Explore New Flavors and Tastes While Traveling

In the pursuit of discovering new tastes, one can expand their list of favorite dishes. Here is our top of authentic dishes that can broaden your eating horizons and bring new flavors into your diet.  

French Crêpes

France

Famous around the world, French crêpes taste the best at their homeland, France. Crêpes are made of simple ingredients, such as flour, eggs, and water. Crêpes are great with a salad, cheese, ham, or egg. What makes them so tasty and light is cooking technology: they are made on a special stove. Enjoy crêpes in one of the numerous French creperies. For example, L’atelier Artisan Crepier in Paris is a great option.

Kuyteav

Cambodia

Kuyteav is a common Cambodian breakfast dish. It is a typical local recipe. Still, it is pretty unconventional for a tourist to try. This delicious dish contains vermicelli noodles, various vegetables and herbs, and dried squids – all in pork bones broth. There is another version of Kuyteav, which is especially popular in the city of Phnom Penh. It includes such ingredients as the Mekong River giant prawns and beef offal. One of the best places to savor Kuyteav is a local market, Outdoor Food Stall (Pho Langka Market, Siem Reap). 

Khao Soi

Thailand

Among various Thai dishes, Khao Soi is probably one of the most well-known. It can be found in the northern part of the country, and it dates back to the days of Chinese Yunnanese Muslims, who brought it to Thailand on the way to Myanmar. Khao Soi is a kind of curry. It is based on coconut milk and has reach taste. Among the main components, there are also turmeric powder, curry powder, red curry paste. Usually, it is served with two types of noodles and either beef or chicken. One can also add a slice of fresh lime, pickled cabbages, or roasted chilis. All of these combined make up for a unique flavor. To try this dish is a must for anyone traveling to Thailand. You can try it in Khao Soi Mae Sai (Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai)

Peranakan Food

Malaysia

Penang is famous as a homeland of Peranakan culture and food. The word “Peranakan” means a descendant of Chinese immigrants who assimilated with local communities. Peranakan food is, to a high degree, a result of mixing Chinese ingredients with Malay cooking techniques. Thus, this one-of-a-kind cuisine is characterized by the usage of specific spices and herbs, among which chilies, lemongrass, shallots, and turmeric. Savory, flavorful, and aromatic, this cuisine is a real breath of fresh air to someone who is in search of new styles of cooking. Places, where you can try it include, among the others, Perut Rumah Restaurant (George Town, Penang).

Claypot Crab Bee Hoon

Singapore

This remarkable dish is definitely among the tastiest dishes in the world. The recipes are numerous. However, there are two undisputed leaders among various cooking styles: a spicy tomato chili sauce and black pepper sauce. Singapore crab with black pepper sauce is also known as Claypot Crab Bee Hoon. Delicious crab meat with noodles and rich broth will satisfy the pickiest eaters. You really should try this fantastic Singaporean dish. And you can do it in Mellben Seafood (Singapore).

To explore new flavors and tastes while traveling around the world is a great idea. Still, keep in mind that the chances to find a new, remarkably tasty dish at a local restaurant are pretty high. So, don’t ever stop exploring new dishes and cuisines and use this list as an inspiration.