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This is a list of street foods. Street food is ready-to-eat food or drink typically sold by a vendor on a street and in other public places, such as at a market or fair. It is often sold from a portable food booth, food cart, or food truck and meant for immediate consumption. Some street foods are regional, but many have spread beyond their region of origin. Street food vending is found all around the world, but varies greatly between regions and cultures.

Most street foods are classed as both finger food and fast food, and are cheaper on average than restaurant meals. According to a 2007 study from the Food and Agriculture Organization, 2.5 billion people eat street food every day.

Street foods

Image Name Associated regions Description
Acarajé Acarajé Brazil Peeled beans formed into a ball and then deep-fried in dendê (palm oil)
Aloo chat Aloo chaat India (Northern) Prepared by frying potatoes in oil and adding spices and chutney
Aloo tikki, served with chutneys Aloo tikki India (Northern) A snack made out of boiled potatoes, onions and various spices
Anticucho Anticucho South America Small pieces of meat (traditionally beef heart) that are marinated in vinegar and spices, grilled, and served on a stick. Anticucho originated in Peru and is now common throughout South America. It is sold in food stalls named anticucheras.
Arancini 2.jpg Arancini Italy (Sicily) Stuffed rice balls coated with bread crumbs and then deep fried; they are usually filled with ragù (meat and tomato sauce), mozzarella, and peas
Arepa de pabellon.jpg Arepa Venezuela, Colombia A flat, round, unleavened patty of soaked, ground kernels of maize (or maize meal or flour) that can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled or steamed
Asinan Asinan Indonesia A vegetable or fruit dish that is pickled with brine or vinegar
Bagel Bagel Poland (Jewish communities originally), then New York City and other locations A ring-shaped bread roll made with dough that is boiled in water for a short time and then baked; the result is a dense, chewy interior with a browned and sometimes crisp exterior
Bakso Bakso Indonesia A soup with meatballs, noodles, and other ingredients; the meatballs are commonly made from finely ground beef with a small quantity of tapioca flour and salt, however bakso can also be made from other ingredients, such as chicken, pork, fish or shrimp
Banana cue Banana cue Philippines Deep-fried bananas coated in caramelized brown sugar; after cooking they are served on skewers
Bánh canh Bánh canh Vietnam A thick noodle that can be made from tapioca flour or a mixture of rice and tapioca flour, it is used in several dishes.
Bánh hỏi Bánh hỏi Vietnam A dish consisting of rice vermicelli woven into intricate bundles and often topped with chopped scallions or garlic chives sauteed in oil, served with a complementary meat dish.
Bánh mì Bánh mì Vietnam A type of meat-filled sandwich on bánh mì bread; the bread is similar to a baguette but airier and with a thinner crust; various fillings are used, most commonly some kind of pork or chicken
Bánh xèo Bánh xèo Vietnam A savory fried pancake made of rice flour, water, and turmeric powder, stuffed with slivers of fatty pork, shrimp, diced green onion, and bean sprouts
Baozi Baozi China and Southeast/East Asia Baozi originates from China and can be found in many Asian countries. The dough, made from flour, water, and yeast, is steamed, not baked. Baozi may contain different types of fillings. If unfilled, it is often served as a staple food to side dishes.
Batagor Batagor Indonesia Fried fish dumplings, usually served with peanut sauce. "Batagor" is an abbreviation of bakso tahu goreng (which literally means fried tofu and meatballs); it's a variant of siomay in which the dumpling is deep-fried instead of steamed.
Batata vada Batata vada India (Maharashtra) A mashed potato patty coated with chickpea flour, then deep-fried and served hot with chutney; a thick sphere, around two or three inches in diameter
Belgian waffle Belgian waffle Belgium, United States In North America, the Belgian waffle is a variety of waffle with a lighter batter, larger squares, and deeper pockets than ordinary American waffles. In Belgium itself, there are several kinds of waffle, including the Brussels waffle and the Liège waffle, none of them called "Belgian".
Beondegi Beondegi South Korea Steamed or boiled silkworm larvae which are seasoned and eaten as a snack
Bhelpuri Bhelpuri India A savoury snack, bhelpuri is a type of chaat made from puffed rice, vegetables and a tangy tamarind sauce.
Bibingka Bibingka Philippines Rice cake prepared in clay pot on the streets of the Philippines. They are often topped with butter, muscovado sugar, desiccated coconut, grated cheese and salted duck egg.
Bourekas Boureka Middle East and Balkans Baked puff pastry dough or filo dough with any of various fillings such as cheese, spinach, or potatoes
Bramborák Bramborák Czech Republic Czech potato pancake is called bramborák (from brambor, potato) and it is made of grated potatoes with egg, breadcrumbs or flour and seasoning (salt, pepper, most importantly garlic and marjoram; sometimes ground, cracked or whole caraway seeds) and is served as it is.
Bratwurst Bratwurst Germany A sausage typically made with pork and veal, and usually seasoned with ginger, nutmeg, coriander, or caraway; recipes for the sausage vary by region
Bread pakora stuffed with mashed potatoes Bread pakora India A fried snack made with bread slices, gram flour, and spices; sometimes it is stuffed with mashed potatoes
Breakfast burrito Breakfast burrito United States (Southwestern) Breakfast items such as scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, and cheese, wrapped inside a flour tortilla; invented in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Brochette Brochette France and elsewhere Various meats and vegetables cooked, and sometimes served, on brochettes, or skewers
Bublik Bublik or baranka Ukraine, Russia, Belarus A ring-shaped bread roll similar to a bagel, but somewhat larger, denser, and sweeter.
