Foods donguri Has Tried

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

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

This bacon-and-oyster omelet was a status symbol during the California Gold Rush.

In the Philippines, fertilized duck eggs are savory snacks.

The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.

These embellished containers didn’t just sit pretty on the table; they determined social standing.

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.

A relic from the era of highly specialized cutlery.

Drinking algae has never been sexier.

Donn Beach wrote the recipe for his famously potent cocktail in secret code.

Eggnog gone wild, brought to you by the Canadian Military.

Just so we’re clear, there is actually milk in this old English punch.

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.

Colonial Gatorade made from vinegar and molasses is back in style.

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.

These entrails identified safe venues for Black musicians during the Jim Crow era.

Some fish can dance.

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.

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

This "Fluid of Beef" fed an army and makes a hearty tea.

It's the fat-fueled energy drink of the Tibetan Plateau.