Foods cdanesh Has Tried

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?

Now largely forgotten, the pairing was once as popular as PB&J.

This layered pastry from Italy's Amalfi Coast may have origins in a 17th-century convent.

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.

It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!

Some fish can dance.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

These adorable buns hide savory and sweet surprises.

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.

A bland but storied soup is always on the menu in the U.S. Senate.

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

Slurp this sweet and savory summer treat from a tamarind-and-chili-paste-coated straw.

These Portuguese doughnuts have a fervent fanbase in Hawaii.

The lychee-looking fruit appears in everything from jam and liqueur to the Aeneid and Madrid's flag.

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.

The prosperous Southern California date industry produces delicious milkshakes.