Bubur ayam Bubur ayam Indonesia A porridge of rice and shredded chicken, served with soy sauce, spices, fried shallots, cakwee (fried dough), krupuk (a type of cracker), and sambal (a hot sauce); often eaten for breakfast
Bun cha Bun cha Vietnam Grilled fatty pork (chả) over a plate of white rice noodles (bún) and herbs with a side dish of dipping sauce
Bun kebab Bun kebab Pakistan (Karachi and elsewhere) A fried patty of ground lentils, chicken or beef, egg batter, and spices, served on a bun with chutney on the side
Bunny chow Bunny chow South Africa A hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry
Burrito Burrito Mexico, United States Consists of a wheat flour tortilla wrapped or folded into a cylindrical shape to completely enclose various fillings that are used
Calzone Calzone Italy, United States A turnover of pizza dough stuffed with pizza ingredients such as mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, tomato sauce, and sausage
Camote cue Camote cue Philippines Slices of sweet potato deep fried with a coating of caramelized brown sugar; sometimes served on a bamboo skewer
Carrozza Carrozza Italy (Campania) A type of fried cheese sandwich that is prepared by frying mozzarella cheese between slices of bread
Cendol Cendol Malaysia and South/Southeast Asia An iced dessert concoction made from dark palm sugar syrup, coconut milk, pandan extract and bean flour, topped with azuki beans and a smattering of grass jelly and palm seeds.
Ceviche Ceviche Latin America Ceviche is a street food in Peru, where it is considered to be a national dish.
Chaat Chaat India (Northern), Pakistan, and elsewhere in South Asia A type of savory snack; a mixture of ingredients, it often includes fried dough, potatoes, chickpeas, chutney, and tangy spices
Chai tow kway Chai tow kway Singapore Also known locally as carrot cake, a dish made with rice flour and white radish, wok-fried with garlic, eggs and served in either white or black style based on the preferred type of soy sauce used during seasoning.
Char kway teow Char kway teow Singapore and Malaysia A flat rice noodle dish stir fried over high heat with dark soy sauce, bean spouts, chives, lard, eggs and shellfish.
Chee cheong fun Chee cheong fun China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia Also known as rice noodle roll, chee cheong fun are white rolls cut from steamed sheets of rice or tapioca flour. Prior to serving, the rolls are seasoned with a dash of soy sauce and dressed with shallots, scallions and sesame seeds.
Chiburekki Chiburekki Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey A deep-fried turnover with a filling of ground or minced beef or mutton with onions and spices
Chicharrón Chicharrón Latin America, Philippines Fried pork rinds
Chiko roll Chiko Roll Australia Brand name for a deep-fried food similar to an egg roll, with a thick, chewy dough wrapper stuffed with mutton, barley, cabbage, carrots, celery, rice, and seasonings.
Chimichurris Chimi de pierna Dominican Republic A sandwich of pulled pork leg, sliced cabbage and other ingredients usually chopped on a griddle with custom seasoning. A cheaper variation using processed meat is also common and usually called "chimi burger" or just "chimi".
Chimichanga Chimichanga United States (Southwestern) A deep-fried burrito
Chinese bhel Chinese bhel India (Mumbai) A dish of Indian Chinese cuisine, made with fried noodles, sautéed vegetables, onions, and spices.
Chivito Chivito Uruguay A large sandwich of churrasco (grilled, thinly-sliced filet mignon) on a roll, with mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and other ingredients such as bacon, ham, and eggs
Choripán Choripán Argentina A sausage of beef or pork, grilled, split lengthwise, and served on a roll with various condiments; the name is a combination of the words chorizo (sausage) and pan (bread)
Lamb chuan Chuan China Small pieces of meat on skewers roasted over charcoal or deep frying in oil. Chuan was traditionally made from lamb but chicken, pork, beef, and various types of seafood can also be used.
Grilled corn Grilled corn Southeast Asia Corn on the cob, grilled with coconut milk, sugar, and pandan leaf
Corn dog Corn dog United States A hot dog on a stick, coated with cornmeal batter and deep fried.
Covrigi Covrigi Romania A covrig is a baked, twisted piece of dough similar to a pretzel; it is usually topped with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and/or salt
Coxinha Coxinha Brazil Chopped or shredded chicken meat covered in dough, molded into a shape resembling a chicken leg, battered, and fried
Crêpes Crêpe France A type of very thin pancake. Crêpes are a very common street food in Paris, France.
Epok-Epok Curry puff Southeast Asia Turnover with a pastry shell and filling of potatoes or sardines, onions, curry powder and spices.
Currywurst Currywurst Germany A fried pork sausage topped with curry ketchup and curry powder, served either whole or cut up, sometimes with French fries on the side
Dahi puri Dahi puri India (Maharashtra) A type of chaat made with puri (an unleavened deep-fried bread), chickpeas or potatoes, chili powder, and chutney
Dak-kkochi Dak-kkochi South Korea Grilled chicken skewers. The meat is first cooked and cut into narrow slices, then it is coated with barbecue-flavor spices. Mayonnaise and mustard may also be used as toppings.
Danger dog Danger dog Mexico A hot dog wrapped in bacon, either deep-fried or grilled, often sold by unlicensed vendors.
