The largest aquarium in the western hemisphere, notable for its 6.3-million-gallon whale shark exhibit
Enjoy Coca-Cola products from all over the world in the best form of corporate propoganda to date
An all-in-one gourmet food hall, shopping district, and 22-mile trail
<Chinese supermarket food courts are unmatched> Description: Cathy's family originates from Kaifeng, China, the home of GuanTangBao, the precursor to the modern day XiaoLongBao. Lao Wei Dao's soup dumplings offer the closest taste to Kaifeng that Cathy has been able to find in the United States. While the restaurant is located in the food court of a Chinese supermarket, don't judge a book by its cover - this place will dazzle your taste buds and warm your heart. Our Order: Soup Dumplings Shanghai Shaomai Zongzi
<Max ate 13 courses of fish and enjoyed it (max hates fish)> Description: Chirori offers both omakase and sit-down dining experiences, although we have generally preferred the omakase both for the intimacy of the experience, where the chef serves the sushi directly to you catered towards your tastes, and the extremely high quality of the fish, which is flown in directly from Japan. Our Order: Omakase
<Real charcoal, real K-BBQ> Description: This all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ uses charcoal grills that add a flavor to meat and veggies that is incomparable. You'll leave full and smelling like smoke (don't worry it washes out of clothes!). Of course, there is plenty of banchan (delicious side dishes) to go around! Our Order: Combo C
<Relive our four-year anniversary> Description: No city is complete without a fancy Italian restaurant in the cellar in a condo building. While there is a dress code, the pillowy sacchetti, flavorful risotto, and fresh carpaccio make the time spent dressing up completely worth it. No one can say it better than the owner of La Grotta - "when we look good, we feel good." Our Order: Carpaccio di Tonno con Avocado e Caperi Sacchetti di Formaggio e Tartufi Neri Risotto di Funghi
<Watch some folks hand pull noodles for you to enjoy> Description: Part of the Michelin Guide's "Selected Restaurants" in Atlanta for their good cooking, LanZhou Ramen has inspired us to visit LanZhou to pay homage to the most delicious noodles we've ever had. Sitting on the hard chairs at the sometimes wobbly tables, you'll be served a whole meal in a bowl that will soothe your worries and appetite. Our Order: Beef Hand-Pulled Noodle Soup with Thick Noodles (牛肉拉面) Pork Chinese Burger (猪肉夹馍)
<Our favorite place for a quick meal> Description: Back when we didn't know each other in high school, we frequented Dan Moo Ji separately with our respective friends. Now, we go there together to reminisce on old memories and enjoy large portions of modern home-style Korean-fusion cuisine that are enough for multiple meals. Our Order: Chicken Omelette Rice Complimentary Fishcake Soup
<Max's best discovery to date> Description: With the softest milk bread, juiciest katsu, and most flavorful slaw, their sandos are perfectly composed, and their fries topped with furikake offer the perfect extra flavor. Their rice bowls are packed with flavor and veggies for those looking for a more balanced alternative. Our Order: Japanese Curry Chicken Katsu Sando with Fries Tofu Rice Bowl
<Our favorite tapas place (sorry Cooks and Soldiers)> Description: Tapas are small dishes in Spanish Cuisine that can be pieced together to create a varied meal. Bulla Gastrobar has creative tapas and fun cocktails, so you're always in for an exciting and delicious time! Our Order: Ham Croquettes Patatas Bravas Seafood Paella Bulla Burger Grilled Octopus Pimientos de Padron
<Best post-roadtrip ramen> Description: After a three hour drive back home from Asheville, the only place we craved was E-Ramen. Chewy noodles drowning in fatty, flavorful broth erases all stressors and makes it seem like world peace can be achieved after all. Our Order: Signature E Ramen Lobster Ramen