Gastronomic guide around the world: what and in which country you should definitely try

Any trip is a way to get to know the world, people who live in other countries, their traditions and preferences, to compare how much you yourself differ from them. By the way, the path to the heart lies through the stomach, not only in the relationship between a man and a woman, but also when getting to know another way of life, another country. The easiest way is to pave this way, personally appreciating the gastronomic feature of a foreign city - somewhere it’s expensive and exquisite restaurant dishes, and somewhere the best street food in the world.

Croc-Madame Sandwich (Paris, France)

Baked croque-madame sandwich with ham and cheese on a brioche roll - one of the most Parisian dishes, along with croissants and crepes. Fried eggs laid directly on top of the cheese give it a special zest. Croc-madame is a variation of the traditional French Croc-Monsieur sandwich, which dates back to 1910. "Madame" differs from "Monsieur" only in the presence of a fried egg on top. Croc-madame can be ordered at almost any cafe in the French capital, but a special flavor will give it a view of the Eiffel Tower - choose an institution with a view of it.

Smorrebrod - an open sandwich made from local products (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Northern cuisine has not gone out of fashion for a long time. And where else to try it, if not in Scandinavia? For example, in the Danish capital there are many excellent institutions of national cuisine, including the famous Noma, many times recognized as the best restaurant in the world. It serves sea urchin, herring and salmon, as well as traditional pickles and vegetable soups.

Hot Chocolate (Madrid, Spain)

Any food in Spain is, by definition, delicious, but gourmet desserts in Madrid are beyond praise! Hot chocolate here is really a molten tile of goodies, not a diluted cocoa. Order сhurros con chocolaté - and a cup of chocolate will be served with churros, traditional fried pastry from custard dough.

Custard Cakes (Lisbon, Portugal)

The capital of Portugal is famous for many masterpieces of national cuisine, but the pearl of local cuisine is definitely sweet pastel de nata quiches. Usually they are eaten for breakfast and washed down with strong Portuguese coffee, which is served in small glasses. Coffee is really very strong, so keep this in mind when refusing milk.

Charcoal sardines (Casablanca, Morocco)

The old medina of Casablanca. A brazier on the street where small sardines flush. Believe me, the taste is crazy! Yes, not a Michelin-starred restaurant. Serving is extremely simple - fish, chopped shallots, olives, spicy seasoning and tortilla. While eating, you can chat with local residents, make friends and ask for a visit. 5 huge fish for 50 rubles with enormous taste pleasure in addition.

Balyk Ekmek (Istanbul, Turkey)

Numerous restaurants are located under the famous Galata Bridge of Istanbul, in which, of course, in addition to dozens of other fish dishes, there is also an amazing Ekkem balyk. But in order to feel the whole Turkish flavor, you need to cross the bridge in the direction of the Fatih district. Here longboats hang right on the water, where freshly caught horse mackerel is fried right there and they cook the best balyk Ekmek in Istanbul with lightning speed. There is nothing superfluous here - roll, onion, fish. All. Bottles with lemon juice and salt are standing next to the barrel tables. All you need, add yourself. It costs only 6 lire (2 euros).

Souvlaki - pita with meat filling (Athens, Greece)

Athens is rightfully considered not only the capital of Greece, but also the entire Mediterranean cuisine, without exaggeration, beloved throughout the world for its simplicity. Not far from Constitution Square (Syntagma) there is a restaurant Souvlaki o Kostas. For almost a hundred years, the best chicken and pork kebabs in Athens have been cooked there, wrapping them in pita. When asked where to try souvlaki, locals will certainly advise you on this restaurant.

Tybs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

What could be better for a man hungry for a day? Of course, meat! In the capital of Ethiopia, they know how to cook it. It is served in a special ceramic roaster, on which it was prepared. The meat still sizzles in hot fat and is fragrant with spicy sauce. Tybs served with yngery and berber. Yngera - sour cake made from teff flour, and berber - sauce in the form of a mixture of spices: red pepper, ginger, cloves, coriander, allspice, ruta berries and ajgon. They eat tybs, like all dishes of Ethiopian cuisine, as follows: they tear off a piece of egg, grab a couple of pieces of tybs with it, dip it in a berber and put it into their mouth. They recommend drinking it with beer, it dampens the sharpness of the sauce and meat a little.

Pizza (New York, United States)

Pizza in Manhattan is a symbol of involvement in the Big Apple itself in the world. If you want to feel like a real resident of the city, be sure to try the famous pizza in Manhattan. And not sitting at a table in a cafe, namely, takeaway. Believe me, this is incomparable pleasure with anything, and it costs a penny.

Chicago Hot Dog (Chicago, United States)

To find out the taste of the famous American hot dogs, you need to come to Chicago - experienced tourists assure. But "hot dogs" with additives for every taste is not the only thing Chicago is famous for. Do not miss the opportunity to try the famous beef sandwiches, they say they are special here.

Clam Chowder (Boston, United States)

Advice to tourists: firstly, never call Boston Bintown (Beantown is an informal name for the city, literally translates as "bean city") and, secondly, never order dishes from stewed beans. To truly “taste” the city, try a delicate cream soup called clam chowder - a hot potato, seafood and bacon stew. It is perfectly suited for a cold dank day, which is abundant in the city blown by ocean winds.

Beunier - Fried Choux pastry donuts (New Orleans, USA)

The influx of tourists into New Orleans usually falls on the traditional Mardi Gras holiday ("Fat Tuesday"). But beheny can be eaten on any other day: the line in front of the legendary Café du Monde is built all year round. The famous bakery has been operating since 1862 and still attracts crowds of people with its traditional sweets.

Smoked Meat Sandwich (Montreal, Canada)

Quebec cuisine is popular with tourists due to its French and English influences, but Montreal is worth going to .... Jewish quarter and visit an institution called Schwartz's Hebrew Delicatessen. Smoked meat sandwiches began to be cooked there back in 1928. Most likely, you will have to stand in line, but the food is definitely worth it.