Dim sum Dim sum China Small bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on small plates
Doner kebab Doner kebab Turkey, Germany, and elsewhere Meat (often veal mixed with lamb) cooked on a vertical rotisserie; usually served wrapped in a flatbread with salad and condiments
Doubles Doubles Trinidad and Tobago/Caribbean with Indian influence It is a sandwich made with two baras (flat fried bread) filled with curry channa (curried chick peas). Topped with either mango (aam), shadon beni (bandaniya), cucumber (kheera), coconut (naariyal), tomato (damadol), or tamarind (imalee) chutney, or extra pepper sauce. This delicacy is the most popular fast food in Trinidad and Tobago. Doubles are eaten for breakfast, sometimes for lunch, often at night but can be a late night snack, too.
Doughnut Doughnut United States and elsewhere A ring-shaped pastry made with deep-fried flour dough, with frosting, glazing, or a sweet filling
Douhua Douhua China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia A soft pudding made from tofu; depending on what is added to it, douhua can be either savory or sweet
Dürüm Dürüm Turkey, Europe A wrap that is usually filled with typical döner kebab ingredients or other types of Turkish kebab.
Egg waffle vendor Egg waffle Hong Kong A fluffy waffle made with eggy leavened batter cooked between two plates of semi-spherical cells; usually served plain
Elotes Elote Mexico Corn on the cob, grilled and then coated with condiments such as butter or mayonnaise, salt, chili powder, añejo cheese, and lime juice; sometimes served on a stick
Empanadas Empanada Philippines, South America, Spain A turnover made with pastry dough and any of various savory fillings, usually including some kind of ground or chopped meat; most often it is baked but sometimes it is fried
Enchilada Enchilada Mexico A corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a chili pepper sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with a variety of ingredients.
Espetinhos Espetinhos Brazil Small pieces of beef, chicken, or other meat, grilled on skewers; usually served with hot sauce on the side
Esquites Esquites Mexico Fresh grains of corn are first boiled in salted water, then sautéed in butter with onions, chile peppers, and spices; the result is served hot in small cups and topped with lime juice, chile powder or hot sauce, salt, and mayonnaise
Falafels 2.jpg Falafel Middle East Deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas (or sometimes fava beans), often served with salad and tahini sauce in pita or a wrap
Farinata Farinata Italy, France A thin, unleavened pancake or crêpe of chickpea flour originating in Genoa and later a typical food of the Ligurian Sea coast, from Nice to Elba island.
Fish and chips Fish and chips United Kingdom and Ireland Large fillets of batter-fried whitefish served with square-cut or chunky chips (i.e. French fries)
Fish balls Fish balls China (Southern) and Southeast Asia Small, round dumplings made from fish paste (fish that has been made into a paste, either by fermentation or by physical pounding)
Fishball noodles Fish ball noodles China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia A Chinese noodle dish from Teochew and Fujian provinces, based on the fish-ball and other ingredients, available in dry or soup versions.
Fish taco Fish taco Mexico (Baja California and elsewhere) A taco filled with batter-fried whitefish and other ingredients such as guacamole and salsa
Focaccia Focaccia Italy A flatbread similar in style, composition, and texture to pizza dough, topped with cheese, herbs, and other ingredients
French fries French fries Europe and the United States Sliced potatoes that are typically deep fried. The dish can also be baked.
Fried chicken Fried chicken Thailand Chicken pieces that are deep-fried with coriander, garlic, fish sauce, pepper, and other spices
Frybread Frybread United States (Southwestern) A flat dough fried or deep-fried in oil, shortening, or lard and generally leavened with baking powder
Funnel cake Funnel cake United States A sweet snack made by pouring batter through a funnel into hot cooking oil in a circular pattern and letting it deep-fry, then sprinkling it with powdered sugar
Galette-saucisse Galette-saucisse France (Brittany) A pork sausage wrapped in a buckwheat pancake
Gelato Gelato Italy A rich dessert imbued with various flavors, the gelato contains less air and more flavoring than other types of frozen deserts like ice cream.
Gimbap Gimbap South Korea Gimbap looks like a big Japanese sushi roll. But unlike sushi, it isn’t made with vinegared rice. Instead, it’s made with cooked white rice rolled in seaweed with vegetables and other ingredients like meat, fish, egg, and cheese.
Ginanggang Ginanggang Philippines Pieces of saba banana on a stick, brushed with margarine, sprinkled with sugar, and grilled over charcoal
Gỏi cuốn Gỏi cuốn Vietnam Pork, prawns, vegetables, bún (thin rice noodles), and other ingredients wrapped in bánh tráng (a thin wrapper made from rice flour); similar to spring rolls, gỏi cuốn are sometimes called "summer rolls"
Gorengan Gorengan Indonesia A gorengan is a type of fritter. Many varieties are sold on traveling carts by street vendors. Various kinds of ingredients are battered and deep fried, such as pisang goreng (banana fritter), tempeh, tahu goreng (fried tofu), oncom, sweet potato, cassava chunk, cassava flour, and breadfruit, and these are often eaten accompanied by fresh bird's eye chili.
