Luke Martin — Food Creator on YouTube
@LukeMartin — Melbourne, Australia — 1.6M subscribers
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Restaurant Reviews by Luke Martin
Hometown Palace
Beijing, China — Chinese/Peking Duck
Hometown Palace uses an exceptional Peking duck process involving a 24-hour dry cure, maltose sugar bath, Portuguese Madeira wine injection, and smoking in a wood-fired oven with date wood. The result is a crispy, golden-skinned duck that the reviewer found impressive and delicious.
Citi
Chios, Greece — Greek BBQ
The reviewer visits a restaurant in Chios, Greece specializing in antikristo, a traditional lamb dish cooked over an open flame for about 3 hours. The lamb is of exceptional quality, fed on mountain herbs which naturally season the meat, resulting in incredibly tender and delicious meat that requires no seasoning beyond salt. The simplicity of the cuisine and the natural flavors of the locally-sourced lamb impressed the reviewer.
Beirut restaurant
Doha, Qatar — Lebanese
Beirut restaurant is a legendary Lebanese establishment operating since 1960 in Doha, known for exceptional hummus, fool, and falafel. The reviewer praised the incredibly fast kitchen operations, fresh ingredients, and fresh-baked bread, noting everything tasted delicious and healthy.
Majit restaurant
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian
Majit restaurant is one of the most authentic traditional restaurants in Addis Ababa, serving an impressive 17+ vegan fasting day dishes. The reviewer was impressed by the flavorful, healthy cuisine prepared in a busy kitchen with skilled female cooks, particularly praising the fermented injera bread and variety of legume and vegetable dishes seasoned with traditional spices like berbere.
Butcher House (Raw Meat Restaurant in Addis Ababa)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian
The reviewer visits an authentic Ethiopian butcher house to try Terry Sika, the country's traditional raw meat dish. Though initially nervous about parasites and texture, he discovers the meat is government-inspected and surprisingly flavorful when paired with spices and sauce. While the raw version was challenging, the cooked variations like kitfo and tibs were exceptional and left him impressed with the beef quality.
Big Sue Beef Noodle
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai Beef Noodle
Big Sue Beef Noodle is a legendary Bangkok institution that has been perfecting their beef noodle soup since 1955. The reviewer was impressed by the tender beef cuts, especially the tongue, and the deeply flavorful broth that forms the foundation of every bowl. The combination of quality ingredients and house-made dipping sauce made for an exceptional dining experience.
Green Corner Restaurant
Kigali, Rwanda — Rwandan, Grilled Fish
Green Corner Restaurant in Kigali offers an impressive charcoal-grilled tilapia experience in the Nyami Rambo area. The fresh fish is expertly cooked and basted with a special secret sauce, served alongside a delicious stir-fried greens dish. The reviewer praised the simplicity and quality of flavors, making it a perfect way to cap off his first day exploring Rwanda's food scene.
Yunnan Ham Stall
Yunnan, China — Chinese regional specialty - cured meats and charcuterie
A visit to a famous Yunnan ham stall showcasing 100-year-old aged cured ham hanging naturally in the cool mountain climate. The ham offers authentic flavor and lean quality, though it's notably very salty compared to similar cured meats.
Kashon
Paris, France — French
This iconic French sandwich shop sells over 2.2 million Jambon Beurre sandwiches daily across France. The reviewer ordered a classic version with white ham and wild garlic, praising the soft meat, flavorful garlic notes, and perfectly crisp baguette. A must-visit takeaway spot for authentic French sandwich culture.
Traditional Ethiopian Raw Meat Restaurant
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian
The reviewer tries Ethiopia's traditional tera, a raw meat delicacy, at a local establishment with guide Daggi. The raw beef is surprisingly tasty with tender texture and minimal gamey flavor, served with spiced sauce. Despite initial hesitation, the reviewer finds the experience enjoyable and authentically Ethiopian.
J Macakan
Singapore, Singapore — Indian
J Macakan at Tekk Center in Little India serves some of Singapore's best roti paratha, featuring paper-thin dough that is expertly flipped, fried, and pounded into a delicious flatbread. The dish is served with a choice of mutton or fish gravy, both of which pair beautifully with the crispy bread for an authentic local dining experience.
Nitaya
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai street food, braised beef
The reviewer visits Nitaya, a 30-year-old halal roast beef establishment in Bangkok run by owner Nitaya. The fried beef (nut cod) is incredibly tender with a perfect balance of fatty and lean meat, served in a legendary cauldron of broth that has been simmering for three decades. The dish is simple but exceptional, with a sweet chili sauce that enhances the already delicious flavors.
Hoi Seafood Restaurant
Pangtao Island, Hong Kong — Cantonese/Dim Sum
The reviewer visited Hoi Seafood Restaurant on Pangtao Island to sample affordable, authentic dim sum and compare it to luxury Michelin-starred dim sum. The handmade dumplings featuring fresh ingredients like plump shrimp and quality pork offered excellent value at around 29-35 Hong Kong dollars per basket, with the har gow and shumai being particularly impressive.