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"Global Flavor Faves"

  (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: January 24, 2014 
Aired on: January 24, 2014 
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Irazu Costa Rican RestaurantSee Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant Video ($$)
(2386 ratings)

1865 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-5687
www.irazuchicago.com
  • Chifrijo
    appetizer: black beans, rice mixed w/ chicharron (fried pork) and diced veggies served in a mortar-and-pestle dish, comes w/ chips
  • Pepito Sandwich
    top selling sandwich; rib eye steak, sauteed onions, cheese, beans and Lizano sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2386 ratings
opened in 1990
PDX Six Seven One: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
PDX Six Seven One [CLOSED]See PDX Six Seven One Video ($)
(81 ratings)

5235 NE Sandy Blvd Map It!
Portland, OR 97213
(971) 570-0945
  • Bonelos Uhang
    shrimp fritters made of Oregon pink shrimp, peas, carrots & corn; deep-fried & served w/ side of garlic-black pepper-vinegar sauce
  • Kelaguen Mannok
    chopped grilled chicken, onions, grated coconut, peppers & lemon served cold & spicy; served w/ titiyas (coconut-milk flat bread); "that's one of the best chicken salads that you'll ever try. Off the hook!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
81 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010; Guamanian cuisine; located in Rose City Food Park
Marla's Caribbean Cuisine: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Marla's Caribbean Cuisine [CLOSED]See Marla's Caribbean Cuisine Video ($$)
(252 ratings)

3761 Bloomington Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 724-3088
  • Curry Channa and Potato
    served w/ side of dhalpourie (soft flat bread filled w/ seasoned yellow split peas); "in the top 3 best vegan dishes I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Stew Oxtail
    served w/ red beans & rice
4.0 out of 5
252 ratings
[CLOSED]; combo of Indian and Caribbean cuisines
Nopalito: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
NopalitoSee Nopalito Video ($$)
(2043 ratings)

306 Broderick St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 535-3969
nopalitosf.com
  • Quesadilla Roja con Chicharron
    Mulato chile-corn tortilla, crispy pork belly, salsa cascabel, jack cheese, queso fresco, onion & cilantro; looks good
  • Torta Pambazo
    chili-dipped sandwich, red chorizo, potatoes, avocado, tomato, cabbage, queso fresco, crema & salsa escabeche; available only at the 9th Ave location; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2043 ratings
opened in 2012; "sustainable organic Mexican kitchen"; 2 locations in San Francisco; "in the WOW-factor, it's way up there"-Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Totopos con Chile
OB Noodle House: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
OB Noodle HouseSee OB Noodle House Video ($$)
(4158 ratings)

2218 Cable St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 450-6868
obnoodlehouse.com
  • House Special Fried Rice
    Chinese broccoli, shrimp, beef, eggs & Chinese sausage (made by owners' father) & chili sate sauce; looks good
  • Pho
    Vietnam beef broth rice noodle soup; Guy got the "OB Special" (extra large w/ rare steak, well-done steak, brisket, flank & tripe); "I've had a lot of pho...this really is of the best"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Spicy Garlic Wings
    jumbo premium mid-joint chicken wings marinated w/ garlic & spices; served on a bed of lettuce, onions & ranch dressing; looks good
4.0 out of 5
4158 ratings
opened in 2008; 40+ taps of beer available
Taste of Peru: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Taste of Peru ($$)
(643 ratings)

6545 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-4540
www.tasteofperu.com
  • Tamale
    wrapped in banana leaves (rather than traditional corn husks)
  • Lomo Saltado
    Beef rib eye strips, tomatoes, onions, french fries, served over rice; looks good
4.0 out of 5
643 ratings
"I don't care if you live within 200 miles, you should walk here!"-Guy Fieri
Peaceful Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Peaceful RestaurantSee Peaceful Restaurant Video ($$)
(622 ratings)

110-532 W Broadway Map It!
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
+1 604-879-9878
www.peacefulrestaurant.co...
  • Cumin Lamb Stir-Fried Noodles
    served w/ fresh peppers; spicy & fragrant; looks good
  • Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
    filled w/ pork & cabbage; served w/ garlic-soy sauce-sesame oil-rice wine vinegar dipping sauce; "this is the bomb!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Peaceful Beef Rolls
    like a "Chinese burrito"; five-spiced beef rolled in a crispy green onion flat-bread & sweet hoisin sauce
  • Cold Noodle Salad
    housemade cold noodles served w/ bean sprout, cucumbers, vinegar, chili sauce, & sesame paste
  • Sichuan Thousand Chilli Chicken
    crispy chicken stir fried w/ dried peppers, tongue-tingling peppercorns, garlic, ginger & green onion
3.5 out of 5
622 ratings
serving Northern Chinese cuisine & hand-pulled noodles; long lines

"Global Flavor Faves"

  (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: January 24, 2014 
Aired on: January 24, 2014