10 Amazing Street Foods from Countries NOT Famous For Their Food

Travel broadens the mind and so does foreign cuisines. They say you have to taste the culture before you fully understand it — and we say yes!
 
Every place looks scenic when there is food involved. And although you never say no to a restaurant-style taste of a local cuisine, it’s often your on-the-ground food experiences that reflect the local culture in its most authentic form.

Now, we all know nobody returns from France without eating crepes or from England without having a succulent bite of fish ‘n’ chips but here is a long list of unusual street foods from far away countries that aren’t really known for their cuisines.
 
Take a dig and tell us which one you would like to try the most:

1. Espetinho

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Country: Brazil
In Brazil, espetinho is synonymous to little skewers of spiced up meat (from chicken to shrimp). These char-grilled delights are like Barbeque on the go. Vendors often serve these with hot sauce, non-melting cheese as well as farinha, the crunchy flour that Brazilians enjoy sprinkling on their meat.

2. Ceviche

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Country: Peru
You know a nation means business when they dedicate an entire holiday to a dish. Ceviche is the national dish of Peru. It’s fresh chunks of raw fish marinated in citrus juices and mixed with sliced onions, chilli peppers, salt, and pepper — how can it not be good?

3. Halo-Halo

 
Country:  Philippines
This is perhaps the craziest sundae you’ll ever try. Translated as “mix-mix,” halo-halo­ is made with shaved ice and evaporated milk; beyond that, it’s your call. You can go as crazy as you want: Boiled kidney beans, coconut water, sugar palm fruit, caramelised plantains, jackfruit, tapioca … you can add rice and that’s allowed!

4. Nasi Lemak

 
Country: Malaysia
This dish, in Malay terms — is the ultimate indulgence. It’s a delicious combination of rice cooked in coconut milk, chilli sambal anchovies, boiled eggs, deep fried chicken and veggie toppings — all wrapped in a banana leaf.

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5. Bibim Guksu

 
Country: South Korea
In South Korea, no meal cuts it like Bibim Guksu — a tangy mix of cold noodles with spicy and sweet gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) sauce.

6. Khachapuri

Strictly not for the weight-watchers but then, no street food is.

7. Manti

 
Country:  Kyrgyzstan
This Central Asian version of dumplings is as irresistible as the Chinese one. Staple items across Kyrgyzstan, Mantis are tiny treasures filled with spiced ground meat, onion and other stuffing of your choice.

8. Plov

 
Country: Uzbekistan
Plov is the Uzbek version of Asian Pulao (caramelised rice with meat) with fried julienned carrots, red pepper, caraway seeds, and chunks of meat. The dish is as beloved throughout the region as Pizza in Europe.

9. Salteñas

10. Hokkien Mee

 
Country: Singapore
Their cuisines might not rank in the top 10s but Singaporean street food culture is one of the country’s major attractions. Hokkien mee is a classic dish that contains rice noodles, egg noodles, meat, egg, shrimp, squid, garlic, bean sprouts and soy sauce.