If you want to make sure that what you're eating is safe, here's a simple guide:
- Food should be served at the required temperature. Hot soup should be served hot. A chicken dish that runs with pink juices is poorly cooked; return it to the waiter and ask for a replacement. Frozen or cold desserts should not be lukewarm.
- Foods that have been boiled are generally safe.
- Avoid undercooked or uncooked meat.
- Avoid foods that have to be handled (with bare hands) a lot by the cook or the waiter.
- Avoid ice in drinks if unsure about the quality of drinking water.
- Avoid buffets where there are no food covers.
- Avoid questionable delicacies offered by street vendors.
If you're up for some food-tasting adventure - trying on local delicacies - make sure you're near your hotel or temporary lodging. In case you experience stomach problems, you can save yourself the embarrassment of having to use the public toilet.
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