Tell me about the best meal you've ever had while travelling — where were you and what was it?

B Natural answer

One of the best meals I’ve ever had was in Lisbon, Portugal, after a long day of walking around the old city. My friends and I found a small restaurant near the river, and we ordered grilled sardines, potatoes, and salad. Everything tasted fresh, but the thing I remember most is the perfect balance of salty and fresh in the food. The fish was simple, not fancy, yet it felt special because the place was quiet and the staff were really kind. We stayed for over an hour, talking and enjoying the evening.

Key phrases in this answer

• after a long day of walking around — following many hours of exploring on foot“After a long day of walking around, we sat down for dinner.”
• small restaurant near the river — a little place to eat close to a river“We found a small restaurant near the river for lunch.”
• perfect balance of salty and fresh — a very good mix of salty and fresh flavors“The dish had a perfect balance of salty and fresh.”
• tiny street stall — a very small food stand by the road“We found a tiny street stall and ate noodles there.”
• the flavor was amazing — the taste was really excellent“The flavor was amazing, so I wanted another plate.”
• just before sunset — right before the sun goes down“We arrived just before sunset and found a table.”