When you travel to a new destination, would you rather try out their local delicacies or just stick to your usual comfort food? I’m guessing the answer is, ‘of course we’d try out local cuisines’. Whatever peculiarities in cooking and eating styles may be, people who travel appreciate good Food in whichever forms they come. This works because people always like acquiring new tastes and opening up new dimensions of their palates. Another reason vacation food is so good is that getting to know the fine aspects of a new cuisine is like getting to know the people of the region and their history. So local, traditional, street and even junk food are all a good part of travelling, wherever you go.
Even so, this list isn’t about national dishes that you should try. If you find yourself travelling to these regions, then this is the food you should line up to eat. This isn’t a list of dishes that represent their countries, but rather a list of all the smashing dishes that foodies like me, would love to bits. So if you don’t find the regulars, don’t let that disappoint you. Instead, expect a lot of unknown, waiting-to-be-loved dishes.
35.Jalebi – India:
Nothing can beat this sinful combination of Jalebi Rabdi My most favourite Crunchy, piping hot jalebis with chilled Rabdi will totally leave you in foodcoma. HEAVENLY- @foodiedilse Let me know what’s your favourite Indian sweets ? Turn on post notification. #somumbai#munchymumbai#indianfoodbloggers#mumbaistreetfood#dessert#foody#foodlife#foodtalkindia#foodbloggers#mumbaifood#foodbloggers#foodporn#veenisaumilshah#sugarspiceniceindia#foodvsco#mumbaikar#foodofmumbai#desihoggers#foodlover#foodtalkindia#foodpedia#jalebi#mumbaimerijaan#foodpassion#trellfood#rabdi#foodloversmumbai#foodbossindia#indiansweet#foodieofindia#indiblogerr
Jalebi is a beautiful after-dinner sweet in households all over India. It has the right amount of tanginess and happiness-inducing sugars and is best eaten alongside Rabri, a condensed milk sweet. It is surely a sight to behold and a delight to taste, dessert or not.
34.Weiner Schnitzel – Austria:
Happy National Weiner Schnitzel Day! Air fried pork schnitzel and creamy dill sauce with mustard & chive spätzle and sautéed garden fresh rainbow chard. . . . . . #weinerschnitzel #nationalweinerschnitzelday #pork #airfryer #porkrinds #picklejuicebrined #spaetzle #swisschard #buzzfeast #feedyoursoul #foodinsta #sundaydinner #homecooking #feelslikefall #food #foodporn #foodphotography #itkwm
This is a veal cutlet that is a thinner, extended form of Germany’s Schnitzel. It is part of Austria‘s Viennese cuisines. More than the breaded schnitzel itself, the accompaniments make it a must-try dish.
33.Goulash – Hungary:
Lunch alfresco: a spicy Hungarian ‘gulyásleves’ (goulash)! #jokuti_hungary #foodie #goulash #gulyásleves #comfortfood #paprika #simplefood #hungarianfood #alfresco #budapest #onmyplate #twitter # #gulaschsuppe
Goulash is Hungary’s national dish. It is usually made of beef but can be substituted with lamb, pork and chicken too. The cream infused broth is the embodiment of comfort food. The hot broth-like Goulash will warm you up even in the coldest of days.
32.Baklava – UAE:
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Baklava is an Arab dessert that is slowly growing to fame. With nutty undertones and flavours of the UAE sprinkled all over it, it is the exotic dessert-sweet to try now.
31.Nasi Goreng – Indonesia:
Dish of the day! Orange chicken with classic nasi goreng Nebula, taste of Asia on your plate. #nebulakuta
Nasi Goreng is Indonesia’s answer to the East’s ongoing fried rice mania. It is basically sticky rice fried along with meat, veggies and sauces, just like any other fried rice. But it is here because it has an edgy twist to it with a little of noodles too.
30.Matcha Icecream – Japan:
#말차아이스크림 정말 진심 너무 #맛있다 우리나라 #녹차아이스크림 보다 훨씬 부드럽고 훨씬 맛있었다 #또먹고싶다 . . . #말차 #matcha #matchaicecream #교토 #교토여행 #kyoto #아이스크림 #icecream #먹스타그램
Matcha came out during a very apt time when the millennials were raging over weird things. So when it got popular, everything on Instagram had matcha on it. Matcha tea, matcha latte, matcha espresso, matcha cakes- matcha everything. Out of all this, the one that stuck is Matcha Icecream. The springiness in the tea contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the ice cream in it. So it is definitely a hit!
