Bun thit nuong. Photo of Vi vu Ha Noi
From
the event, now in its fifth year, a list of the Top 50 World Street Food
Masters has been drawn up by a panel of writers, commentators, and food
professionals, and its Asia that dominates.
Topping
the list is Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, which gained a star in the
inaugural Michelin Guide to Singapore, where "The sambal and black vinegar
laced pork noodle is the stuff addiction is made of".
In
second place is Franklin's BBQ in Austin, Texas, often described as the best
BBQ in the world (Anthony Bourdain's a fan). Franklin's is one of only four
restaurants outside of Asia on the list, along with La Guerrerense (8) and
Mariscos Reuben in Mexico (20), and Churros Locos Portland (41) in the US. Some
may feel Central and South America is criminally undrepresented here.
TOP 10 WORLD STREET
FOOD 'MASTERS'
1. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, Singapore. Photo of The Bonding Tool
2. Franklin's BBQ, Austin, Texas. Photo of Roadfood
3. Che Paek Pu Ob Voon Sen, Bangkok. Photo of Vkeong
4. Aling Lucing Sisig, Pampanga, Philippines. Photo of World Trip
5. Pak Sadi Soto Ambengan, Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo of Qraved
6. Datau Roast Goose, Shunde, Guangzhou, China. Photo of Johorkaki.blog
7. General’s Lechon, Manila, Philippines. Photo of Spot.ph
8. La Guerrerense, Oaxaca Mexico. Photo of A Life Worth Eating
9. Line Clear Nasi Kandar, Penang, Malaysia. Photo of Malaysian Foodie
10. Chey Sua Fried Carrot Cake, Singapore. Photo of SG Food on Foot
Of
course, given the sheer number of street food vendors across the globe it's
nigh impossible to declare anything 'the best,' but this should serve as a
useful resource for your next trip.
See
the full list here.
By Tom Jenkins/
FDL