Grilled cheese sandwich Grilled cheese sandwich United States & Canada A sandwich of melted cheese on toasted bread; many variations exist, but originally it was made by heating buttered bread and slices of American cheese in a skillet
Gukhwappang Gukhwappang South Korea Small pastries that are shaped like chrysanthemum flowers and filled with red bean paste
Gyeranppang Gyeranppang South Korea A fluffy bread roll with an egg in it
Gyro Gyro Greece Meat (generally lamb, pork, and/or beef) cooked on a vertical rotisserie; usually served wrapped in a flatbread such as pita, with cucumber, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Haleem Haleem Middle East, Central Asia, Pakistan, India A stew made with wheat, barley, lentils, and lamb or other meat
Halo-halo Halo-halo Philippines A cold dessert that is a mixture of shaved ice, evaporated milk, and various other ingredients—for example, caramelized plantains, jackfruit, tapioca, sugar palm fruit, coconut, sweet potato, boiled kidney beans, and flan
Hamburger Hamburger United States and elsewhere A cooked patty of ground beef, served on a bun or roll, often with toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and ketchup; a hamburger with cheese is known as a cheeseburger
Hokkien mee Hokkien mee Singapore, Malaysia (Penang) Rice noodles and egg noodles, with prawns, pork or chicken, egg, bean sprouts, and other ingredients; served with soy sauce and sambal chili pepper sauce.
Hot dog Hot dog United States A sausage, usually made with beef and/or pork, grilled or steamed and served in a sliced bun with mustard and other condiments
People at an ice cream truck Ice cream Europe, North America, and elsewhere Frozen, sweetened milk and/or cream, often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors
Hotteok Hotteok South Korea A type of pancake made with yeasted wheat dough stuffed with a mixture of brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and chopped peanuts.
Ice cream cone Ice cream cone United States and elsewhere Ice cream served on an edible cone-shaped pastry that is somewhat similar to a thin, crispy waffle; this allows the ice cream to be eaten without a dish or utensils
Imqaret with ice cream Imqaret Malta A sweet made with pastry and a filling of dates, usually infused with the flavours of aniseed and bay leaf, that is then deep fried
Isaw Isaw Philippines Chicken intestines that are cleaned, boiled, put on a skewer, and grilled over charcoal; they are served with a dipping sauce of either spiced vinegar or barbecue sauce
Jerk chicken with rice and plantains Jerk chicken Jamaica Chicken is first soaked in a spicy marinade that commonly includes allspice berries, Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, scallions, and fresh ginger; then it is smoked over charcoal at a high temperature, resting on top of green logs of allspice wood, and under a metal cover
Jambon Jambon Ireland Square pastries filled with cheese and chunks of ham
Jambon-beurre Jambon-beurre France Made of a fresh baguette sliced open, spread with butter (salted or unsalted), and filled with slices of ham.
Jerusalem mixed grill Jerusalem mixed grill Jerusalem Chicken livers, gizzards, and hearts that are braised with various spices and then grilled; served either on a plate or as a sandwich in pita bread
Jiaozi Jiaozi China and Southeast/East Asia Dumplings with a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped in a thin piece of dough; they are often steamed but they can also be fried or boiled
Kai yang Kai yang Laos and Thailand A chicken that is marinated and then grilled over charcoal; the marinade typically includes fish sauce, garlic, turmeric, coriander root, and white pepper.
Kaya toast Kaya toast Singapore and Malaysia Toast with a spread of kaya (coconut jam) and butter, traditionally grilled over charcoal, commonly served with half-boiled eggs and coffee.
Kati roll Kati roll India (Kolkata) A skewer-roasted kebab or other meat, wrapped in a paratha or other bread
Kebab Kebab Middle East and elsewhere Small pieces of meat that have been grilled, often on a skewer over charcoal
Kerak telor Kerak telor Indonesia (Betawi) Spicy coconut omelette, made from glutinous rice cooked with egg and served with serundeng (fried shredded coconut), fried shallots and dried shrimp as topping. Popular street food in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Ketoprak Ketoprak Indonesia (Betawi) A vegetarian dish from Jakarta, Indonesia, consists of tofu, vegetables and rice cake, rice vermicelli served in peanut sauce.
Khachapuri Khachapuri Georgia Bread stuffed with flavorful cheese and an egg
Khanom Tokyo Khanom Tokyo Thailand A thin, flat pancake filled with sweet custard cream, or sometimes with a savory filling like pork or sausage, and then rolled into a cylinder.
Kinshes Knish United States (New York City), and before that, Belarus, Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, and Jewish communities from former Pale of Settlement A baked turnover of dough with any of various fillings, such as potatoes or ground beef
Kofta Kofta Middle East, North Africa, and elsewhere Balls or small patties of minced or ground meat—usually beef, chicken, lamb, or pork—mixed with spices and onions
Korean tacos Korean taco Canada, United States A Korean-Mexican fusion dish consisting of Korean-style fillings, such as bulgogi and kimchi, placed on top of small traditional Mexican corn tortillas.
Kaya toast Korokke Japan Similar to the French croquette, a breaded and fried patty made from mashed potato, white sauce and/or other ingredients.
Kottu Kottu Sri Lanka Godamba roti (a type of flatbread) is chopped up and mixed with chicken or beef, eggs, and spices; the mixture is grilled, and garnished with onion, chili peppers, and other spices
Kueh Pie Tee Kueh Pie Tee Singapore Also known as Nonya Top Hats, the peranakan finger food consists of yam bean, omelette, scallions and other shredded ingredients encased in crispy rice flour cups.
Akan Ghanaian style Spicy Grilled Kebab.jpg Kyinkyinga Ghana and elsewhere in West Africa A beef kebab prepared with steak meat or liver and crusted with peanut flour. It is common in West Africa.
