7 Must-Try Dishes from Around the World

1. Kimchi

One for the hot food lovers, Kimchi is a south Korean staple, and ultimately spicy seasoning coated fermented vegetables. It consists of Chinese cabbage seasoned with peppers and onions and garlic. Kimchi is quinessentially Korea’s national dish and would be served in almost every family.

2. Fondue

Fondue is melted cheeses served in a pot over heat on the table, so you can hardly find a more social meal if you try. The Swiss of course deserve all the credit for this treat as they are also the producers of some of the best cheese in the world. Its preparation is important however what makes fondue a distinct and memorable communal experience is how one eats it. Those little pots are packed with cheese today and diners sink hunks of bread into the dish on long thin forks, twirling and hoping not to topple the bread into the pot! In addition to the classic cheese, we have hot oil to dip pieces of meat and melted chocolate to dip fruits, cookies, or whatever you like.

3. Paella

Spain what is known for national food that is very easy to recognize, and requires to be consumed sat at a desk outdoors, going through the Mediterranean. Paella was originally cooked with a diverse selection of fish and meat and mixed with white rice and numerous vegetables. However, paella is not exclusively the domain of meat-eaters, with vegetarian versions also popular.

4. Bangers And Mash

For the perfect ending to a foggy day in London town — sink into a stool at a local pub and order a big plate of bangers and mash. Close to the heart of the British, bangers (sausage) and mash (mashed potato) usually is boiled in onion gravy and comes with a plate of peas. Perfect for a chilly day.

5. Sushi

You’ll find sushi is so abundant it is likely your go to food in each and every corner of the earth that’s populated. That said, you can’t really beat real, Japanese sushi. The idea behind it is rice and seaweed used as a base for any ingredient, whether its seafood, vegetables or meat. Sushi is commonly served with wasabi and soy sauce.

6. Croque Monsieur

A great start into the day, no trip to France is complete without having eaten a croque monsieur. It is a hot sandwich filled with ham and cheese, with even more melted cheese on top, and was originally served as a quick snack in French cafes and bars. Is it the healthy option? No. Do we care? No.

7. Adobo

A must-try in the Philippines is naturally adobo which is also considered the national dish. Soy sauce, garlic, vinegar and black peppercorns tenderizes chicken or pork, which is briefly browned in oil then simmered in the marinade. Adobo is very flavorful and it can be served as it is or with rice or mashed potato.