Snacks Restaurants
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Zhèngzōng Yóuzháwáng
For late-night spicy, and we mean spicy, má là chuàn (麻辣串; spicy kebabs), you could do worse than this friendly hole-in-the-wall near the corner of Zhengyang Lu and Yiren Lu. No menu. No need. Just point, pay and eat. It's next to KFC.
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Zhōujiā Shípǐn
Very popular and busy place for local specialities opposite Lu Xun's Former Residence; just look at what's on the corner and point, but try to aim for the lovely creamy tarts (奶油小攀; nǎiyóu xiǎopān; Y5). Friendly chefs may entice you in the direction of stinky tofu: tame its flavour with a shot of Shàoxīng rice wine (Y3).
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Crêpes of Brittany
Authentic savory and sweet crepes swirled by a French expat; expect long lines and shorter hours in winter.
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Tarallificio Esposito
Made with pepper, almonds and pork fat, oven-baked taralli mandorlati (savoury almond biscuits) are dangerously addictive and readily available at this heirloom Sanità bakery. But don't stop at the classic, with moreish variations including buttery taralli (crunchy, ring-shaped biscuits) with friarielli (Neapolitan broccoletti), olio (olive oil) and lemon glaze. For a more substantial feed, fill up on the scrumptious focaccia.
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Khanom Beuang Phraeng Nara
Here the eponymous snacks come in two forms, sweet and savoury.
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Centre Gestor del Parc de Montjuïc
Stop for a snack at the Centre Gestor del Parc de Montjuïc.
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Churrería de Coyoacán
Coyoacán’s best deep-fried snacks. Get in line for a bag – cream-filled or straight up.
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Desert View Trading Post Snack Bar
Snack bar by the East Entrance serves breakfast, burgers and other predictable basic fare.
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Eat
Bag a window seat at Eat and sip on a latte while admiring the grand old architecture of Victoria Sq.
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Soupmama
Soupmama, looking onto the Viktualienmarkt, uses only organic ingredients in its broths.
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Pupuseria San Miguel
Offers great, very cheap pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran snack of corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, meat and beans.
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Nonstop Büfé
A conveniently located nonstop in Buda is the Nonstop Büfé, which serves prepared foods for takeaway round the clock.
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Helus
Excellent takeout items like ground-beef turnovers and Arabic pastries; served by a distant relative of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim.
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Sebo Börek
This Karaköy branch of a popular börek chain serves an array of freshly made börek that makes a perfect mid-morning snack.
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Huángzéhé Peanut Soup Shop
Very popular restaurant with basic service and seating, famed for its delectably sweet huāshēng tāng (花生汤; peanut soup; Y2) and popular snacks including zhūròu chuàn (猪肉串; pork kebabs; Y3) and xiǎolóngbāo (小笼包; Shanghai dumplings; Y3 for four). You need to purchase coupons that you hand over when you order food.
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Horsefeathers
The most popular gathering place in town has an encyclopedic menu featuring pasta, salads, sandwiches, burgers, bar snacks and main-course platters.
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Angan
A small but buzzing canteen-style pitstop for Indian and South Indian food, plus yummy snacks (try the chana bhatura – spicy chickpeas with fried Indian bread).
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Kostas
On a pleasant square opposite Agia Irini church, this old-style virtual hole-in-the wall joint churns out tasty souvlaki and kebabs, with its signature spicy tomato sauce.
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Humble Pie
This excellent pie shop, years ahead of your traditional pie ‘n’ mash dive (lamb in shiraz or chicken with mango, anyone?), caters to happy market-goers on the Portobello Rd.
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Kkultarae Stall
Two cheerful, talkative lads put on a show and make kkultarae – a delicious bite-sized snack – from cornflour threads, honey and nuts. Choose either almond or peanut.
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Werséns
Werséns is a white-tablecloth brasserie and pizzeria, with take-away options and half-portions available. There’s a bar and a cluster of outside tables in good weather.
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Can Conesa
This place has been doling out delicious entrepans (bread rolls with filling), hot dogs and toasted sandwiches for more than 50 years – barcelonins swear by it and queue up for them.
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Cajun Seafood
The name says it all: this is a grocery store/take-out that’s one of the best budget options in town for raw seafood and cooked hot plates, such as fried chicken, boudin, fish plates and the like.
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Dairy Home
If a weekend of intense jungle exploring or wine tasting has left you with a need for Western eats, stop by this organic dairy for a country breakfast of homemade sausages, farm-fresh eggs and good coffee.
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Mint
This is a cool, mint-coloured retreat with a soothing atmosphere and tasty snacks, such as pav bhaji (spiced vegetables with bread) and international comfort food, such as cheese-topped mashed potatoes.
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