The Explorers

Chinatown's Kopitiam Has the Blue Malaysian Rice Ball You Never Knew You Needed

For proof that the American coffee shop tradition has lost a step, look no further than Kopitiam, a Malay-Chinese counter-service joint tucked away on Canal St in Manhattan.

Chinatown's Kopitiam Has the Blue Malaysian Rice Ball You Never Knew You Needed

Get Authentic Ethiopian Injera Bread at Awash in Brooklyn

At Awash in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill neighborhood it's nearly impossible to not stuff yourself with injera.

Now You Can Try Authentic Ethiopian Injera Bread at Awash in Brooklyn

Tanoreen's Knafeh Is the Deep-Dish Dessert Pizza of Your Wildest Dreams

Yes, it’s freezing in New York, which means you’re probably not looking to leave the house anyway, let alone make the trek to Bay Ridge in Brooklyn.

Tanoreen's Knafeh Is the Deep-Dish Dessert Pizza of Your Wildest Dreams

Behold Lanzhou's Beautiful Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles

Americans have proven they'll go to extreme lengths for outstanding noodles -- take the line at your city's latest hot ramen joint as exhibit A. But on the off chance China's a little far for you to trek, here's a virtual trip to Lanzhou, the cultural and culinary epicenter of Northwest China and the birthplace of hand-pulled beef noodles.

Get to Know Filipino Soul Food at NYC's Maharlika

New York may be a mecca for culturally diverse cuisine, but for those craving truly authentic Filipino fare -- the homemade kind that their lola used to cook -- the offerings are particularly scarce.

Is the Best Halal Burger in NYC at Bushwick's BK Jani?

Sure, Bushwick, Brooklyn and Lahore, Pakistan are only a mere, uh, 6,989 miles apart, but that commute can be a bit too long when you're craving authentic Pakistani flavors.

Inside Jongro, NYC's Most Popular Korean BBQ Spot With the Beef Platter to End All Beef Platters

Walking into Jongro is like stepping through a portal into another time.

Firewood Chicken: The Super-Fresh Chicken Dish Banned in Some Chinese Cities

How far would you travel for a chicken dinner?

EXPLORERS (NYC): Jeremy @ Mile End Deli

Despite last month's news that one of New York City's most iconic New York delicatessens will close come December, classic Jewish delis and their overstuffed pastrami sandwiches are not a dying breed quite yet.