29.Avocado Toast – USA:
For those avo lovers @thelnd.cafe has got you covered with avo bruschetta and coffecado shake . Follow @wellbeingcafes for more! : @_annadeng : @thelnd.cafe : Sydney, Australia #WellbeingSydney⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀TAG SOMEONE YOU’D LIKE TO GO WITH! . . . . . . . . . . . #sydneyfood #sydneyeats #sydneycafe #sydneyfoodie #sydneylife #sydneylocal #sydneyfoodshare #breakfastinsydney #foodporn #brunchtime #cafehopping #avocadotoast #avocado #avocado #avocadolove #avocadosmoothie #avocadoshake #avocadocoffee #eeeeeats #beautifulcuisines #eggporn #yolkporn #zomatoaus #snapseed #nikonphotography #vscoeats #stayhungry
Talk about millennials and the avocado is here! If there is any food that can completely represent the quirky and peevish spirits of the millennials, it is undisputedly the Avocado Toast. These splendidly decorated slices are having a blast at every trendy cafe and food blogger’s Instagram. Try it out in America and know why it gets so much hype.
28.Kibbeh – Lebanon:
Authentic Cuisine #kibbeh #sambusik #fattoushsalad #healthyfood #freshfood #chef #amazing #bonnyrigg #drivecafebonnyrigg #cafe
Kibbeh is a traditional Lebanese cutlet/kabab that has been passed down families since the Biblical times. These beef croquettes are now yummy delicacies that stand out against their other famous but moderate middle-east peers.
27.Poutine – Canada:
Reserved only for the very hungry. Meet the braised short rib poutine. . . . . : @vizualabstract #Wayfarer #WayfarerRestaurant #CannonBeach #ExperienceCannonBeach #poutine #OnTheTable #eeeeeats #BonAppetit
Canada is madly in love with this native dish. Imagine crunchy french fries topped with shredded pieces of meat, being seasoned, sprayed by cheese and other gooey things. The result, however, is nothing like you’d think. I would describe it as a yummy mess.
26.Maori Hangi – New Zealand:
inspired by @francismallmann, we made our first maori hangi this past weekend! squash & potato topped with pancetta & goat cheese, our waterside, underground oven worked like a charm! cc: @homebody_ & @jeffmcintyreart!
Maori Hangi is chicken that was traditionally prepared in pit fires and is slow cooked. The method is hundreds of years old and is a must-try for campers in New Zealand. The smoky flavour infused in the chicken is too good to miss.
25.Butter Chicken – India:
Winner winner Butter Chicken for dinner! Well that was a quite a week! And all we wanted to do was hibernate and eat comfort food. Enter @tamarindindianqa and this lush and creamy butter chicken (I can also highly recommend the biryani and kebab platter!) delivered hot and fresh to my door. It was the perfect accompaniment to our “staying in plans”. And you know what made it even better? @tamarindindianqa has an exclusive offer through @talabatqa – 50% off your total bill. That means more butter chicken (who wants to share? Not me). . . . . . . . #ad #butterchicken #indianfood #currychicken #foodilysm #takeout #thursdayvibes #stayingin #talabat #onmyplate #foodiefinds #dohafoodies #lifeonthewedge #eatingfortheinsta #qatarbloggers #qatarrestaurants #beautifulcuisines #seekmoments #indianfoodie #cravings #foodiefriday #foodiefeature
Butter chicken is the creamy, gooey and mouth-watering gravy that dropped straight out of heaven. A little insight on how it’s made: Chicken marinated in cumin, yoghurt and other curry spices is grilled and then later sauteed in a beautiful mixture of more spices, cream and loads and loads of butter. What is left is the delicious and velvety butter chicken curry. It is preferably eaten with naan and chapati but can also be taken alongside pulaav and rice. Butter chicken curry is one of India‘s best curries.
