If you are looking for something that will give you culinary memories of the country you are in, the best way is to try the most popular dishes loved by the locals. Here is a list of 5 such!

shawarma In Dubai
Most places in Dubai will have shawarma with tomatoes, onions with sumac, tahini, parsley and of course garlic aioli and pickles. In some places, shawarma is also stuffed with french fries. The best shawarma is undoubtedly overlooking the majestic Burj Khalifa at The Address Fountain View and M Sheriff.

fondue In Switzerland
Swiss cheese fondue is a local favorite, more so during the winter, but I favor trying it whenever you travel. Melted cheese might seem strange to you as a first time but it is something that you absolutely must try. Fondue is essentially a mixture of melted cheese (usually a mixture of Gruyere and Vacherin Fribourgio) and white wine over a small burner in which you dip the bread and slice the cheese into deliciousness. Enjoy a glass of white wine with your meal – locals thump it with a flute of kirsch at the conclusion to relieve digestion.

pad thai in thailand
These are soaked dried rice noodles, sautéed with eggs, chopped firm tofu and dried shrimp; Seasoned with tamarind pulp, fish sauce, shallots, garlic, palm sugar and cayenne pepper and served with lime wedges and chopped roasted peanuts. You’ll staple it almost everywhere and can ask to add or remove ingredients as you like. Thip Samai restaurant in old Bangkok makes a mean.

sausages in germany
Speaking of sausages, one cannot think of Germany as the Mecca destination of loyal meat lovers. Germany has a singular richness in terms of gastronomic creations, with sausages at the top of the list to be exact. There are over fifteen hundred arrays of sausages in the country and are the most popular street food; The most popular are bratwurst and currywurst. Interestingly, there is a common ancient saying in Bavaria ‘Weiwurste must not hear the noon bell’ because of the lack of additives to preserve. Most restaurants do not sell this sausage after noon.

breakfast in maldives
This vigorous concoction of tuna, chilli, grated coconut and onion usually eaten cold with tea and roshi which is much like our Indian chapati, is a favorite snack of Maldives. Although a resort breakfast will include plenty of tropical fruit, fresh juices, eggs, and toast to accompany this staple.

– Rupali Dean is a food and travel writer based out of Delhi

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