40 mouthwatering pictures of street foods from around the world
Dürüm, in Istanbul, is a wrap made from flatbread stuffed with spiced meat like lamb, chicken, or a beef-veal combination. Then, it is topped off with fresh onions, cucumbers, lettuce, tomato, an herb-yogurt sauce, and hot sauce to pack a punch.
Tang hu lu is a sweet skewered snack made from various fruits like strawberry, kiwi, oranges, bananas, and grapes coated in hard sugar. You’ll see peddlers in Shanghai, China, offering them throughout the day.
In Jamaica, jerk chicken is cooked over charcoal and seasoned with spices to produce a smoky flavor all wrapped up in a crispy layer of the chicken's skin.
Vada Pav is served in street stalls and restaurants throughout India. The dish consists of boiled and spiced mashed potatoes that are coated in flour and deep fried. Then, the mixture is stuffed in a bread bun and served with chutneys.
Murtabak, found in Singapore and Malaysia, is a thin pancake that comes with a variety of fillings like egg and green onion or spiced curry.
Crêpes are a quick-stop favorite across Paris, with savory options like ham and cheese and sweet varieties including Nutella, custards, sugar, and fruit preserves.
Make sure to try the famous cheesesteak in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a long, crusty roll with ribeye beef and melted cheese. Toppings can include fried onions, mushrooms, and peppers.
Rou Jia Mo is a type of meat sandwich that's served all over China — though it's most common in Xi'an. The sandwich is traditionally made with spiced minced pork that's topped with cilantro and mild peppers and stuffed into a flatbread.
Choripán is a popular choice in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezula. The sandwich includes grilled chorizo sausage, crusted bread, and chimichurri sauces.
Churros are a sweet fried pastry stick that's dipped in sugar and often sold with a cup of thick, hot chocolate for dipping. You can find them around Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and other parts of Central and South America.
Bunny chow, in South Africa, is a hollowed piece of bread stuffed with curry, or masala.
Currywurst is an iconic German street food that consists of pork sausage that is fried and doused in a ketchup and curry powder mixture. It is typically served with either bread or fries.
Belgian waffles are made fresh before being baked in a waffle iron and topped with chocolate, fruits, whipped cream, and sugar.
For a quick and flavorful meat choice, try the pork satay in Bangkok, Thailand. The pork is marinated in coconut milk and turmeric, then grilled over charcoal before being served with pickled salads and peanut sauce.
In El Salvador, corn tortillas are stuffed with refried red beans, cheese, and salty pork rinds to make pupusas.
Across Burma you’ll see Mohinga, a noodle soup made from the broth of freshwater fish, turmeric, lemongrass, rice or bean powder, and the edible core of a banana tree.
Sink your spoon into a Daulat ki chaat, a popular snack from Old Delhi, India, and you’ll get layers of sweetened milk spiced with saffron, pistachios, dried condensed milk, and sometimes, a silver leaf called varg. The dish can’t withstand warm temperatures, which is why it’s only around when it gets close to winter.
In Japan, you'll find Takoyaki, bite-sized balls of dough that are usually filled with minced octopus, green onion, and pickled ginger. They're grilled and served on skewers, and usually topped with savory sauces and a coating of seaweed.
Food carts make porchetta (Italian-style pulled pork) sandwiches across the United States.
Poutine, found in Quebec, Canada, consists of French fries smothered in a salty brown gravy and fresh cheese curds.
Tamales, found throughout Central and South America, are often filled with a mixture of corn meal and meat or vegetables, like pork, chicken, poblano chillies, or cheese. The mixture is then wrapped up in a corn husk and steamed.
Nothing is more iconic in New York City than a slice of pizza. And while technically most pizzerias are located in brick-and-mortar shops rather than street stalls, we've categorized this as a street food since most New Yorkers eat their slices on the go.
Though hot dogs are served all over the world, the Michelin Guide notes that Iceland is one of the best places to try the street food. Instead of the beef and pork varieties, here hot dogs are traditionally made with free-range Icelandic lamb and topped with crispy fried onions and remoulade.
Italy is world-famous for its gelato, which combines milk, cream, sugars, and flavorings like fresh fruit and nut purees to make a delectable and creamy frozen treat.
If you like spicy, make sure to try Red Red in Ghana, made from onions and chili that is fried in a palm oil called zomi and mixed in with black-eyed peas before being topped with cassava powder. You also get a side of plantains that are sliced and deep-fried.
Enjoy fresh seafood by the docks in Oslo, Norway, known for its fish markets that offer staples like peel-and-eat shrimp.
Palov (plov or pilaf) is a popular rice dish in Uzbekistan made of meat, onion, carrots, rice and variations including chickpeas and raisins. It’s usually served on a large plate for sharing.
Shawarma is a beloved street food throughout the Middle East and Europe. To make this dish, spiced meat (usually chicken or lamb) is stacked on a rotating skewer and roasted, before being sliced off and wrapped into a flat bread. The sandwich is usually topped with cucumber, onion, tomato, parsley, cabbage and tahini sauce.
Supplì, which gets its name from the word surprise, is a rice ball that's usually dipped in egg and bread crumbs and fried. Inside, is a creamy, cheesy, and gooey mixture of rice and cheese. This dish is found in Rome, Italy.
Halo-Halo, which translates to “mix-mix,” is a quirky dessert in the Philippines that usually consists of shaved ice and evaporated milk that's topped with everything from boiled kidney beans to coconut, tapioca, and crushed rice.
Go for the iconic fish and chips in England, made with white fish that’s battered and fried before being served with a hearty side of crisp chips.
Try the tajine (or tagine) in Marrakesh, Morocco, a stew of meats and vegetables cooked in a ceramic dish. The savory dish is typically made with sliced meat or fish with vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, and spices like ginger, cumin, turmeric and saffron.
Smažený sýr, from the Czech Republic, is a soft cheese that is deep-fried and served in a hamburger bun.
In outdoor markets across London, you’ll see piles of donuts with everything from a chocolate coating coated to a creamy, custard filling.
Gai Daan Jai are small egg waffles that are cooked in circle-shaped trays. They're served hot and typically eaten plain throughout Hong Kong.
If you’re in Mexico City, be sure to try the Tacos Al Pastor, a succulent taco made of pork marinated in chile and pineapple that's tossed onto tortillas and sprinkled with onions, cilantro, and sometimes, pineapple.
Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich made from a baguette that is stuffed with meats ranging from pork to cold cuts. Fillings include cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots, daikon, and mayonnaise.
In Singapore, Rojak is made with tofu, prawns, eggs, and potatoes served in a sweet and spicy chili sauce. Sometimes, Rojak will come with fruit as well.
German pretzels have a distinct flavor that’s given them popularity, thanks to their combination of a perfectly golden brown crust and soft, chewy insides.
Lobster rolls are popular across the East Coast of the United States. The sandwich features fresh lobster meat that's soaked in butter and mixed with mayonaise and served on a toasted buttered bun.
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