Korean 1 with Ms. Shim: Our Roots Around the World by Ms. Shim

Medan

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Medan is famous for durian, known locally as the “king of fruits.”

San Francisco

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Known for sourdough bread, especially the famous Boudin Bakery dating back to the Gold Rush.

Chicago

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Chicago is world‑famous for its deep‑dish pizza and Chicago‑style hot dogs.

Boston

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Boston baked beans and clam chowder are iconic local dishes.

Barrington

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Rhode Island is known for clam cakes and coffee milk, the official state drink.

Indianapolis

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The breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is a beloved Indiana specialty.

Norfolk

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Blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay are a staple in Norfolk cuisine.

Columbia

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South Carolina is famous for its mustard‑based barbecue sauce.

Wilmington

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Known for Eastern North Carolina–style pulled pork barbecue with vinegar sauce.

Sioux Falls

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South Dakota’s signature dish is chislic, skewered and fried cubes of meat.

Red Bank

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New Jersey is famous for pork roll (Taylor Ham) sandwiches.

La Plata

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Argentina is famous for its beef and La Plata is known for parrillas (grill restaurants).

Singapore

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Hainanese chicken rice is often called Singapore’s national dish.

Cavite

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Cavite is known for tamales and a sweet rice cake called bibingka.

Redding

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California is one of the largest producers of almonds, and Redding is in the heart of almond country.

Mill Valley

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Located near wine country, Mill Valley is known for artisanal breads and fresh produce.

Oakland

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Oakland is known for its food truck culture and diverse global cuisine.

Hanoi

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Pho, Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup, originated in Hanoi.

San Jose

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San Jose’s Japantown is famous for ramen and sushi.

Lucknow

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Obra

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Uttar Pradesh is known for sweets like jalebi and peda.

Sydney

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Sydney is known for its seafood, especially Sydney rock oysters.

Matanzas

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Cuban cuisine in Matanzas features yuca con mojo and rich sugar cane history.

San Mateo

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Renowned for fresh seafood and a thriving farmers’ market scene.

Vancouver

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Famous for its sushi scene and Pacific salmon dishes.

Pekanbaru

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Renowned for Malay dishes like gulai ikan patin, a spicy catfish curry.

Kenmore, WA

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Washington is one of the top apple‑producing states in the U.S.

Surabaya

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Famous for rawon, a dark beef soup with keluak nuts.

Phú Yên

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Known for fresh seafood, especially tuna and lobster.

Fullerton

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Fullerton is part of Orange County, famous for its citrus groves and avocado orchards.

Mumbai

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Vada pav, often called the Indian burger, is Mumbai’s iconic street food.

Aliso Viejo

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Orange County is famous for its citrus groves and Mexican‑inspired cuisine.

Cubao

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Cubao is popular for street food like isaw (grilled chicken intestines).

Ho Chi Minh City

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Famous for bánh mì, a French‑influenced Vietnamese sandwich.

Chongqing

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Famous for Chongqing hotpot, known for its fiery chili and peppercorn broth.

North Vernon

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Indiana is known for sugar cream pie, the official state dessert, often found in small‑town bakeries.

Angeles City

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Pampanga is known as the culinary capital of the Philippines, home to sisig.

Duc Hoa

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The region is known for rice cultivation and fresh tropical fruits.

Malaysia

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Known for nasi lemak, considered the country’s national dish.