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Fried Onion Burgers
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Fried Onion Burgers

A Depression-era patty filler paved the way for an Oklahoma favorite.
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Tuna Eye
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Tuna Eye

Japanese pubs serve the delicacy sautéed, braised, or in a cocktail known as “tuna’s tears.”
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Fugu
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Fugu

The toxic pufferfish steals hearts, despite its ability to stop them.
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Skal
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Skal

Meet Japan's first milk soda.
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Wasabi Ice Cream
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Wasabi Ice Cream

The cure and cause of a burning tongue.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
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Japanese Tea Ceremony

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.
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Nagashi Somen
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Nagashi Somen

Catch these floating noodles before they flow by.
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Okinawa Black Sugar
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Okinawa Black Sugar

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
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Amezaiku
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Amezaiku

This gorgeous sugar art is making a comeback.
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Raindrop Cake
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Raindrop Cake

The beautiful dessert evaporates in 20 minutes.
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Black Sesame Sweet Soup
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Black Sesame Sweet Soup

This thick, jet-black soup is an amazingly fragrant and nutty Chinese dessert.
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Pineapple Bun
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Pineapple Bun

This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.
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Pineapple Bun With BBQ Pork
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Pineapple Bun With BBQ Pork

Two Chinese bakery specialties, combined into one.
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Snake Soup
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Snake Soup

During Hong Kong winters, crowds flock to small diners with serpents in their cupboards.
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Yuenyeung
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Yuenyeung

The perfect marriage of coffee and tea.
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