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Real Wasabi
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Real Wasabi

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.
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Tebasaki Gyoza
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Tebasaki Gyoza

Proof that dumplings and chicken wings are not mutually exclusive categories.
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Hiyoko
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Hiyoko

These bird-shaped cakes once fueled miners in Japan's Fukuoka region.
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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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Taiyaki
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Taiyaki

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

These Japanese sweets demonstrate the ephemeral beauty of the seasons.
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Coffee Jelly
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Coffee Jelly

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.
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Dinuguan
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Dinuguan

A pork blood stew so rich and velvety, it's known as “chocolate meat.”
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Lambanóg
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Lambanóg

We can thank coconuts for this lesser-known tropical moonshine.
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Molinillo
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Molinillo

Twist your way to hot chocolate perfection with this wooden whisk.
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Durian
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Durian

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

A Filipino fruit that smells like gasoline and tastes like pears, jackfruit, and pineapple.
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Halo-Halo
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Halo-Halo

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.
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Sea Grapes
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Sea Grapes

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.
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Zanzibar Pizza
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Zanzibar Pizza

Vendors fill these crispy pancakes with as many meats, sweets, or vegetables as their imaginations allow.
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