Katong laksa Laksa Southeast Asia, Peranakan cuisine A spicy soup with rice noodles and usually either fish, prawns, or chicken; many different variations exist, with most based either on rich and spicy curry coconut milk or on slightly sour tamarind
Lángos Lángos Hungary A deep-fried flatbread, served with various toppings such as sour cream and grated cheese
櫻花蝦油飯 (9654708834).jpg Lo mai fan China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia A Cantonese style sticky rice dish made with soy sauce, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, peanuts and other ingredients.
Lok-lok Lok-lok Malaysia A wide variety of different food items are served on skewers. The customer selects the skewers they want, which are then cooked in boiling oil or water. A variety of dipping sauces are also provided. At the end the customer pays based on the number of color-coded skewers.
Singapore T3 Kopitiam - Lontong (cropped).jpg Lontong sayeur Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore Lontong sayur consists of rice cakes, vegetables, bean curd, tempeh and hard boiled egg in a coconut curry soup served with a dash of sambal.
Lor Mee.jpg Lor mee China and Southeast Asia A thick yellow noodle dish garnished with meat, seafood, fried fritters and hard boiled egg, served in thick starchy gravy with vinegar, chili and garlic.
Malakoff.jpeg Malakoff Switzerland Fried cheese balls or sticks.
Malatang Malatang China Various foods cooked in a hot pot of spicy soup; the ingredients are on skewers that are selected by the customer
Mango Sticky Rice Mango Sticky Rice Thailand A dessert of glutinous rice paired with slices of fresh mango and drizzled with coconut milk.
Maruya Maruya Philippines Saba bananas cut into thin slices, coated with batter, deep-fried, and then sprinkled with sugar
Masala puri Masala puri India A type of chaat made with crushed puri (a type of fried bread) mixed with peas and masala (various spices)
Meat patty Meat patty Jamaica A pastry that contains various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell
Meat pie Meat pie Australia and New Zealand A hand-sized meat pie containing largely diced or minced meat and gravy, sometimes with onion, mushrooms, or cheese and often consumed as a takeaway food snack.
Medu vada Medu vada India (Southern) and Sri Lanka A fritter made from deep fried urad dal (black lentil) batter; it is usually made in a doughnut shape, with a crispy exterior and soft interior
Mee rebus Mee rebus Malaysia and Southeast Asia A dish of boiled yellow noodles, slathered in a thick starchy gravy, garnished with hard boiled egg, tau-pok (tofu puffs), fried onions and green chilis.
Mee siam Mee siam Malaysia and Singapore A rice vermicelli dish stir fried and garnished with bean spouts, tau-pok (tofu puffs), scallions, hard boiled egg and lime wedges. The "wet" version is served with a sweet and sour gravy.
Mie ayam Mie ayam Indonesia (Chinese Indonesian) Chicken noodles of seasoned yellow wheat noodles topped with seasoned diced chicken meat (ayam). It is a popular street food in Indonesia, sold by travelling food cart.
Mohinga Mohinga Myanmar A hot and sour soup made with catfish and rice noodles; often eaten for breakfast It is considered to be a national dish of Myanmar.
Momo nepal.jpg Momo Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast and Northern India A hot dumpling from the Himalayas that can be steamed or fried. Often eaten with garlic chutney Momo (food)
Murtabak vendor Murtabak Middle East, South/Southeast Asia A stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread made from minced meat (beef or chicken, sometimes mutton) along with garlic, egg and onion, and is eaten with curry or gravy.
Mustamakkara Mustamakkara Tampere region, Finland Finnish blood sausage traditionally eaten with lingonberry jam, usually bought and eaten fresh at market stalls.
Nasi goreng Nasi goreng Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore Indonesian fried rice with aromatic, earthy and smoky flavor of caramelised sweet soy sauce and powdered shrimp paste. Served by street vendors, in warungs and also by travelling night hawkers that frequent residential neighbourhoods with their wheeled carts.
Nasi lemak Nasi lemak Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia Rice cooked in coconut milk and wrapped with banana leaf with sambal and trimmings such as toasted peanut and egg. It is similar to the Indonesian Nasi Uduk and the Bruneian Nasi Katok.
Obwarzanek krakowski Obwarzanek krakowski Poland A braided ring-shaped bread that is boiled and sprinkled with salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, etc., before being baked
Oden Oden Japan Hot pot dish with daikon, boiled eggs, konjac, fish pastes and fried tofu fritters in a dashi soup base sold by food carts, convenience stores and izakayas.
Pad Thai Pad Thai Thailand Rice noodles which are stir-fried with eggs and chopped tofu, and flavored with tamarind pulp, fish sauce (nampla น้ำปลา), dried shrimp, garlic or shallots, red chili pepper and palm sugar, and served with lime wedges and often chopped roast peanuts.
Pandan cake Pandan cake Singapore and Malaysia A light fluffy sponge cake flavored with pandan extract, it is a fusion of European cake-making with local ingredients.
Panelle and crocchè Panelle Italy (Sicily) A panelle is a chickpea fritter; a patty made with gram flour is deep-fried; usually served as a sandwich, sometimes with a side of crocchè (mashed potatoes and egg, covered in bread crumbs and fried)
Pani ca meusa Pani ca meusa Italy (Sicily) Chopped veal spleen and lungs, boiled and then fried in lard, served on a soft bread called vastedda
Panini Panini Italy and France A sandwich of various ingredients on a bread roll, heated on a press or contact grill
Panipuri Panipuri India A round, hollow puri (a type of bread), fried crisp and filled with a mixture of flavored water (pani), tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, onion and chickpeas.
