EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD – ON THE CAPE
Thanks in part to the Cape’s diversifying population, the food scene has evolved beyond chowder and lobster rolls. That’s great news for foodies with adventurous palates.
On the Upper Cape, Tiger Ramen in Falmouth (587 Main Street, 774392-6621, tigerramencapecod.
com) serves up bowls of traditional ramen, and infuses local flavor in its Drunken Clam ramen. On the Mid Cape, Mi Pueblo in Hyannis (577 Main Street, 508-771-4382, facebook.com/mipueblomagicopatzcuaro) is one of three Mexican restaurants in a quartermile stretch of Main Street and a great spot for tacos and pork hominy stew. Also in Hyannis, Mr. Kabab (199 Falmouth Road, 774470-4511, facebook.com/hyannismrkabab) serves up takeout falafel and shawarma — inside a United gas station. To get your fix of mango lassi and Indian curries, try Keshar Indian Restaurant and Bar (476 Route 28, 781-985-3201, kesharindianrestaurant.com) in West Yarmouth.
On the Lower Cape, Chatham’s Branches Grill and Cafe (155 Crowell Road, 508-358-1716, branchesgrillandcafe.com) is serving up Caribbean flavors; don’t miss the mannish water (tripe soup) or Jamaican jerk chicken. Also in Chatham, Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar (483 Main Street, 774-840-4144, aplayacapecod.com) is a seasonal outdoor spot for tiki drinks and Filipino specialties such as chicken adobo and empanadas.
When visiting the Outer Cape, make sure to stop at Kung Fu Dumplings in Provincetown (293 Commercial Street, 774-538-7106; kung-fu-dumplings.square.site) for handmade dumplings, steamed buns, and bubble tea.