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Food traditions travel in different ways. Hong Kong bakeries serve warm egg tarts and pineapple buns beside milk tea; Istanbul stalls roll lahmacun with parsley and lemon; Osaka vendors turn takoyaki until the outside sets and the centre stays soft. Burgers and café drinks have their own rituals, from a quick lunch at a counter to an iced cup carried on a commute.

Weather changes the setting, not the serving: humid Hong Kong afternoons invite cold drinks, while a mild Istanbul evening makes a hot snack easy to eat outside. Browse by place or type of food and pay attention to the particular portion shown. A small skewer, a whole rice plate and a large takeaway drink can tell very different stories.