- Make plans. If you are going on a trip then there is now the latest trend which is called a culinary walking tour. Try to book one and you will get a chance to sample different kinds of dishes popular in the area. This way you have an idea where to find the dish and what type of food in the region that caught your taste buds. If you are the friendly type, get to know the tour guide as well to know more about the different places that are suited for your taste such as finding that shawarma restaurant Toronto. This is a good idea for a tourist that doesn’t speak the language of the places that they are visiting and could give an idea on what are written on the menu. You could also get tips on how to eat in a manner that is respectable to the locals.
- Read. Get some research done and read some of the local publications. For easier access, you can search for food bloggers that posts regarding the local food and try to plan using this information. Make sure to save the restaurants’ addresses using your Google Map and if you don’t have one then you can print them out and mark the right spots.
- Ask the local. If you are traveling then you are most likely to meet various kinds of people that can give you ideas on how to choose the best restaurants in the area. Some of these people are the hotel concierge, cab drivers if you have food cravings in the middle of the night and people who are working in tourist spots. You can also post on your social media platforms and ask for suggestions from family and friends who might have visited the place before.
- Avoid eating in tourist spots. Though these restaurants are flocked by hundreds and thousands of people every day, it does not mean that they serve good food or are worth visiting. The tendency for restaurants that are near tourist attractions is to serve food no matter the quality since their location is a hotspot for tourists who are hungry after walking around and sightseeing and would eat whatever is available.
- If you have kids with you on your travels, make sure to find restaurants that are okay with having kids. You can usually tell by the reactions of the restaurant staff and if they look put off by the kids then it is best to find another place where you can all enjoy your meal.