Panucho Panucho Mexico (Yucatán) A corn tortilla that is filled with black bean paste and refried, then topped with turkey or chicken, lettuce, avocado, and pickles
Panzerotti Panzerotti Italy A fried turnover filled with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and other pizza ingredients
Papri chaat Papri chaat India (North), Bangladesh and Pakistan Traditionally prepared using crisp fried dough wafers known as papri, along with boiled chick peas, boiled potatoes, yogurt and tamarind chutney and topped with chaat masala and sev.
Pasty Pasty United Kingdom Meat and vegetables baked inside shortcrust pastry dough; pasties are particularly associated with Cornwall in England
Pav Bhaji Pav Bhaji India (Maharashtra) A thick vegetable curry (bhaji) served with a soft bread roll (pav)
Pecel lele Pecel Lele Indonesia (Javanese) Deep-fried catfish served with traditional sambal chili paste, often served with fried tempeh and steamed rice. Usually sold in street-side humble tent warung.
Pempek Pempek Indonesia (Palembang) A savoury fishcake delicacy from Palembang, Indonesia, made of the mixture of fish and tapioca dough. Pempek is served with yellow noodles and a dark, rich sweet and sour sauce called kuah cuka (lit. vinegar sauce).
Pepito Pepito Venezuela A sandwich similar to a torta, with beef or sometimes chicken on a bun or baguette, and condiments and sauces of the buyer's choice
Peremech Peremech Russia (Tatarstan, Bashkortostan) A deep-fried pastry with meat filling; known in Russia as a belyash
Pho Pho Vietnam A noodle soup of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat
Picarones Picarones Peru Its principal ingredients are squash and sweet potato, and it is served in a doughnut form and covered with syrup, made from chancaca (solidified molasses). It is traditional to serve picarones when people prepare anticuchos, another traditional Peruvian dish.
Pilaf Pilaf Central Asia, Middle East, South Asia Rice cooked in a seasoned broth, and various additional ingredients are sometimes used. Mussels filled with rice is a common street food in Istanbul, Turkey.
Popiah Popiah China and Southeast Asia Spring roll with a crepe-like thin wrapping made from wheat flour, filled with a mixture of shredded yam bean, omelette, carrots, lettuce and bean sprouts.
Pirozhki Pirozhki Russia, Ukraine Individual-sized baked or fried buns stuffed with a variety of fillings.
Pizza slices Pizza Italy, and elsewhere in Europe and North America A thinly rolled bread dough crust, topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as small pieces of meat and vegetables, and baked in an oven
Pizza al taglio Pizza al taglio Italy Pizza baked in large rectangular trays and cut into rectangular slices which are sold by weight
Pizzetta Pizzetta Italy A small pizza that can range in size as a finger food at around three inches in diameter to that of a small personal-sized pizza.
Plăcintă Plăcintă Romania and Moldova A traditional pastry resembling a thin, small round or square-shaped cake, usually filled with a soft cheese such as Urdă or apples.
Pljeskavica Pljeskavica Serbia A grilled dish of spiced meat patty mixture of pork, beef and lamb.
Poisson cru Poisson cru French Polynesia Raw tuna or other fish, marinated in lime or lemon juice, mixed with vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, and scallion, with coconut milk poured over it; poisson cru means "raw fish"; the dish is also known as ʻota ʻika
Porilainen Porilainen Finland Hamburger-like sandwich made from white bread and a half-inch slice of thick baloney like sausage, diced sweet onion, chopped pickled cucumber, ketchup and mustard.
Poutine Poutine Canada (Quebec) French fries and cheese curds topped with a light brown gravy
Assorted pretzels Pretzel Europe A type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly shaped into a twisted knot.
Proben Proben Philippines The proventriculus (part of the digestive system) of a chicken, breaded with corn starch and deep fried; served either in a small bagful of vinegar, or skewered on bamboo sticks to be dipped in the vinegar just before it is eaten; sometimes served with puso rice dumplings
Punugulu Punugulu India (Coastal Andhra) A deep fried snack made with rice, urad dal and other spices
Pupusas Pupusa El Salvador Thick corn tortillas that are stuffed with various fillings, such as pork, chicken, refried beans, and/or cheese; often served with curtido, a lightly fermented cabbage relish
Quail eggs with potato galettes Quail eggs Asia, Europe, North America The eggs of a quail are prepared many different ways in various regions; in some countries they are sold as street food; for example, in the Philippines, kwek kwek are hard-boiled quail eggs that are covered with an orange-colored batter and deep-fried
Quesadilla 2.jpg Quesadilla Mexico A tortilla that is filled with cheese (and sometimes other ingredients) and grilled
Ramen Ramen Japan Wheat noodles served in a soy sauce and miso broth with various toppings. Every region in Japan has its own variation of this dish.
Ražnjići Ražnjići Serbia Pieces of marinated pork or other meat, grilled on skewers
Rellenitos-de-platano-01.jpg Rellenitos de Plátano Guatemala Egg-shaped balls of cooked, mashed plantains stuffed with a mixture of refried black beans, chocolate, and cinnamon, deep-fried and served with powdered sugar or honey on top.
