15 Must-Try Street Foods Around the World

Of course, there are many ways to discover a country’s cuisine, but nothing comes close to the taste of street food. These dishes can be cooked and even eaten on the spot from carts, stalls or extremely small houses, and provide quite a genuine feel of the area’s identity. 

From the savory aromas of the Asia night bazaars to the hot grills of South and Central Americas – street food offers something unique all together. Regardless of your sort, whether you are the adventurous eater or in search of yet another fast and tasty treat, these street foods are a must-taste. 

Banh Mi – Vietnam

The Banh Mi resulted from a mix of French colonization and Vietnamese creativity. Thick, crisp bread is filled with such guts as pork or chicken, pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro and a touch of chili. This is more or less an Asian fusion pastry, and each mouthful is incredibly crisp.

Samosas – India

Tasty from inside and crisp from outside, samosas are an all time favorite and popular Indian snack. These triangular pastries are usually stuffed with the vegetables which include potatoes, peas and several spices accompanied by deep frying process. If served with tamarind or mint chutney, they’re the ultimate comfort food.

Arepas – Colômbia e Venezuela

In Columbia and Venezuela, this is a very popular street food and the two nations have put their twist on arepa. These cornmeal patties are barbecued, halved, and refilled with ingredients such as cheese, shredded beef or avocado. Easy and delicious, those are a definite must if you have a craving for carbs.

Takoyaki – Japan

Takoyaki is hugely popular as street food snack in Japan. Small round balls of batter have a number of pieces of octopus included in them and green onion along with tempura flakes before being deep fried to a glistening golden colour in pans designed accordingly. Filled with takoyaki sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes on top, those are a little round fruits of Umami.

Empanadas – Argentina

Unquestionably, empanadas are Argentina’s response to the ideal on-the-go food. These rough textured contain the fillings of spiced meat, chicken or cheese. They are baked or fried and traditionally they are consumed hot from the chaffing dish. Accompany them with the chimichurri sauce to get a great taste.

Tacos – Mexico

Cunningham and others believe that few products are associated with Mexico more so than tacos. These adaptable snacks are found in a bewildering array of guises, from the al pastor – the spit-roasted pork, to fish tacos garnished with lime and slaw. If you ever visit Mexico City, do not forget to sample the street side tacos from the vendors.

Pho Cuon – Vietnam

Although pho cuon is more of a delicacy in bruce landing, it is Hanoi’s street food that gives a fresh taste to the usual pho noodle soup. Thick rice paper is used to cover beef, herbs and vegetables in a rolls that are to be had with a bitter fish sauce. Its texture works well and the rolls prove to be delicious, light and can be perfect as a street snack.

Churros

Churros can be identified with the Spanish culinary tradition, but is also produced in countries of Latin America. This fun and tasty fried dough also comes with cinnamon sugar toppings which should be the pride of every street food vendor. In Spain, churros are consumed with a steamed, thick chocolate to dip the churros in. In Mexico they can be purchased flat or stuffed with caramel or chocolate. In any event, none are easily left unread.

Gimbap – South Korea

Sometimes called ‘Korean sushi’, gimbap is still very much a part of Korean street food and extremely tasty. Seaweed wraps around a combination of rice, vegetables, egg and some flesh meat such as beef like a bulgogi or fish, especially tuna. It’s easily transportable, a great and filling way to get a proper meal while wandering the markets of Seoul.

Poutine – Canada

Spaghetti can be found in the United States, but poutine — a pile of crispy French fries cascading beneath a blanket of cheese curds and a drizzle of hot gravy — is as Canadian as hockey. This rather heavy dish that features cheese curds and gravy ranks as a local delicacy in Quebec although the same can be spotted occasionally at many street food joints all over the country. It’s salty, savory, and really alluring.

Satay – Indonesia

Indonesians commonly consume satay as a skewered snack, but the recipe has found affection as a snack all over the world. These are grilled meat skewers with chicken, beef or lamb, barbecued and garnished with spice marinade and served with peanut gravy. Pair with a side of sticky rice to get the authentic taste.

Ceviche – Peru

Ceviche is one of the meal preparations that make many embrace street foods without necessarily associating them with oily meals. In Peru, this raw fish is prepared in the liquid from oranges, lemons, or limes, it’s commonly accompanied by red onions, coriander, and chili. Ceviche is simple, healthy, and a great way to start off an introduction to Peruvian food.

Falafel – Middle East

Falafel is a street food superstar in countries like Israel, Lebanon, and Egypt. These deep-fried balls of spiced chickpeas or fava beans are crunchy on the outside and soft inside. They’re often stuffed into pita bread with fresh veggies and tahini sauce, creating a handheld meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Corn on the Cob (Elote) – Mexico

Elote is street food at its most fun. Grilled corn on the cob is slathered with mayonnaise, chili powder, lime, and cotija cheese, creating a smoky, tangy, and creamy bite. It’s messy, sure, but that’s half the fun.

Jerk Chicken – Jamaica

Jerk chicken is the soul of Jamaican street food. Marinated in a fiery pepper mix of spices, including Scotch bonnet and allspice, the chicken is grilled over pimento wood for a smoky, spicy flavor. Accompanied by rice and peas or festival bread, it is a delicious treat!

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