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16 foods around the world Americans are missing out on, from bunny chow to stroopwafels

Mark Abadi   

16 foods around the world Americans are missing out on, from bunny chow to stroopwafels
Thelife1 min read

char kway teow

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Char Kway Teow is a popular noodle dish in Malaysia - one of many foods most Americans are missing out on.

  • The US is home to virtually every type of cuisine, but there are still many international foods most Americans aren't familiar with.
  • They include poutine from Canada, goulash from Hungary, and mango sticky rice from Thailand.
  • We selected 16 foods from around the world Americans are missing out on.


The United States is home to every type of cuisine under the sun, from Mexican to Mongolian.

But there are still plenty of international foods most Americans haven't heard of, let alone tried. They include hearty dishes like South African bunny chow and sweet treats like stroopwafels from the Netherlands.

I've been to 25 countries, and I drew on my own travel experiences and recommendations from local experts in compiling a list of the best foods that Americans are missing out on. Take it from me - you'll want to try these delicious dishes when you travel abroad.

Here are 16 foods from around the world we wish they served in America.

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