Cockles Roasted cockles Cambodia Cockles that are roasted and then served with olive oil and seasonings
Rojak Rojak Indonesia (Javanese), Malaysia and Singapore A salad made with a mixture of fruits, vegetables, and savory spices, drizzled with a prawn paste and peanut sauce.
Indian Rojak Rojak Indian Singapore and Malaysia Indian Rojak or Mamak Rojak is distinctly different from the fruit and vegetables variant. A combination of fritters, potatoes, tofu, tempeh and hard boiled eggs is garnished with cucumbers, onions and green chilis and served with a spicy peanut gravy.
Roti Roti South Asia and elsewhere An unleavened flatbread made with atta (a finely-ground whole wheat flour); when making roti (sometimes known as chapati) the dough is heated on a flat griddle.
Roti chanai Roti Canai Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand Dough that is kneaded, flattened and grilled to a crispy-chewy texture with optional condiments such as egg, usually served with a dhal curry dip. Also known as Roti prata (Singapore) or Roti thitchu (Thailand).
Roti john Roti John Singapore and Malaysia A baguette that is halved and fried with a topping mixture of egg, minced meat and onions, served with cucumbers, chili or tomato sauce and mayonnaise on the side.
Roujiamo Roujiamo China A sandwich of chopped meat, traditionally braised pork, that has been stewed in a soup containing many spices, and served on a bun; sometimes written as rou jia mo, it originated in Shaanxi Province
Rustico Rustico Italy Mozzarella cheese, chopped tomatoes, and béchamel sauce, placed between two round pieces of puff pastry and baked; rustico originated in the Salento region of Italy
Sabich Sabich Israel Pita stuffed with fried eggplant and hard-boiled eggs, with salad and sauces such as tahini, hummus, and mango chutney
Sabudana vada Sabudana vada India (Maharashtra) A deep-fried fritter made from sabudana (small balls of tapioca) and potatoes, and flavored with peanuts, coriander, and chili powder
Samosa Samosa India, Pakistan A deep-fried triangular turnover filled with vegetables (especially potatoes) or meat
20160808 154330, sardenaira.jpg Sardenara Italy (Liguria) Dough covered with tomato sauce and topped with anchovies, black olives, onions, and garlic, baked in an oven; sardenara is similar to focaccia or pizza
Satays Satay Indonesia and South/Southeast Asia A dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, usually served in peanut sauce. A popular street food throughout Southeast Asia; from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Pork satay is popular in Thailand.
Sausage roll Sausage roll United Kingdom Pork sausage meat wrapped in glazed puff pastry and baked
Scaccia Scaccia Italy (Sicily) A type of tomato and cheese pie; very thin pizza dough is covered with tomato sauce and grated cheese, folded over a number of times, and baked
Scallion pancakes Scallion pancake China Pancakes made with soft dough and scallions (green onions); they are cooked by being fried in oil
Seblak Seblak Indonesia (Sundanese) A savoury and spicy dish made of wet krupuk (traditional Indonesian crackers) cooked with protein sources (egg, chicken, seafood or beef) in spicy sauce.
Sev puri Sev puri India A type of chaat (a savory snack) made with puri (an unleavened, deep-fried bread), potatoes, onions, several types of chutney, and sev (small pieces of crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour)
Sfenjes Sfenj Morocco and elsewhere in the Maghreb A sfenj is a deep-fried food similar to a doughnut. It is made with sticky, unsweetened dough, and usually sprinkled with powdered sugar. Traditionally it is eaten for breakfast or at tea time.
Sfincione Sfincione Italy (Sicily) A type of pizza with a thick, soft crust topped with tomato sauce, onions, caciocavallo cheese, and anchovies
Shaokao Shaokao China Heavily spiced, barbecued foods on skewers
Shashlik Shashlik Eastern and Central Europe, Central and Western Asia Pieces of marinated lamb or other meat, grilled on skewers
Shawarma Shawarma Middle East Meat (usually lamb and/or veal, or chicken) cooked on a vertical rotisserie; served in pita or a similar bread wrap, or on a plate, often with tahini sauce and other condiments
Siomay Siomay Indonesia (Chinese Indonesian) A steamed fish dumpling with vegetables served in peanut sauce. It is derived from Chinese Shumai, and considered a light meal that is similar to the Chinese dim sum. A popular street food, sold by cart or bicycle food vendors.
Smažený sýr Smažený sýr Czech Republic A slice of cheese (which is usually Edam, but may also be Hermelín) about 1.5 cm thick is first breaded with flour, egg, and bread crumbs and then fried either in a pan or deep-fat fryer. It is often served accompanied by a side salad, potatoes (fries or boiled potatoes), and, typically, tartar sauce. The dish may also be prepared with a thin slice of ham inserted between two slices of cheese, and in Czech fast food outlets it is often served in the form of a sandwich – in something similar to a hamburger bun.
Soon kueh Soon kueh China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia A steamed dumpling in Teochew cuisine that is filled with yam bean, bamboo shoots and dried shrimps, wrapped in a white skin made of rice/tapioca flour.
Soto betawi Soto Indonesia A spicy soup of meat and vegetables; many variations exist
Souvlaki Souvlaki Greece Small pieces of meat, usually pork, grilled on a skewer; served either in a pita wrap or on a plate
Stigghiola Stigghiola Italy (Sicily) The intestines of a sheep or goat, placed on a skewer, flavored with parsley and onions, and cooked on an open grill It is one of the most common street foods in Palermo, Sicily.
