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Shanghai is rightly known as a street food mecca. The variety of street food in Shanghai is among the best in the world.
CNNGo has a mouth-watering list of 35 of the best street foods in Shanghai and other popular snacks from around China.
Click here for a quick trip to China. Just make sure you aren’t hungry first.
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Hanoi street food
When traveling around the world, or even the US, a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture is to patronize local street food vendors. Not only will you eat like a local, but you can save a lot of money by avoiding pricey restaurants in the touristy areas.
WebEcoist has an article with their pick for the Top 10 street food cities. It includes most of the cities known for their street food, like Hanoi, Bangkok and Mumbai, but there are also a few surprises, such as Tel Aviv and Marrakesh.
The only US city included is Portland, which we cannot take exception to, but how can you leave out New York? The sheer variety of New York Street Food is staggering. It reflects the “melting pot” ethos that has shaped this great city – from jerk chicken to schnitzel.
Istanbul street food
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