The most popular drunk food in 21 cities around the world
Germany: Currywurst and fries
Thailand: Fried rice
Turkey: Iskembe Çorbsi
Iskembe Çorbsi, a tripe soup, is a popular hangover cure. The steaming broth is said to settle the stomach, as it is flavored with hot pepper, vinegar, and crushed garlic.
Mexico: Tacos
Canada: Poutine
UK: Kebabs
The Brits swear by kebabs: pita stuffed with thinly sliced meat, salad, veggies, and various sauces.
Philippines: Sisig
In the Philippines, people go for a sweet and spicy dish that's made with pig's head and liver, chili peppers, and calamansi, a citrus fruit.
India: Bhurji Pav
In Mumbai specifically the drunk food of choice is Bhurji-Pav, a spiced scrambled egg with bread.
Kenya: Mandazi
South Korea: Tteokbokki and odeng
Odeng, a type of fish cake, is a South Korean favorite.
Scotland: Munchy Box
One of the most convenient drunk foods in the world comes from Scotland. A "Munchy Box" is a pizza box filled with an assortment of fried, greasy drunk foods, like fried chicken, pizza, kebab meat, onion rings, fries, and garlic bread.
Japan: Ramen
A rich, hearty bowl of fatty broth, noodles, and toppings is sure to satisfy drunk food cravings in Japan.
Ireland: Fish and chips
In Ireland, there's nothing quite like a thickly battered fish with fries.
Brazil: Acarajé
Acarajé is a traditional street food found in Brazil. The black-eyed pea fritters are distinct in flavor, often served with a shrimp paste center.
Italy: Porchetta sandwich
Discerning even when drunk, Italians love a fatty herbaceous pork roast sliced into pieces and stuffed between thick, buttery slices of bread.
United States: Pizza
A cheesy slice is appropriate for all occasions, but seems the most satisfying after a few drinks.
China: Jianbing
Jianbing, a Chinese-style savory crepe, is not only a popular breakfast food in China, but also a late-night snack.
Czech Republic: Smažený sýr
Literally translated as "fried cheese," this drunk food consists of a thick slice of Emmental or other cheese that is breaded and fried, and often accompanied by tartar sauce.
Iran: Persian pizza
Like Americans, Iranians like to eat pizza when they're inebriated. However, Persian pizza is unique because of its toppings: Persian spices, sausage, bell pepper, mushroom, and mozzarella cheese.
Greece: Loukoumades
These Greek pastries are deep-fried and soaked in honey. Cinnamon and sesame are sometimes sprinkled on top.
Sri Lanka: Kottu
Kottu is a mixture of chopped vegetables, stir-fried egg, spices, and shredded godamba roti (thin, fried bread).
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