Discover 1638 Gastro Places

Sink your spoon into a luscious crema Catalana at this former urban dairy farm.

Grab a slice of Catalonia’s famous flatbread in a space with ancient Roman roots.

Behind this unmarked facade lies the original bomba—a crunchy orb of fried mashed potatoes stuffed with minced meat.

This haunted 17th-century pub was moved to a new city when it was already almost 300 years old.

Pay your respects to a country that only existed for a few weeks.

New York's transit system peddles terrible food in limited windows—this restaurant is a rare exception.

This 400-year-old noodle joint was once frequented by a fox-turned-monk, according to local folklore.

A life-size bronze statue of Ettore Boiardi, the man behind the can.

This delicious Bosnian barbecue restaurant celebrates the diverse cuisine of Slovenia.

Start your day with sticky rice sweets and aromatic curries at this classic Thai-Muslim breakfast spot.

Feast on coconut crab curry at one of Thailand’s only outposts of Baba cuisine.

Make a beeline to this rural outpost for one of Thailand’s rarest desserts.

Dine on southern Thai “fusion” cuisine in a home-based, second-generation restaurant.

Wake up early for 'trader's rice,' a highly regional Thai-Muslim specialty.

Crunchy, fragrant, and complex, Hat Yai-style fried chicken is renowned throughout Thailand—here’s where to get it in its origin city.

Step back in time for Chinese specialties with a local twist at this food court in Trang.

In southern Thailand's curry stall capital, this family-run institution serves an ever-changing array of fiery dishes.

Dig into rustic southern Thai island dishes at this decades-old beach shack.

Slow-simmered beef soup pairs surprisingly perfectly with an omelet at this Thai-Muslim institution.

Try Thailand’s distinctive take on Hainanese chicken rice at the source.