📍Top 5 global foodie hotspots
Gastronomic travel has been at the centre of recent travel trends, and in 2025, culinary destinations around the world are set to take centre stage.
In particular, ‘culinary travel’ – the experience of travelling through food – is becoming more mainstream, with local eateries and renowned chef’s restaurants becoming hotspots.
Here are three of our favourite foodie destinations around the world to visit on your next culinary adventure!
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🌴 ① Da Nang, Vietnam: a rising gastronomic powerhouse
🥢 Danang, why is it a foodie destination?
Da Nang, Vietnam, has long been known as a tourist destination for its beautiful beaches and unique culture, but it has recently emerged as a new force in ‘foodie travel’. The city’s appeal lies in its fresh seafood and local eateries that offer modern takes on traditional Vietnamese dishes.
🍤 Must-try restaurants & food recommendations in Da Nang
- Banh Xeo: These crispy Vietnamese pancakes are tossed with fresh herbs and sauces to tantalise your taste buds.
- Seafood barbecue at My Khe Beach: Danang’s iconic beach, My Khe Beach, offers seafood barbecue where fresh seafood is grilled on the spot.
- Egg coffee at a local café: Egg coffee, a sweet egg cream topped with strong coffee, is a must-have drink when travelling to Da Nang.
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🌸 ② Osaka, Japan: A city of endless foodie delights
🍣 Why is Osaka a foodie mecca?
Osaka has long been known as the ‘kitchen of Japan’ and is home to a diverse food culture, from street food to fine dining omakase.
🍜 What to eat and drink in Osaka
- Dotonbori Street Takoyaki: Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, this is an iconic Osaka snack.
- Premium Sushi Omakase in Namba: Osaka’s upscale sushi restaurants serve premium sushi made with fresh ingredients.
- Shinsekai Kushikatsu Speciality Shop: Crispy tempura skewers dipped in sweet and savoury sauces are a local favourite.
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🌅 ③Lisbon, Portugal: a city of hidden gastronomic treasures
🥘 Lisbon, Europe’s culinary dark horse
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has recently become one of Europe’s newest foodie hotspots. It’s a fascinating culinary destination that combines traditional Portuguese food based on fresh ingredients with modern fusion cuisine.
🍷 Lisbon’s must-eats and eateries
- Pastel de Nata: A traditional Lisbon egg tart with a crispy pastry filled with smooth cream.
- Tapas bars in the Bairro Alto neighbourhood: A popular area for Portuguese-style tapas and local wines.
- Fresh seafood risotto: A classic Lisbon dish that combines fresh seafood from the Atlantic Ocean with a rice dish.
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🍱 ④ Jeonju, South Korea: A gastronomic journey to the city of K-food origin
🥘 Why has Jeonju emerged as a foodie city?
In recent years, Korean food (K-Food) has become increasingly popular around the world, and Jeonju has become a culinary mecca. A city where tradition and modernity coexist, Jeonju is as rich in food culture as it is in history, and its hanok villages and nambu markets are particularly popular with foodies from home and abroad.
🍱 What to eat and where to eat in Jeonju
- Jeonju Bibimbap: This colourful bibimbap with a variety of vegetables and fresh yukhoe is a signature dish of Jeonju, especially at long-standing restaurants such as Family Hall and Korean House.
- Hanok Village Street Food: From crispy shrimp dumplings, sweet homemade chocolate pie, and crispy and savoury Jeonju Korean pastries, you’ll find a mix of traditional and modern desserts.
- Fusion food at Nambu Market Youth Mall: A traditional market, Nambu Market’s Youth Mall is home to creative eateries that put a modern spin on traditional food, including fusion bibimbap, handmade burgers, and a traditional liquor bar.
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🌴 ⑤ Chiang Mai, Thailand: A healing and gastronomic journey in Northern Thailand
🌴 Chiang Mai, Thailand’s new centre for foodie travel
Chiang Mai, a sleepy city in northern Thailand, has a different charm to Bangkok and Phuket. With its quaint cafes, restaurants and traditional markets, it’s fast becoming a mecca for ‘escapist foodie’ travellers. It’s especially recommended for travellers who want to experience the relaxed atmosphere and depth of northern Thai cuisine.
🍜 What to eat and where to eat in Chiang Mai
- Khao Soi: A must-try northern Thai staple in Chiang Mai, this noodle soup is flavoured with coconut milk and curry, and is particularly popular at local eateries like Khao Soi Nimman.
- Emotional brunch cafes in Nimmanhaemin neighbourhood: Chiang Mai’s pretty cafe district Nimmanhaemin is known for its coffee and desserts, as well as its fusion brunch menu, which is popular among tourists for its healthy options using local ingredients.
- Thai BBQ (mukata) at the night market: A local favourite, the night market offers Thai BBQ (Mukata), where fresh meat and seafood are grilled on the grill at affordable prices. It’s fun to eat while enjoying the night atmosphere.
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💛Finishing touches It’s 2025, and the world is being bathed in gastronomic glamour.
Make your journey unforgettable with these special culinary treats!
✈️🧡 『Gastronomic journeys make life richer!