24.Arepa – Venezuela:
Tostada de Aguacate con Salmon en Pan de Remolacha, Tostada a la Francesa con Frutas, Pancakes de Avena y Banano, Arepa con Roast Beef y Huevos, y Huevos con Esparragos y Jamon Serrano, todos los platos deliciosos y con la mayoria de ingredientes saludables, un brunch muy bueno y con gran variedad de opciones @CanastoPicnic en Bogota. Canasto Picnic Bistro del Chef Alejandro Cuéllar @CoyarCocina es un restaurante principalmente reconocido por su brunch pero tambien tiene un menu de almuerzo y comida aplicando su misma filosofia de comida sana y rica. El restaurante tiene una zona de terraza cubierta muy iluminada y agradable, es dog friendly tambien. Muy buena opcion para desayunar sano sin sacrificar sabor. . Avocado Toast in Beet Bread with Salmon, French Toast with Fruits, Oatmeal and Banana Pancakes, Arepa with Roast Beef and Eggs, Eggs with Asparagus and Serrano Ham, all the dishes were delicious and with the majority of ingredient being healthy, a great brunch with a variety of options @CanastoPicnic in Bogota. Canasto Picnic Bistro by Chef Alejandro Cuéllar @CoyarCocina is a restaurant primarily known for its brunch but also offers a lunch/dinner menu that applies their approach of healthy and delicious food. The restaurant has a covered terrace seating area that’s pleasant and has a lot of lighting, it’s also dog friendly. Great option for a healthy breakfast without sacrificing taste. #brunch #avocadotoast #pancakes #frenchtoast #arepa #eggs #dessert #bogota #barranquilla #cartagena #medellin #food #foodie #delicious #instafood #yummy #foodgasm #foodstagram #yum #eat #foodpic #foods #hungry #foodporn #nom #eatingfortheinsta #instagood #fresh #igfood #tb
Arepas are traditional Venezuelan corn-dough bread stuffed in the middle with patties, meat and other delish stuff. They taste as good as they look too!
23.Kimchi – Korea:
Thèm một bát nồi chua chua cay cay . #Cookat #cookat_vietnam #foods #food #foodvideo #igfood #yummy #delicious #instafood #vietnamesefood #instagram #instavideo #recipe #vietnam #hanoi #saigon #danang #hanoifood #saigonfood #foodie #likeforlike #daily #photography #vietnamese #instagood #followme #streetfood #kimchi #soup #canh
Kimchi is the crazy Korean street food that everyone cannot get enough of. It has slowly reached its way up to the USA now and is gaining popularity all over the world. Full of screaming colours and exploding tastes, this dish is one of the best Korea has ever produced.
22.Crepes – France:
Vacation calories don’t count – right? #drizzlethatshit #chocolatedreams
Crepes are France‘s best sort of comfort food. They come in all shapes and all flavours. I, personally could stare at pictures of them all day long. A pastry in some forms, a wafery pancake in some, a jam-smeared paper in others. Cafe foods do not get any better than these. Sitting all day, eating flowery, buttery crepes topped with whipped cream, with a book in hand and a long coffee on the side is the most perfect day imaginable. Maybe even add a jar of Nutella to it.
21.Trdelnik – Czech Republic:
Sabe qual é o mais gostoso? Eu não. Prova e conta para gente! Apaixone-se por esse Sabor! #trudel #truderia #kurtoskalacs #tredlnik #docechamine #doce #doces #sobremesas #gostoso #chocolate #sorvete #morango #nutella #praçaanaluciamagalhaes #pituba #salvador #bahia #brasil #apaixoneseporessesabor
Trdelnik is the Czech Republic‘s most celebrated dessert. The arrival of these pastries on the streets once meant the arrival of Christmas too. Now they are extremely celebrated desserts in Prague and every other town in the country. They are rolled and dusted with various flavours such a poppy seed, pumpkin paste, almond powder, castor sugar and maple syrup.
20. Oysters – France
The best kind of diet is the seafood diet. You see food, and you eat it. We have upgraded our seafood platter at our Pacific Place location Come see it for yourself! #platdujourhk #seafoodplatter
If you cross the threshold of that initial aversion, eating oysters is the most French thing to do. If you’re feeling pretty savvy that day, maybe even shuck an oyster and feel like a Michelin starred chef. Eating an oyster in itself needs a finer taste of sorts and when you do it, you immediately become much more of a gentleman. All of that apart, when you eat an oyster it feels like you’re getting a scoop of the ocean, with all the tangy sourness and the metallic creaminess. Also, oysters are supposed to be one of the best aphrodisiacs.
19.Waffles – Belgium:
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