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In most of Southeast Asia you’ll be able to find a delicious curry puff, a simple fried pastry stuffed with chicken and potato curry.

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Grilled meat skewers are one of the most common snacks you’ll find all across Asia. The satay skewers in Singapore are famous, while in Korea you’re more likely to find spicy chicken covered in a bright orange sauce. You can’t go wrong with these.

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You’ll find an amazing variety of pre-packaged sandwiches in Japan. Train stations and convenience stores often have rows and rows of unbelievable combinations. The most popular is the katsu sando: a deep fried meat cutlet with soft white bread.

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You can even get a dessert! It’s common to find delicate sandwiches containing fresh fruits and whipped cream.

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Many convenience stores in East Asia have amazing bento boxes that are cheap and easy to find on the go. They usually contain portions of several different side dishes along with a main meat or fish, and can be enjoyed cold.  

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Another quick grocery store item is this triangular stuffed rice ball. Called onigiri in Japan, or Samgak Kimbap in Korea, this handy snack is easy to grab and comes with a wide range of fillings. You’ll find spicy chicken, kimchi, pork, prawn, and much more.

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Many Asian countries now have 7-Eleven convenience stores, similar to the US. However, the products found inside are quite different! There are a huge range of pre-packaged meals and snacks tailored to local tastes.

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They usually have hot water and microwaves available for customer use, so you can grab a cup of ramen noodles or a curry dish to go! This can be great in a pinch, but undoubtedly the local street food will take your snacking to the next level.

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In Taipei, Raohe market should be the first stop to try the famous Fuzhou Black Pepper Bun. The pork-stuffed dough balls are stuck to the sides of a cylindrical oven to cook.

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The Korean hot dog is not your average hot dog. In fact, there’s almost no similarity with the typical American hot dog. They're actually deep-fried cheese sticks, usually rolled in sugar and then covered in sauces like honey mustard and ketchup!

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Takoyaki -

Takoyaki are batter balls made with wheat flour, octopus, green onion, tempura, and pickled ginger. They're best served smothered in sauces with a cold Japanese beer.

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Murtabak is a pan-fried bread stuffed with minced meat, onions, and any other fillings you can imagine. It’s found throughout Southeast Asia and India.

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Apam balik is an Malay street food treat. The sweet, crispy pancake is served curled up and sprinkled with peanuts and sugar.

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Chaat is a common crispy snack found in the streets of India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. There are hundreds of varieties, but a common version is aloo chaat. It’s made with a mixture of fried potato and bread, herbs and ginger, and is served with chutney and yogurt dressing.

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Tteokbokki is a classic South Korean comfort food that can be purchased for a low price from street vendors or in food markets. The main ingredient is the rice cake which looks like penne pasta but is actually solid and chewy! They are cooked in a sweet and spicy red sauce made with the typical Korean red pepper paste, gochujang.

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For a healthier snack, try the Korean kimbap (or gimbap). It’s similar to sushi but the fillings are totally different and the rice is flavored with sesame. It’s commonly filled with vegetables like radishes and cucumber, egg, or fish.

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Baozi is a simple traditional Chinese steamed bun, usually filled with minced pork or other meats and fish.

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Isaw -

Isaw is a popular snack you can grab on the street in the Philippines. Chicken intestines are dipped in flour and deep-fried until they’re crispy.

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For a less adventurous snack, you can pop into the nearest Jollibee for some of their famous fried chicken. The Filipino fast food chain is currently taking Canada by storm!

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Goi cuon are a type of Vietnamese fresh spring roll. They’re wrapped in translucent rice paper and stuffed with fresh ingredients like lettuce and cilantro, alongside prawns or pork, and vermicelli noodles. They aren’t fried so they’re a light, healthy option.

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Thai crepes, or Khanom bueang, are a common find on the streets of Bangkok. The crispy pancake shell can hold a wide range of fillings. Most common are egg and shrimp.

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The dabeli is a kind of Indian sandwich. White bread was brought to India through Goa after the Portuguese invasion, so they call it by the Portugese name ‘pao.’ It’s usually filled with a spiced potato mix, chopped onions, peanuts, and pomegranate seeds.

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A common Vietnamese snack is the Bánh Bao bánh Vạc, or ‘white rose.’ The delicate little bites are made of minced pork wrapped in white rice paper, scrunched up to look like a rose. They’re served with crunchy fried onions on top.

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Grilled squid is a typical Cambodian street food. Prepared over a coal fire, some vendors will even wander the streets with a small coal-burning grill hanging from their shoulders to sell their goods.

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Pineapple buns are a Chinese bakery classic. They don’t actually contain any pineapple, the name comes from the appearance of the textured crust. They’re made from a simple sweet dough and go perfectly with your morning coffee.

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Kralan is a Cambodian treat involving sticky coconut milk rice which is cooked inside a bamboo tube. 

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Mochi -

Mochi is a sweet chewy Japanese delicacy made by pounding glutinous rice until it forms a sticky paste. All sorts of flavors and fillings can be added. Popular variations include matcha mochi, and mochi stuffed with sweet red bean paste. In the US they’re becoming the new macaron.

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Haw flakes are a common snack found in China. The sweet wafer-like disks are made from hawthorn berries and have a tart flavor.

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Ang ku kueh, or tortoise cake, is a Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour and it's usually filled with a sweet bean paste. 

If you have a sweet tooth, check out the best cities in the world to get dessert. 

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