In a 2011 interview with National Geographic, Anthony Bourdain spoke on his favorite food destinations, saying "...that Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo are food capitals."

He continued, "They have a maximum amount of great stuff to eat in the smallest areas. Those would be very hard arguments to go against."

Singapore's food culture has drawn from surrounding regions and is a veritable melting pot of East Asian, Malaysian, and Oceanian dishes that have evolved into their own entities.

Best known as a standout dim sum destination, Hong Kong also offers a variety of iconic dishes, from Cantonese roast goose and clay pot rice to three-stuffed treasures.

Tokyo has a reputation with foodies for being the most affordable city for Michelin-star dining but also offers revered dishes like sushi, yakitori, ramen, and sweet ningyoyaki.