seafood Houtou noodles π
Kushikatsu Daruma (Osaka) - Tiny spot w/ tasty fried stuff on sticks π
Motoya Yakitori (Yamanouchi) - Tasty but overpriced yakitori π
Ramen Tokumi (Yamenouchi) - Cheap ramen and handmade gyoza π
Sabaroku (Osaka) - Affordable, tasty noodles π
Yoshinoya (Kanazawa) - Popular chain serving beef over rice π
CHINA

BEIJING
Bad Ass Lamb Hot Pot - Huge, rowdy hot pot restaurant π
Ghost Street Zai Zai Crawfish - Spicy crawfish and other seafood π
Great Leap Brewing - Great brewery with seven home brews on tap π
Jingfuju Duck - Easily best peking duck we have ever had π
Kuan Dian - Hole in the wall with delicious grilled wings π
Oriental Dumpling King - Many varieties of cheap, fresh dumplings π
Tianjin Bai Jiao Yuan - More upscale spot w/ large dumpling menu π
Quanjude Duck - Famous peking duck, not as good as Jingfuju π
Wang Pangzi - Donkey meat sandwiches, tastier then they sound π
SHANGHAI
328 Jianguo West - Adorable bistro serving affordable small plates π
Al's Diner - American diner with great breakfast and baked goods π
LinLongFang - Amazing soup dumpling spot w/ multiple locations π
Union Trading Co. - Stylish bar w/ creative cocktails and bar food π
Yang's Dumplings - Chain serving huge, bready dumplings π

HONG KONG
Chan Kee - Solid roast goose with no wait times π
Dim Dim Sum - Great, affordable dim sum π
Fook Lam Moon - Fancy, expensive dim sum feast π
Honolulu Cafe - Best spot for egg tarts π
Sheng Kee Congee - Cheap noodle and soup joint π
MORE CHINA
Ming Ting (Chengdu) - Get the spicy pig brains and tofu specialty π
Muslim Street (Xian) - Our favorite market in China ππ
Tong Sheng Zhai (Xian) - Local specialty bread and mutton stew π
Yongxingfang Market (Xian) - Cleaned up, modern food market π
SOUTHEAST ASIA
*Throughout all of Southeast Asia we ate mostly street food from stalls we don't know the names of. Therefore the following places are just our favorites of the identifiable options.

THAILAND
Boat Noodle Alley (Bangkok) - Cheap, little noodle dishes π
Cherng Doi (Chiang Mai) - Moist, juicy roast chicken π
Chivvit Thamma Da (Chiang Rai) - Stunning riverside restaurant, bar π
Khlong Lat Mayom (Bangkok) - Floating market w/ tasty food stalls π
My Secret Cafe In Town (Chiang Mai) - Bright, warm cafe π
Overstand (Chiang Mai) - Delicious but overpriced breakfast/coffee π
Rajou (Bangkok) - Solid and affordable indian food π
Roundhouse (Koh Lanta) - Delicious option on Klong Nin beach π
Yang Garden (Koh Lanta) - Best food on Koh Lanta, upscale dining π
Zabb-E-Lee Cooking School (Chiang Mai) - Best meal we ate in Thailand π


LAOS
JOMA (Luang Prabang, Vientiane) - Cafe w/ bagel sandwiches π
Khao Soy (Luang Prabang) - Tiny noodle spot with good Khao Soy π
Laos Buffalo Dairy (Luang Prabang) - Buffalo farm w/ ice cream π
Night Market (Luang Prabang) - Delicious grilled meats for cheap π
PVO (Vientiane) - Good bahn mi and other vietnamese fare π
Secret Pizza (Luang Prabang) - Pizza in backyard of Italian expat π
Smile Bar (Vang Vieng) - Riverside bar with hammocks π

VIETNAM
Babas Kitchen (HCMC) - Good, super spicy Indian food π
Banh Mi 25 (Hanoi) - Stall serving delicious bahn mi π
Banh My Duc (Hanoi) - Huge doner kebab bahn mi π
Blu Mart (Hoi An) - Incredible souvlaki wraps π
Mr. Son (Hoi An) - Cheap, tasty Vietnamese dishesπ
Pizza 4Ps (HCMC) - Creative Japanese pizzas π
Pho Bo Ga (Hanoi) - Our fave Pho in Vietnam π
Pho Quynh (HCMC) - Lively pho joint π
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CAMBODIA
Banh Mi & Bros (Phnom Penh) - Great bahn mi, little pricey
Gelato Lab (Siem Reap) - Tasty gelato
Little Red Fox Expresso (Siem Reap) - Cute cafe w/ great coffee
Mama Wong's (Phnom Penh) - Delicious dumplings and noodles
Maybe Later (Siem Reap) - Mexican place with solid tacos
Rotanak (Phnom Penh) - Upscale supper club w/ modern Khmer dishes
Sister Srey (Siem Reap) - Good coffee, smoothies, breakfast
Starfish (Sihanoukville) - Non-profit cafe w/ tasty baked goods
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ITALY




