Top Foods To Try While Visiting The UK
The UK boasts a hugely diverse dining scene – you can find everything from Michelin star fine dining to food stalls serving authentic dishes from all over the world. But don’t miss the chance to also sample some traditional British cuisine on a trip to the UK. Most local pubs serve up delicious classic dishes such as bangers and mash, fish and chips and the famous Sunday roast. Keeping this in mind, here are some top foods you should try while visiting the UK.
Full English Breakfast
The full English breakfast is an ancient British tradition that is now enjoyed all around the world. The hearty dish traditionally consists of fried eggs, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, sausage and fried toast. This is all served with a fresh pot of British tea. Often, the substantial breakfast meal is served with additional items like black pudding or hash browns, and can be adapted to suit different diets like vegetarian or vegan. According to theculturetrip.com, the full English breakfast dates back to the 3000s, making it one of the oldest traditions in UK history.
Sunday Roast
The Sunday roast is another famous British tradition that has been hugely popular in the UK for centuries. A classic roast consists of a piece of roasted meat; this is traditionally beef, but chicken and lamb are also commonly used. This is served alongside roasted potatoes and parsnips, green vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy. Many British families still follow the tradition of sitting down to enjoy a weekly Sunday roast. While visiting the UK, you can go to a British pub to try a delicious full Sunday roast. Some pubs and restaurants even specialise in roasts and serve them every day of the week. Often, a Sunday roast is followed by a classic British dessert like apple crumble, sticky toffee pudding or spotted dick.
International Cuisine
As mentioned above, the UK offers an impressively diverse dining scene. On a trip to the UK, you can indulge in different foods from all around the world. Some of the most popular international cuisines in the UK includes: Indian, Chinese and Mexican. You can also often find a Thai noodle bar menu serving up authentic Thai dishes or a local Italian offering wood-oven pizzas. The UK has many markets that are home to food stalls serving up delicious local foods from all around the world. Some of the most famous food markets in London include: Borough Market, Camden Market and Boxpark in Shoreditch.
Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips is one of the most famous British dishes and is enjoyed across the country. Traditionally, cod or haddock is battered and served alongside homemade chips and sides like mushy peas or tomato ketchup. You can choose to try the classic dish at a fancy fine dining restaurant or opt for a budget meal by purchasing it from a local chip shop. Fish and Chips are most famous in British seaside towns, where the meal is often enjoyed while strolling along the beach or relaxing on the promenade.
