What is your favourite fast food in Asia?
May 11, 2014, 6:37 am
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Jun 4, 2014, 4:31 pm
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The Japanese fast food chain that I would most love to see in Europe is
http://www.omusubi-gonbei.com
Company makes rice "balls" with an array of fillings but takes a lot of care in sourcing and preparing rice that can be enjoyed alone.
http://www.omusubi-gonbei.com
Company makes rice "balls" with an array of fillings but takes a lot of care in sourcing and preparing rice that can be enjoyed alone.
Jun 4, 2014, 5:21 pm
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Another vote here for Mos Burger. In fact, reminding me of that was enough to just convince me now to start looking for a fare back to Japan for autumn as it's been far, far too long since I've been there properly.
Back to the food, I also kinda liked Lotteria when I was last there. They were universally kinda seedy places and it somehow made the burgers more of an adventure. "Will I get food poisoning this time or not...?"
Aside from that, lots of the road side chahan places get my vote every time. Quick, usually delicious, guaranteed to kill you.
Back to the food, I also kinda liked Lotteria when I was last there. They were universally kinda seedy places and it somehow made the burgers more of an adventure. "Will I get food poisoning this time or not...?"
Aside from that, lots of the road side chahan places get my vote every time. Quick, usually delicious, guaranteed to kill you.
Jun 4, 2014, 6:31 pm
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As for the main topic, I've got to go with 煎饼 jian bing. Grabbed one (or sometimes two...) from a street vendor every morning back when I was living in Beijing.
Jun 4, 2014, 10:02 pm
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During my two short spells in Beijing, the 煎饼 with 油条 (fried, chewy batons of bread) was a daily staple. However, I was never too keen on the gossamer-thin plastic bag in which they were served...
Jun 5, 2014, 2:08 am
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If we're limiting ourselves to chains, I'm a fan of Ootoya for Japanese food. (Apparently they also have locations in Thailand, Taiwan, and in NYC.)
Jun 13, 2014, 1:34 am
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Back to the food, I also kinda liked Lotteria when I was last there. They were universally kinda seedy places and it somehow made the burgers more of an adventure. "Will I get food poisoning this time or not...?" Aside from that, lots of the road side chahan places get my vote every time. Quick, usually delicious, guaranteed to kill you.
Aside from that, lots of the road side chahan places get my vote every time. Quick, usually delicious, guaranteed to kill you.
Jun 16, 2014, 9:11 pm
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The duck dishes of Nanjing especially the "Nanjing salted duck." I much prefer it over its more famous (outside of China) cousin the Peking duck.
Crap I skimmed over the title and didn't see the thread is about "fast food" Oh well.
Crap I skimmed over the title and didn't see the thread is about "fast food" Oh well.
Jul 6, 2014, 8:58 pm
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KFC!
This might sound funny but KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) in Asia is actually quite different from the KFC we have in America and worth a try if anyone gets the chance. There are little things about the KFC's in that side of the world that make you realize that you're in an Asian country, such as the addition of rice as a side, or soy sauce and/or sesame flavored chicken. Even the presentation of the food is nicer, I might add. 
Jul 13, 2014, 5:31 pm
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This might sound funny but KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) in Asia is actually quite different from the KFC we have in America and worth a try if anyone gets the chance. There are little things about the KFC's in that side of the world that make you realize that you're in an Asian country, such as the addition of rice as a side, or soy sauce and/or sesame flavored chicken. Even the presentation of the food is nicer, I might add.
By the way, I am up to part 5 of this fast food in Singapore now, if anyone's interested: http://backpackerlee.wordpress.com/2...gapore-part-5/
Jul 15, 2014, 7:30 am
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I love getting a bento box from Hotto Motto (Hokka Hokka) when I have work in Japan/Okinawa.
Jul 21, 2014, 1:31 pm
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Part 6 http://backpackerlee.wordpress.com/2...gapore-part-6/
Bento boxes are surprisingly rare in Singapore. I do love their takoyaki though, especially Gindaco. You ever try that in Osaka? I think that's where it originated.
Bento boxes are surprisingly rare in Singapore. I do love their takoyaki though, especially Gindaco. You ever try that in Osaka? I think that's where it originated.