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These are the 10 best foodie destinations in the world

Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet

One of the best parts about travelling somewhere new is undoubtedly the food.

Food is such an important part of a country’s culture which is why Lonely Planet has recently revealed its list of the 10 best foodie destinations in the world.

From eating curry laksa in Malaysia to sinking your teeth into some Kiwi crayfish in New Zealand, below are 10 experiences every foodie needs to add to their bucket list.

1. Pintxos in San Sebastián, Spain

The Basque region of Spain provides these tapa-like appetisers (Shutterstock)
The Basque region of Spain provides these tapa-like appetisers (Shutterstock)

Pintxos are essentially tapas and are served throughout Spain’s Basque Country – with the cream of the crop located in San Sebastian. Pintxos are generally smaller than tapas and have historically been served on a small slice of bread with a toothpick pierced through the middle. Common toppings include anchovies with pickles, Spanish sausage with red peppers and cured ham.

2. Curry laksa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

One for the spice lover (Unsplash)
One for the spice lover (Unsplash)

This spicy noodle broth is a Malaysian classic and can be found in eateries across the country. The best spot to grab a bowl in Kuala Lumpur is at Madras Lane Hawkers – a street stall Asian food lover’s paradise where you will find it in abundance.

3. Sushi in Tokyo, Japan

A trip to Japan should be at the top of any sushi lover's bucket list (Unsplash)
A trip to Japan should be at the top of any sushi lover's bucket list (Unsplash)

You can’t go to Japan without having sushi. You simply can’t. Japan is the home of this much-beloved delicacy – generally consisting of raw fish wrapped in rice and seaweed. Tokyo is filled with a myriad of sushi shops so you can eat it until your heart’s content.

4. Beef brisket in Texas, USA

No other meat will come up to par after you taste a Texan BBQ (Unsplash)
No other meat will come up to par after you taste a Texan BBQ (Unsplash)

Smoked brisket is considered to be the ultimate item on the Texas BBQ menu and is synonymous with Texan culture. Make sure you layer up your plate with brisket when you’re visiting this southern state.

5. Som tum in Bangkok, Thailand

Cheap and cheerful, this is a Thai classic (Shutterstock)
Cheap and cheerful, this is a Thai classic (Shutterstock)

This popular salad only takes a few minutes to prepare and contains Thai chillies, dried shrimp or crab, fish sauce, garlic and a number of toppings including peanuts, green papaya and limes. You can find these salads across Thailand, sometimes costing less than £1.

6. Smørrebrød in Copenhagen, Denmark

Whether you go simple or fancy, this is sure to hit the spot (Shutterstock)
Whether you go simple or fancy, this is sure to hit the spot (Shutterstock)

This Danish open-faced sandwich is sold everywhere across Denmark, from high-end restaurants to street vendors. A thick slice of rye bread is typically used and piled high with toppings – everything from meatballs to caviar.

7. Crayfish in Kaikoura, New Zealand

Great views? Check. Even better views? Also check (Lonely Planet)
Great views? Check. Even better views? Also check (Lonely Planet)

The crayfish resembles a small lobster and are best eaten in New Zealand – particularly in the eastern town of Kaikoura where they are fresh and abundant. Perhaps the best place to get your crayfish fix is the Kaikoura Seafood BBQ, the food caravan by the sea which serves them with a stack of bread and butter and fresh lemon.

8. Bibimbap in Seoul, South Korea

It's all about that mix (Unsplash)
It's all about that mix (Unsplash)

Bibimbap translates to ‘mixed rice’ which is exactly what this is. It is traditionally a bowl of warm white rice tipped with sautéed vegetable, chili paste and sometimes accompanied with an egg and raw beef. It is meant to be stirred thoroughly before eating to mix all of the flavours together.

9. Pizza Margherita in Naples, Italy

There's no beating the original (Pixabay)
There's no beating the original (Pixabay)

On June 11, 1889, Neapolitan pizza maker Raffaele Esposito created the ‘pizza Margherita’ to honour Queen consort of Italy, Margherita of Savoy. This is the first known Margherita pizza and it has become a firm favourite across the world ever since. Naples is still home to the best pizzas in the world so if you’re a fan, this is a must-visit destination.

10. Dim sum in Hong Kong

Dim sum has taken the world by storm, but visit Hong Kond to head back to its roots (Unsplash)
Dim sum has taken the world by storm, but visit Hong Kond to head back to its roots (Unsplash)

Dim sum – a firm foodie fixture worldwide – started in the Guangdong province of Hong Kong. Dim sum dates back to ancient China when travellers would travel along the Silk Road and break up their journey by visiting tea houses where small pieces of food were offered with the teas – these were dim sums.