Street Food – Let The Love Take On!

Be it inter-country relations or cultural dominance, food has always played a vital role in establishing stronger bonds.

Emperors, rulers, and colonizers came and went away with time, but what was left behind was their food. And that is what paved the way to the modern-day cuisines around the world.

Enjoying The Street-food Gala!

Be it Continental or Chinese, be it Lebanese or Indian, every nook and corner of the globe treasures a plethora of unique flavors. The spicy lamb steak cooked in the country-sides of America is way different from that cooked by the tribals in the north-eastern parts of India. The Vietnamese vegetable stew has an absolutely different texture and composition than that prepared in Brazil.

Even the traditional Iranian biryani presents a stark difference in taste than that cooked in the Philippines.

Thus, undoubtedly, food is one of the best ways to know and experience the culture of a place. And one such way to explore the traditions of a place while you travel around the globe is to dive into the rich and flavorsome street foods of that place.

For the foodies and explorers out there, we bring you 7 awesome street food dishes that speak volumes about the place, its people, and the life around.

Aloo Chaat

Aloo Chaat

Aloo Chaat is one of the most commonly available dishes across the South Asian subcontinent. A dish that is basically made with pieces of boiled and/or fried potatoes and a mix of spices, topped with piquant chutneys, it adorns a different assortment of flavors across different countries and even in different parts of the same countries. Be it Pakistan or India, be it West Bengal or Sylhet, this popular dish is sure to leave every foodie wanting for more local flavors.

Arepa

Arepa

Soft, thick and flavourful patties made with either ground maize kernels, maize flour or maize meal, this dish is one of the most popular delectables in the Colombia and Venezuela.  Be it baked or boiled, fried, or grilled, be it stuffed with meat or vegetables, cheese or eggs, Arepas are greatly enjoyed by members of all age groups and forms an essential part of the local culture and diet.

Beguni

Beguni

Some puffed rice with a tinge of mustard oil, freshly cut vegetables and a deep-fried beguni is the perfect evening snack of every Bengali across the world. Beguni is a dish made from begun i.e., an eggplant that is dipped in a plain/spicy batter and deep-fried till golden brown. It is the most popular yet simple delicacies in West Bengal and Bangladesh and even plays an important role in festive galas and cultural gatherings.

Bunny Chow

Bunny Chow

A dish that emerged/came with the Indian community that settled in the city of Durban, Bunny Chow, or “Bunny”, as may be called by the locals, has now become an important part of the South African cuisine. Typically, this is bread loaf that is hollowed out and filled with either mutton, lamb, chicken, or bean curry. Usually accompanied by a variety of salads made with locally assorted vegetables, this lip-smacking dish is must try for all foodies visiting the land of South Africa.

Chapli Kebab

Chapli Kebab

If there is one dish that world-famous from the land of Pakistan, it is none other than the Chapli Kebab. Traditionally made of ground beef or mutton infused with a rich mix of spices and fresh vegetables, the chapli kebab is said to have its roots in the city of Peshawar. This deep-fried dish tastes amazing when eaten with steamed flavourful rice having a strong impression of local flavors.

Gyro

Gyro

Cooking a Gyro is often considered to be no lesser than art.  Traditionally made with either lamb, chicken, or pork, Gyro is a dish that involves cooking the tender meat on vertical rotisseries that is followed by slicing them off and wrapping them in a variety of flatbreads (usually, pita) stuffed with spicy vegetable mixes and dashes of the tzatziki sauce. Several variants of this could be found across the world, but if you want to have the authentic Gyro, then Greece is where you need to head to.

Ramen 

Ramen

A dish that emerged out of the confluence of Chinese and Japanese cultures, Ramen is widely available street food in Japan that has numerous variations across the different parts of the country itself. Chinese wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth with a tinge of soy sauce or miso, the Ramen is often topped with a boiled egg, a thin slice of tender pork, or juicy scallions to enrich its tasting experience. One would be shocked to know that an entire museum by the name of The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka is dedicated to this dish and is a must-visit for every food-lover traveling to Japan.

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