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the sidewalk is edible gold. Far from it. There’s a lot of tired, dirty, grease-soaked muck about. However, armed with this tome, you’ll march straight past the second-rate pretenders. Local recommendations are worth their weight in spice, and always look for queues. High not only means they must be getting something right, but that the food’s cooked fresh too, as there isn’t time for it to sit around. Lack of native language That’s not to say that everything cooked up on is unimportant. Communication of pleasure and delight is universal. A smile, or vigorous rubbing of the gut. You get to see far more of an alien culture from behind glowing charcoal or a wok than through any number of guidebooks. Find a busy stall, watch what the locals are ordering and when you arrive at the front, just smile and point. The only phrase you really need is ‘thank you’. And don’t be afraid. Most street-food sellers are delighted when a foreigner appreciates their work. This is a book dedicated to some of the greatest eating in the world. Clasp it to your chest and hit the streets. Gastronomic bliss awaits.

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