Name: Chinatown's Kopitiam Has the Blue Malaysian Rice Ball You Never Knew You Needed
Uploaded: 2017-02-27T15:48:14+00:00
Duration: 2 min 54 s

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

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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.

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. Today, your deli options aren't just limited to old-school spots like Katz's -- newer, more modern restaurants have taken cues from the old guys as well. On this week's episode of The Explorers, we sent Brunch Boys' own Jeremy Jacobowitz to Mile End Delicatessen to sample the NoHo shop's Canadian and Jewish standouts: gravy-covered smoked brisket poutine and the legendary Sephardic-style lamb burger. If you're within walking distance of the 4, 5, or 6 train, quit reading this and go see for yourself -- but if you live far from NYC, check out the video above and watch Jeremy discover a whole new level of flavor.

As The Food Ranger continues his culinary trek through Chengdu, China, he stops to sample one of the region's most interesting specialties: 90-day-old, Szechuan-style, spit-roasted lamb.

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As The Food Ranger&nbsp;continues his culinary trek through Chengdu, China, he stops to sample one of the region's most interesting specialties: 90-day-old,&nbsp;Szechuan-style, spit-roasted lamb. Fortunately, he has help from two friends this week -- despite being slow-cooked to perfection, glazed with succulent sesame oil, and rubbed with spicy cumin, this entire lamb is a bit big even for the hungriest of globetrotters. Check out the video above to live vicariously through Trevor James as he experiences flavors like never before, from the crispy skin to the juicy, tender meat. Who needs silverware, anyway?&nbsp;

Can't afford a vacation to the Dominican Republic?

Craving Authentic Dominican Food? Go to Washington Heights and Eat These Mofonguitos.

Can't afford a vacation to the Dominican Republic? Don't worry -- authentic Dominican food is just a train ride away in Washington Heights. In this week's edition of The Explorers, Jeremy Jacobowitz from Brunch Boys takes a bite of Bombonada's traditional <em>mofonguitos</em> -- miniature versions of <em>mofongo</em>, or twice-fried, crunchy plantain cups seasoned with garlic, stuffed with chicken and pork, topped with salsa rosa, and finished with a generous sprinkle of freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Sure, the weather in Harlem may not be exactly tropical, but the vibrantly colored walls of this cozy, neighborhood joint -- along with the bold flavors that each of its mofonguitos contains -- is enough to have us fooled. 