9 Yummiest Travel Destinations for Foodies (2 of 5)

Osaka, Japan

Osaka has a huge reputation as one of Japan’s best food cities, and it has definitely earned that title fair and square. While Tokyo often gets the international spotlight, Osaka feels a little looser and more openly obsessed with food. This is the city of the most mouthwatering takoyaki that look pretty plain until you pop one in your mouth. It’s also known for okonomiyaki—savory pancake loaded with toppings. Plus there’s ramen, of course, along with other staples of Japanese cuisine like sushi, grilled skewers, and street food in general.

Brussels, Belgium

While Brussels may not immediately come to mind when discussing foodie travel, it’s definitely worth exploring. It has the obvious Belgian crowd-pleasers such as chocolate, beer, and moules-frites, but there’s a lot more there. Belgian food has a hearty, comforting quality that makes the city especially satisfying to explore. The bakeries alone are enough to cause problems for anyone with self-control issues, as they offer a wide variety of delicious pastries, breads, and desserts that are hard to resist. Restaurants often lean rustic rather than flashy. And then there’s the beer culture, which is a food experience in itself, offering a variety of local brews that pair well with the region’s cuisine and enhance the overall culinary adventure. What more can you want from a foodie trip?