FLORENCE
Lunch/Dinner
Gusta Pizza - Amazing pizza. Get to-go and sit in Piazza π
Il Girrarosto (Mercato Centrale) - Tasty roast chicken dishes π
Il Lambredotto (Mercato Centrale) - Decent tripe sandwiches π
Le Volpi E L'uva - Wine bar with incredible cheese plates ππ
Semel - Tiny panini spot with creative options π
Trattoria da Rocco - Affordable and delicious Italian classics π
Trattoria Sabatino - Cheap and cozy trattoria, small portions π
Dessert
Cantina del Gelato - Good gelato, really tasty peanut butter flavor π
Gelateria della Passera - Our favorite gelato in Florence ππ
Gelateria La Carraia - Very popular gelato w/ lot of flavor options π
Gelateria Santa Trinita - Another popular spot near Ponte Veccio π
Il Procorio - Award-winning gelato, try the Fondente Swirl one π
My Sugar - Really good, creamy artisinal gelato π
Perche No - Solid gelato w/ experimental flavors like curry π
NAPLES
Casa Infante - Great gelato w/ big selection of creative flavors π
Da Michelle - Pizza of Eat Pray Love fame. Cheap but too hyped up π
Il Vero Bar del Professore - Famous coffee. Try the Nociollaπ
La Cantina Di Via Sapienza - Affordable simple small plates π
Pasticceria Carraturo - Classic bakery w/ incredible sfogliatella π
ROME
Lunch/Dinner
Alfredo E Ada - Fave restaurant in Rome! So cheap and tasty!! ππ
Antico Arco - Upscale new Italian cuisine, great truffle dishes π
Bar del Fico - Casual, fun bar with decent food π
Caffe delle Arti - Ok food at the Modern Art museum π
Giardino di Giulia e Fratelli - Cute garden w/ tasty panini π
Grazie & Graziella - Popular pizza place in Trastavere π
La Tavernetta 48 - Classic Italian bistro w/ good pasta dishes π
Mercato Centrale - Great artisan food market at Termini station π
Mesob - Delicious, authentic Ethiopian food π
Mordi E Vai - Incredible and affordable meat panini ππ
Namaste India - Decent Indian food in Pigneto π
Necci - Hip indoor/outdoor bistro, good food, mostly locals π
Oishi - All you can eat sushi for 15 euros. MAYBE made Anna sick π
Olio E Farina - Really good pasta in quiet, neighborhood setting π
Pasta Chef - Affordable lunch spot for homemade pasta π
Pastaficio - Cheap and tasty lunch spot, two daily pasta options π
Pizzeria al Pigneto - Cheap pizza by the slice in Pigneto π
Roscioli - Super popular bakery, coffee, and deli in city center π
Trapizzino - Popular street food, soft bread stuffed with meat π
Trattoria da Paolo - Neighborhood bistro w/ good pasta π
Coffee/Breakfast/Dessert
Barnum - Cozy cafe for coffee or snacks π
Burro - Favorite neighborhood coffee shop and bakery ππ
DolceLuna Cornetteria - 24 hour bakery in Pigneto π
Fassi - Classic, huge gelateria with affordable prices π
Fata Morgana - 2nd favorite gelato in Rome ππ
Fior di Luna - Cozy gelato spot in Trastavere π
Fridgidarium - Popular gelato offering hard, chocolate shell π
Gelateria del Teatro - Good gelato in old quarter π
Giolitti - Famous gelato spot w/ classic flavors π
Neve di Latte- Our fave gelato in Rome! So creamy!! ππ
Pompi Gelato - Solid gelato by Spanish Steps π
Regoli - Amazing pasticceria in Esquilino neighborhood π
VENICE
Bigoi - Chain w/ cheap but tasty to-go pasta π
Cantina Do Spade - Trendy, popular bar for cicchetti (IItalian tapas) π
Farini - Amazing focaccia pizza by the slice π
Gelateria Nico - Solid gelato spot right on the water π
Alla Maddalena (Mazzorbo) - Good food on canal side patio π
VERONA
CaffΓ¨ Borsari - Cute cafe w/ amazing coffee and cornetos π
Gelateria La Romana - Our favorite gelato in Italy!! ππ
Gusto Piadine E Panuozzi - Gigantic and delicious panini π
Osteria Casa Vino - Classic trattoria w/ good pasta dishes π
Sapore Downtown - Creative pizza w/ experimental dough options π
MORE ITALY
C.I.C.A (Amalfi) - Takeout spot for fried fish π
La Pichea (Levanto) - Our favorite pizza in all of Italy!! ππ
Grapperia Nardini (Bassano) - Great historic bar to try grappa π
La Dolce Vita (Amalfi) - Small bar for affordable appertivo π
Pazza Marea (Salerno) - Trattoria with UNLIMITED FREE WINE π
Pizza Express (Amalfi) - Cheap pizza and calzones to go π
Ristorante San Giovanni (Pontone) - Cute patio and good pizza π
GREECE
ATHENS
Kinono- Hipster cafe with beautifully designed interior π
Mirch - Indian joint with huge Tikka gyros π
Savvas - Popular gyro place near Monastiraki station π
Stani - Famous fresh greek yogurt served with honey and nuts π
MILOS
Firiplaka Beach Bar - Tiny beach bar w/ cheap drinks and snacks π
Molos Alkis - Affordable gyro and pizza place π
Mouratos Bakery - Delicious pastries and super friendly staff π
Oh Hamos - Our favorite restaurant in all of Greece! So good! ππ
PAROS
Kafenio Palia Agora - Affordable small plates in cute alley setting π
Kantina - Solid gyros, burgers, and fries in Naossa π
Sante Bar - Super cute courtyard bar with great cocktails ππ
Souvlakia Kargas - Cheap and tasty gyros π
SANTORINI
Ambrosia - Upscale dining with unbelievable Oia views π
Grandmas Recipes - Huge and delicious gyros in Perissa π
Gyros Place - Cheap and filling π
Cave of Nicolas - Seaside taverna with tasty seafood π