favorite meal:

Beijing,
China

Of all the cities I've visited so far, and all the fancy meals I've been so fortunate to have, my most memorable and delicious meal was had in Beijing, China. 

I had just landed from Los Angeles on a 13-hr flight, starving, and in search of anything within walking distance from my hotel. The language barrier is very real if you're an American and don't speak the Chinese language spoken in this region. I knew I had to find something that was obviously a restaurant from the outside, and prepared to point at something on the menu. As it started to pour rain, I happened to find this place and just walked in and got myself a table. I pointed to the fist plate noodles and cold beer I saw on the menu, both of which just tasted absolutely fantastic. Maybe it was jet lag, maybe I was just hungry, or perhaps Asia offers something unique in their noodles. Whatever it was, I still fantasize about it today!