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Cheese Tea
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Cheese Tea

Bitter, sweet, and salty collide in this cool Taiwanese treat.
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Eight Treasure Rice Pudding
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Eight Treasure Rice Pudding

The treasures are colorful fruits and nuts.
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Taro Stems
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Taro Stems

These absorbent stalks make perfect flavor sponges in Vietnamese cuisine.
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Coffee Jelly
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Coffee Jelly

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.
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Taiyaki
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Taiyaki

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

Smells like lavender, tastes like lemon rind, looks like a gnarled claw fresh from your nightmares. 
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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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Black Garlic
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Black Garlic

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.
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Taiwanese Ice Cream Burrito
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Taiwanese Ice Cream Burrito

The deceptive, sweet-and-savory snack of Taipei's night markets.
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Dakbal
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Dakbal

South Korean eateries serve these intensely spicy chicken feet in luscious piles, with plenty of soju.
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Bitter Melon
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Bitter Melon

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.
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Canistel
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Canistel

The sweet and creamy “eggfruit” makes a great nog.
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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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Clear Toy Candy
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Clear Toy Candy

A Victorian favorite is hanging on in Pennsylvania.
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Steam Beer
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Steam Beer

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.
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Fried Chicken Gizzards
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Fried Chicken Gizzards

These muscular organs are a crispy, chewy Southern favorite.
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Sad Jelly Noodles
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Sad Jelly Noodles

This spicy street food has a reputation for making people cry.
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Japanese Navy Curry
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Japanese Navy Curry

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.
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Bao Bing
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Bao Bing

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.
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Pork Skin Braciole
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Pork Skin Braciole

This old-school Italian dish comes in a rich and savory wrapper.
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Pu'er
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Pu'er

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.
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Cherimoya
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Cherimoya

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.
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Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup
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Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup

Congealed and sliced, the ferric addition is known for its purported health benefits.
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Yangmei
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Yangmei

It's nicknamed “yumberry” for a reason.
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