9 Local Dishes From Different Countries You Need To Taste

The world is vast, and every culture has its own quirks and habits. It’s the thing that sets us apart and gives us our identity as a people. Some of these nods may not be very noticeable at first, but there’s one thing in every culture that we pretty much discover instantly: their eating habits.

The internet, in all its infinite wisdom, decided to let people share the one dish from their country that beats all others, and it all looks ridiculously delicious.

Let’s take a look at some of these treats so you can plan your next holiday accordingly.

1. Zapiekanka (Poland)

While baguettes are most certainly French, the Polish decided to kick it up a notch and top them with mushrooms, cheese, ketchup, and green onions. That’s how the zapiekanka was born, and boy does it look like you could easily eat three of those and only moderately regret that decision afterward!

2. Egg Waffles (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong is very famous for its street food variety. Most of the dishes are very tasty but if you ever find yourself there and feel like you can’t trust anything you’re given, go for an egg waffle. Don’t worry, that’s just batter thrown in a mold. It’s not made of actual eggs.

3. Empanadas (Argentina)

These empanadas are a lot different from the ones you’ll usually eat. They’re filled with beef, caramelized onion, hard-boiled eggs, raisins, and green olives. Still not good enough for you? Well, it’s all seasoned with the one spice that’s sure to make all the teenage boys giggle: cumin.