A local foodie’s guide to the Triangle

Ramen/Noodles

Koi Ramen (Cary)

Bida Manda

Fancy Laotian food in downtown Raleigh

Yume wo Katare

A unique ramen experience in Cambridge unlike any other

Pizzeria Toro

Besides Pompieri, Pizzeria Toro is probably my fave pizza place in Durham.

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

A seafood place in a mall along the waterfront in Baltimore

Secret Sandwich Society

A small sandwich shop in Richmond, Virginia

Guglhupf

Featured on PBS, this German bakery and restaurant in Durham looks like something out of a…

Umami

The best sushi in Raleigh that I’ve had outside of Tokyo

M Kokko

Hands down the best ramen and Korean fried chicken in Durham — fight me if you disagree. 👊🏻

Monuts

Every time I go to Ninth Street, I’m tempted to stop by Monuts and buy a dozen donuts.