Melody Zhu

Where to find New York City's best matcha - spots that remind me of the matcha I've had in Japan, Korea, and China. Strong, rich, high quality matcha--the kind with that beautiful deep green color, not pale and milky. Includes highly-ranked spots I place in the more “mellow” category if you're just getting into matcha or prefer something lighter in flavor :)

I traveled to Amsterdam on a mission to find the best cardamom buns, coffeeshops, and FOOD--I did my research so you don't have to. All coffee spots serve oat milk for the nondairy friends (can be hard to find in Europe). Such a beautiful city with endless gems like the ones below~

Chinatown is my favorite and most-frequented region of the ENTIRE city of New York, where you can find full meals for $5. Here's where you should be eating:

Chengdu, China has some of the best food and flavors in the entire world. So rich with culture, history, street food, and more, that you can only find a fraction of the in the US. It should be a bucket list food city, and here's where to go for specialty Chengdu eats that you'll only find in the city itself.

New York City's asian cafe scene is absolutely unmatched--the only city I know with so many cafes that transport you straight to asia without needing to take a flight. Here's the only guide you'll need for the best cafe hopping of your dreams~

Recs from a certified noodle enthusiast who grew up in and went to university in Seattle, and spent that time eating through all of the city’s best noodles. Japanese, Chinese, Thai, you name it—and even a spot that serves mala and mapo tofu ramen with Malaysian fried chicken.