There are many reasons to travel. Food is obviously one of them! When visiting a country, there’s always a handful of must-try foods. Those dishes that you wistfully long for, that make your mouth water just thinking about them! Through the simple act of eating, you get lost in the variety of tastes and flavors. So let’s indulge in with our list of worldwide dishes that are worth traveling the world.
ITALY – Pizza and Pasta
Need we explain? No, we didn’t think so. If it’s Italy, then it’s time for pizza and pasta ….. Self-explanatory!
USA – Land of Burgers, Fries and Doughnuts
You’ll be able to sink your teeth into a freshly-made, still-warm doughy, sugary or chocolate frosted doughnut that’ll have you fighting over the last crumble. Fast food aside, the burger and fries combo are heavily favored as a quick and heavily customizable meal in the US. Imagine onions, fried eggs, bacon, and cheese as toppings for that to-die-for sandwich along with the endless sauces for your fries. BE STILL MY HEART!
CANADA – Poutine
Imagine this scenario, fries with a lot of melted cheese and gravy sauce. Isn’t it a very beautiful combination? Absolutely yes! These are the basic requirements for poutine, making it one of the very delicious national dishes in Canada. Don’t you agree that the legendarily taste is really worth the effort! 😉
SPAIN – Paella
Paella the pride of Spain!A combination of seafood broth, mussels, lobster, cuttlefish, shrimp, chicken, meat, veggies, rice, paprika, and saffron; all lying comfortably on a rice bed.It seems like a gothic novel, overstuffed with compelling characters with a dab of tension and harmony between each other.
FRANCE – Bakery
It’s hard to pick a favorite food when considering French cuisine. Smothered in butter croissants, crepes with a fresh raspberry jam as a topping, along with little macrons sweet treats are hard to pass up. This classy breakfast must be accompanied with a cup of coffee or tea. Welcome to pa’gha’dise, mon frère!!
MEXICO – Tacos and Fajitas
JAPAN – Sushi
When Japan wants to build something right, they perfect it! Sushi is simply made of cooked rice paired with vegetables and seafood. It is most often prepared with fresh raw seafood with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi. Are you wondering why Japanese people live so long? Don’t tell anyone, the secret is SUSHI!
MOROCCO – Tagine
“The Land of magic” isn’t just a marketing catchphrase. It’s a result of being in a land where the world’s most delicious food is around nearly every corner! At a glance a simple looking dish, yet so intricate and complex, Tagine is a Berber’s stew cooked slowly in a special dome-shaped clay pot. Tagine is meat, (lamb or chicken), that got a savory, smoky flavor with mild and musky spices. It is often served with couscous. Hey Moroccans, your cuisine is a magical wonderland <3.
SINGAPORE – Chicken Rice
A combination of steaming hot rice and slices of succulent chicken, this local delight acquires completion when topped off with cucumbers and accompanied by dark soy sauce and chili with garlic and pounded ginger, isn’t this a real treat?!!
INDIA – Masala Dosa
It’s a very thin pancake or crepe made from rice batter and lentils, then packed full with deliciously fragrant, lightly spiced potatoes and onions, which is dipped in coconut chutney, pickles, tomato-and-lentil-based sauces, rolled up like a wrap, and served hot. I bet you are imagining yourself eating this now ;).
BRAZIL – Feijoada
Brazilians are not just good in soccer! They are as good when it comes to the kitchen too; and feijoada is the proof! It’s a stew of black beans, salted meat, and smoked sausages; typically topped with vegetables such as cabbage, kale, carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin. Rice is a usual side dish and the taste is out of this world!!
GREECE – Keftethes & Greek Salad
Alert! Don’t leave Greece without trying Keftethes and Greek salad. Or else, you’re going to miss the divine feeling of juicy and crispy Greek meatballs served with creamy sauce and pita breads, along with the magical Greek salad made of tomatoes, olives, cucumber and a large piece of feta cheese. One simply couldn’t ask for more!
THAILAND – Massaman Curry
Massaman is the King of Curry! Slow cooked with beef and potatoes and topped with pan-fried peanuts, along with spicy, coconutty, sweet and savory combination of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. This is one more reason to fall in love with Thailand!
VIETNAM – Pho
Fresh rice noodles, a few herbs, and usually chicken or beef. How can something so simple taste this good?!!
TURKEY – Iskender Kebab and Baklava
Is there something more delicious than kebab meat smothered in amazing tomato sauce, served with pita bread and fresh yogurt? This is called the real Turkish dream! But wait, you simply can’t go all the way to Turkey and not try Baklava treats. Enjoy layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts along with Turkish coffee and tea. Yeah, you’ll get fat; but you’ll have a great time doing it, trust me ;).
Well well well, this isn’t just rating for the best of the best, these must-try dishes will add another souvenir experience to the country you’re visiting. So, Prepare your stomach for growling and remember Bernard Shaw saying ”There is no love sincerer than the love of food!” Bon Appétit. 😉