Suppli Supplì Italy Italian snacks consisting of a ball of rice (generally risotto) with tomato sauce and raw egg, typical of Roman cuisine.
Tacos 2.jpg Taco Mexico A corn or flour tortilla, with any of various fillings
Tacos al pastor Tacos al pastor Mexico (Mexico City) Al pastor is a dish developed in Central Mexico, likely as a result of the adoption of the shawarma spit-grilled meat brought by the Lebanese immigrants to Mexico. Being derived from shawarma, it is also similar to the Turkish döner kebab and the Greek gyros.
Tahri Tahri India (Awadhi cuisine) Basmati rice and potatoes, flavored with turmeric and other spices; a type of vegetarian biryani
Tahu gejrot Tahu gejrot Indonesia A spicy tofu dish food from Cirebon, a port town in West Java, Indonesia. Tahu gejrot consists of tahu pong, a type of hollow tahu goreng (fried tofu) cut into small pieces. It is served with a thin and watery dressing that is made by blending palm sugar, vinegar and sweet soy sauce.
Tahu goreng Tahu goreng Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore A deep fried, golden-brown tofu dish served with bean spouts, carrots and shredded cucumbers, may be drizzled with a thick sweet and spicy sauce, made from shrimp paste, grounded peanuts and chili. Tahu telur is an Indonesian variation where tofu and eggs are cooked into an omelette before adding the toppings.
Tahu sumedang Tahu sumedang Indonesia A deep-fried tofu from Sumedang, West Java.
Taiyaki Taiyaki Japan A Japanese baked pastry in the shape of a fish with sweetened azuki beans or other savory fillings.
Tajada Tajada Central America Dish of fried plantains, sliced lengthwise, in Caribbean and Central America.
Tajine Tajine North Africa A slow-cooked, savory stew made with meat, poultry, or fish together with vegetables, fruit, and/or nuts; it is cooked in a large clay pot
Takoyaki Takoyaki Japan A ball-shaped snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special moulded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus (tako), tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger, and green onion.
Tamale Tamale Mesoamerica Masa (a corn-based dough made from hominy), combined with various savory ingredients and spices, steamed in a corn husk; the wrapping is discarded before eating
Tangbao Tangbao China A large dumpling filled with chicken broth and pork
Taquitos Taquito Mexico A corn tortilla wrapped around various fillings and then fried; taquito means "little taco"
Tauge goreng Tauge goreng Indonesia A savoury vegetarian dish made of stir fried tauge (bean sprouts) with slices of tofu, ketupat or lontong rice cake and yellow noodle, served in spicy oncom-based sauce.
Tlayuda Tlayuda Mexico (Oaxaca) A very large, dense corn tortilla, with refried beans, asiento (rendered lard), and Oaxaca cheese, some kind of meat such as pork or chicken, and various toppings often including salsa and guacamole; served either flat of folded in half
Tokneneng Tokneneng Philippines Hard-boiled chicken eggs covered with an orange-colored batter and deep-fried
Torta Torta Mexico A large sandwich with any of various meat fillings and other flavorful ingredients, served on a telera or similar bread; often eaten at lunch time It is a common street food in Mexico City, Mexico.
Skalický trdelník Trdelník Czech Republic and Slovakia A pastry made by wrapping dough around a stick and roasting it over an open flame, then sprinkling it with sugar and cinnamon; sometimes it is served with additional toppings
Tteokbokki Tteokbokki South Korea Small, cylindrical rice cakes coated in a spicy sauce.
Ttongppang Ttongppang South Korea A pastry that is formed in the shape of human feces; it is filled with red bean paste with walnut kernel
Turnip cake Turnip cake China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia Turnip cake is a standard Cantonese dim sum dish. It is made from a batter of grated turnip, rice flour, mushroom and shrimp, wok-fried and then steamed. It is often served with hot chili oil or oyster sauce.
Turon Turon Philippines A type of banana fritter; sliced saba bananas, and sometimes other fruit slices, are put into in a spring roll wrapper, rolled in sugar, and deep-fried
Vada pav Vada pav India A vegetarian sandwich of a deep-fried potato patty on a bun, garnished with coriander and other spices
Yaki-imo Yaki-imo Japan Baked or roasted Japanese sweet potatoes (satsuma-imo) sold by street vendors and convenience stores.
Yakisoba Yakisoba Japan Wheat noodles, grilled with various ingredients such as vegetables and chicken or pork, and coated with a slightly sweet, savory sauce. It is often served on a plate or in a bowl. Alternatively it is sometimes called yakisoba-pan and served in a bun similar to a hot dog bun.
Vegetarian bee hoon Vegetarian bee hoon Singapore Fried noodle dish with vegetarian spring rolls, fried tofu skin, and mock meats made from gluten.
Youtiao Youtiao China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia A dough stick made from wheat flour, popularly eaten as an accompaniment for congee or soy milk in many Asian countries.
Zapiekanka Zapiekanka Poland An open-face sandwich made of half a baguette or other long roll, topped with sautéed white mushrooms, cheese, and sometimes other ingredients, toasted until the cheese melts, and served with ketchup
Zongzi Zongzi China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia A traditional Chinese glutinous rice dish stuffed with various fillings and wrapped into a pyramidal shape with bamboo leaves.

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