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Eating Insects Abroad: Yay or Nay?

May 29, 2025 By Nancy 4 Comments

Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed.

You know that saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do?”

How far are you willing to take that when it comes to food?

When I was researching my current trip to Asia, I started looking on Google Maps to see what was near my hotel in Beijing. I was excited to see Wangfujing Snack Street is located just a few blocks away.

Wangfujing Snack Street in Beijing, China

As I researched Wangfujing Snack Street, I discovered it has the nickname “Bug Market.” Say what?

Apparently, one of the big draws is fried bugs: crickets, scorpions, silk worms, millipedes and tarantulas. In addition, the market sells other unusual delicacies like fried starfish, snakes and seahorses. You can read more about this market here.

I can tell you that there’s no way I will eat a fried starfish or seahorse. I just can’t imagine it. Not because of the taste, but their beauty. But bugs, on the other hand….well, MAYBE.

Eating insects, also known as entomophagy, is common in many countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Insects are a good source of protein. I’ve seen reality TV contestants eat bugs as part of challenges, and it looks gross. But, maybe if bugs are deep fried and covered in chocolate, they’re not so bad?

One thing’s for certain: I’m going to check out the selection on Wangfujing Snack Street when I’m in Beijing. Will I dare eat something out of my comfort zone? I’ll be sure to report when I’m back from my trip.

What is the most unusual thing you’ve eaten on your travels?

a pile of brown insects
Photo by Max Tcvetkov on Unsplash

 

Author: Nancy

Nancy lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three kids. Her favorite vacations include the beach, cruising and everything Disney.

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  1. projectx says

    June 12, 2025 at 10:24 am

    That’s gonna be a no from me, dawg.

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    • Nancy says

      June 12, 2025 at 7:08 pm

      @projectx Unfortunately, even though I read the insect market was back open, it was shut down during our stay in Beijing. So we didn’t get the change to try anything too weird.

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  2. AlohaDaveKennedy says

    May 29, 2025 at 8:58 am

    No need to fly to Asia to expiriment with your diet. A UK company called Eat Grub sells delicious roasted insects and has had a contract with Whole Foods Market. For Valentines Day they even offer a delightful Chocolate Coated Crickets Gift Set. Oishi, oishi!

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    • Nancy says

      June 12, 2025 at 7:05 pm

      @AlohaDaveKennedy Oh, interesting!

      Reply

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