Eating from a street vendor might be one of the best meals you devour, but we have a few suggestions on questions to ask ...

Even the most street-food-phobic’s mouth has to water as they pass a real halal cart’s hot grill. Left photo: A halal plate from NYC's Halal Guys; David Handschuh/NY Daily News via Getty Images.

Street food is getting more focus from foodies. From Mumbai and Miami to Rome and Rio, check out these 23 best cities for street food.

Secret Thai Street Food is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Owners of Secret Thai Street Food, left to right: Vasinee Levy, Nisakorn Quispe, and Jalen Lucky. Caroline Shin/Eater NY ...

Street food is one of the best ways to experience a country’s culture. While these makeshift stalls might look risky, street food is often just as safe—if not safer—than restaurants.

The Gist: Street Food, created by David Gelb and Brian McGinn of Chef’s Table, is a loving tribute to the people making fantastic food from various street-side booths, carts, and holes-in-the-wall.

Street food is getting more focus from foodies. From Mumbai and Miami to Rome and Rio, check out these 23 best cities for street food.