It’s that time in the day, your stomach starts to growl but you don’t know what you’re in the mood for. Well, Banc De Binary Blog to the rescue! In this list you won’t get those generic recommendations such as Italian pizza or a Parisian croissant. Instead, you’ll find interesting and diverse culinary gems that are sure to arouse your taste buds and have you booking a flight in no time.
Taiwan
The country’s rich cuisine holds many influences from Chinese, Japanese, Min Nan and Teochew cultures. Known for its stinky tofu and beef noodle soups, oyster omelets, and steamed buns filed with soy sauce braised pork.
Cuba
When you go to Cuba, you dance! But you also eat empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, and fresh lobsters straight out of the Caribbean Sea. The Cuban kitchen draws its influence from the African, Spanish, French, and Arabic cuisine. You won’t find complicated aromas or essences, but basic flavors such as olive oil, lemon and tons of garlic.
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
The home to the famous gumbo soup and jambalaya rice dish was just too exceptional to pass, so here is an extremely specific destination you just have to go eat in. In New Orleans you’ll find plenty of meat and fresh seafood, many of the dishes are fried, and you just can’t pass on the unbelievable Oysters Rockefeller baked in their shell with herbs and tons of butter.
Malaysia
The last thing you can say about the local cuisine here is that it’s bland. Malaysians use A LOT of spices and herbs in their dishes, which makes it a very colorful experience. The most iconic dish of all is the Nasi Dagang, which is steamed rice in coconut milk, fish curry and additional spices and pickled vegetables.
Belgium
Ok, maybe one slightly generic recommendation found its way to this list, but come on! It’s the land of beer, waffles AND chocolate! There are some things you just can’t go wrong with.
Mexico
Start your day with a nice traditional breakfast, chilaquiles (it has eggs in it, which makes it count). Continue with tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, and enchiladas – each a variation made out of corn tortillas with a mix if meet and cheese. And of course, don’t forget to sip margaritas filled with excellent local tequila.
Morocco
This Arabic cuisine features a variety of flavors, spices, and herbs. The most famed dish of all is couscous, made out of grained durum wheat and served with vegetables, chickpeas and meat. Don’t miss the b’ssara and harira soups, and the unique b’stilla, which is a combination of meat (usually pigeon) and sweet flavors such as cinnamon and sugar all wrapped up in one pie.
