In addition to pho, Japanese steamed eggs, Korean bulgogi is also mentioned in the list of must-try delicacies once in a lifetime.
Bright Side‘s culinary experts have researched culinary documents around the world and recommend certain dishes travelers should try once in their lifetime, as well as delicious famous places you can visit.
Vietnamese beef noodle soup is one of the representatives from Asia appearing in this list. This is a famous dish by the locals and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Foreign tourists “told” each other that to enjoy a delicious bowl of beef noodle soup, you don’t necessarily have to go to luxury restaurants. Instead, you can go to the street stalls, the old quarter of Hanoi… to eat this dish. Photo: Rice Cake
PhirniThis is a specialty from India, a sweet dish often seen at every national festival. It is made from rice, mixed with flour, milk and dried fruit. Saffron and cardamom are sprinkled on top, giving this dessert a special delicious flavor. People also often use mango or cherries to color Phirni more colorful. Visitors can easily buy this cake near Hindu temples during festivals. Photo: Pinterest
BulgogiKorean barbecue is one of the famous dishes and is loved by tourists. It is a dish of thinly sliced meat (including beef, pork, or chicken), seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. After that, diners will grill this meat on a small griddle placed in the center of the dining table. You can visit barbecue shops in Seoul such as Byeokje Galbi, which offers premium Korean beef Hanwoo to serve diners. This type of beef is comparable to Japanese Wagyu beef. Photo: Pinterest
ChawanmushiThis is a Japanese-style steamed egg, made from smooth and silky custard, with a savory taste and seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, and dashi broth. The dish contains additional shrimp, shiitake mushrooms and ginkgo. In Nagasaki, Yosso restaurant specializes in cooking this dish since the late 19th century. Photo: Just one cookbook
Hamsi TavaThis is deep-fried anchovies breaded in cornmeal, served with arugula and sliced onions in freshly baked crispy bread (called Hamsi Ekmek). Hamsa is a type of fish that is only available in winter, from November to February. You can go to the fish market in Fethiye or the Karaköy Fish House in Istanbul, Turkey to enjoy the dish. Photo: Twitter
This deep-fried minced Scotch Egg “Ball” contains a surprise: a beautifully poached hard-boiled egg. The British say that the best place to enjoy Scotch eggs is an old pub. Here, you will enjoy crispy, hot and delicious eggs. Photo: Pinterest
Pastel de nata
Pastel de nata, or egg tart, is a famous Portuguese specialty. The cake consists of a spongy outer shell, a greasy egg inside and topped with a fragrant caramel layer. Visitors to Portugal can visit the Pasteis de Belem restaurant, open since 1837, to enjoy this cake. Photo: Expatica Thüringer Rostbratwurst
The recipe for Thuringian sausage dates back to the 15th century and was carefully guarded by German butchers. Dishes made from minced meat (pork, beef or veal), Persian cumin seeds and marjoram. The dish is grilled on a griddle with bacon fat, served with bread and mustard. You can enjoy this dish at the farmers market of Erfurt, Germany to enjoy the freshest and most “authentic” sausages. Photo: Pinterest Poutine
Considered the national dish of Canada, Poutine is the perfect combination of crispy fries on the outside, soft on the inside, served with a greasy savory meat sauce and soft fresh cheese topping. The dish originates from the French-speaking province of Quebec, and one of the best places to sell it are restaurants in Montreal. Photo: Pinterest Smörgåstårta
This sandwich is made from white or rye bread, filled with cream in the middle and assorted fillings such as pate, olives, cucumber, cheese, Jamon to fish cakes made from shrimp, salmon, or fish. Caviar and lemon with mayonnaise. And you can enjoy this cake in Finland, Sweden or Estonia. Photo: Instagram (According to Bright Side )