In the season finale of the Culinary Journeys series, Chef Himanshu Saini, the chef behind the world’s first and only Indian restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars, Trèsind Studio, shares the travel experiences that have shaped his cooking.

From Italy’s slow food culture to Mexican street food, this episode explores how travel influences the way chefs think about food.

Destination Highlights & Culinary Insights:

1. Italy - A culinary road trip.

For Himanshu, Italy is where food, landscape and culture come together effortlessly. It’s a place best explored slowly and through long drives, local restaurants and unforgettable dishes.

• Road trip from Milan to the Dolomites.

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• Exploring the vineyards of Franciacorta.

https://www.instagram.com/franciacorta/

• Exploring the lively lake town of Desenzano del Garda.

• Discovering the charm of Lecce in South Italy.

• A pilgrimage to Naples to eat the best pizza in the world in Chef Franco Pepe’s restaurant.

https://www.instagram.com/francopepeingrani/

2. Mexico - Street food and cultural crossroads.

Mexico’s street food culture is vibrant, regional and deeply rooted in history.

• Why Mexican street food is one of the most exciting food cultures in the world.

• Discovering the Lebanese influence in Mexico City.

3. India - The world’s greatest street food culture.

4. France – The world’s greatest destination for the culinary techniques.

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Connect with Himanshu at:

https://www.instagram.com/chefhimanshusaini/

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In this episode of the Special Culinary Series, I’m joined by Chef Neha Mishra - the visionary behind Kinoya in Dubai and the woman many first knew as the “Ramen Girl” hosting intimate supper clubs before building one of the city’s most celebrated restaurants.

On this episode, Neha takes us across continents through flavor, philosophy and deeply personal food memories - from Tokyo’s ramen counters to the Himalayas at 16,000 feet.

Destination Highlights & Culinary Insights:

1. Japan - The art of perfection.

Japan, for Neha, represents devotion - to craft, to ingredients and to doing one thing exceptionally well.

• Ramen culture and why simplicity equals mastery.

• How to explore Japan on a budget - eating where locals eat.

• Traditional Japanese breakfasts and bento spreads.

• Public transport in Japan makes exploration seamless.

• “Memory Lane” (Omoide Yokocho-style alleyways) for affordable eats.

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2. India – Where food is a ‘love language’.

Neha talks about the diversity of India and how every region there is its own eco system with distinct culinary identities. A trip to India is a reminder that food isn’t about complexity, it’s about connection.

• The architecture and soul of South Bombay(South Mumbai).

• South Indian cuisine as one of the most underrated global food cultures.

• A transformative trip to Spiti Valley near Ladakh and mindful meals at 16,000 feet in the Himalayas.

• Single-ingredient cooking.

3. Italy – Slow living and Sacred tables.

• Produce-driven cooking: olives, olive oil, tomatoes.

• Landscape and longevity and how environment shapes cuisine.

4. Georgia – Unexpected beauty.

Beyond the food, it is the landscape and culture that linger. This is a destination where hospitality and history intertwine and is definitely a place that deserves far more global attention than it receives.

5. Vietnam, Thailand and Southeast Asia - The street food masters.

Southeast Asia is where street food becomes storytelling.

6. Brazil – Best street food.

• Sunday markets and neighborhood food culture.

• Street discoveries that rival fine dining.

7. Mexico – Culinary immersion.

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Connect with Neha at:

https://www.instagram.com/astoryoffood/

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Stay connected with me on Instagram @moushtravels to find out who’s joining me next week. You can also explore all past episodes and destinations mentioned by our guests on www.moushtravels.com or in the episode show notes.

Thanks for listening! Until next time, safe travels and keep adventuring.

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In this second episode of the Culinary Travel series, we go around the world through some very exotic flavors with Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun’s in Dubai. Kelvin has eaten his way across the globe, traveling through continents and cities exploring cultures, cuisines, heritage and so much more. On this episode Kelvin gives us a glimpse of his journeys and takes us on a super delicious ride.

Destination Highlights and Culinary Insights:

1. Thailand - Fireworks of flavor.

Kelvin calls Thailand one of the most dynamic food destinations in the world.

• Exploring small towns and villages beyond Bangkok.

• Best street food in the world.

https://www.instagram.com/cheftonn/?hl=en – All of Chef Ton’s restaurants come highly recommended.

https://www.instagram.com/restaurant.potong/?hl=en – Highly recommended.

2. China - A Culinary awakening.

• Regional diversity across South, East and Northwest China.

• Border cuisines blending Chinese, Thai, and Lao influences

3. Japan - The benchmark of excellence.

4. Singapore - Nostalgia on a plate

5. Jordan - A delicious surprise.

https://www.instagram.com/qaismalhas/?hl=en – highly recommended.

6. Vietnam - The ingredient revelation - a ‘rice paddy herb’.

7. India – A culinary renaissance.

Highly recommended - https://www.instagram.com/veronicasbombay/?hl=en

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Connect with Kelvin at:

https://www.instagram.com/chefkelvincheung/

Thank you all for tuning in today!

If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button here, or on your favorite podcast platform. I’d love to hear from you! What destinations or journeys should we feature next? Drop a comment, leave a rating, or write a review - it truly makes a difference.

Stay connected with me on Instagram @moushtravels to find out who’s joining me next week. You can also explore all past episodes and destinations mentioned by our guests on www.moushtravels.com or in the episode show notes.

Thanks for listening! Until next time, safe travels and keep adventuring.

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