The ancient confection consists of wispy sugar-strands that look like dragon whiskers.

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.

These pungent fermented soybeans are coated in probiotic slime.

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.

Japanese cooks riff on American diner food with this rice-and-ketchup omelet.

These salted, pickled plums are an ancient Japanese hangover cure.

Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.

The nut goes from oak tree to savory, sesame-topped side in a matter of days.

On April 14, lonely South Korean singles are encouraged to drown their sorrows in black noodles.

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.

A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.

South Koreans turned this simple grain into a nutty energy drink.

Pilgrims trekking across Spain can stop for free wine at the Monasterio de Irache.

This heavenly custard was born from the leftovers of sherry winemaking.

There's a legend that this Latvian herbal liqueur saved an ailing Catherine the Great.

Impress Murcianos by correctly eating these fried lemon leaves.

The original Cronut was named after a legendary acrobat's sneeze.

To earn a waffle from these vendors, you must first play a game of roulette.

Developed by Spain's elite military unit in the 1920s, this cocktail is a favorite among Barcelona's college students.

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.