Foods KoinuSensei Wants to Try

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

The rich, potato-filled dish nourished Catholics on meatless Fridays.

In Kochi, Japan, river laver gets deep-fried into an earthy, crunchy treat.

This dark, rare fruit lasts a very long time.

Consisting of spiced, curdled milk and lots of alcohol, this boozy bedtime drink dates back to the Middle Ages.

Proof that dumplings and chicken wings are not mutually exclusive categories.

These sweet and savory Japanese rolled eggs are sold in 6-packs.

Only one bakery still makes these hard biscuits that were once beloved by Thomas Hardy.

A medieval food fight supposedly inspired this annual competition.

Called the turducken of desserts, this multilayered cake hides two pies inside.

Beneath its "cover-up" of icing, this dessert hides a bunch of nuts.

Not even Harry Potter could resist this whimsical British dessert.

The surprisingly subversive history of dancing over afternoon tea.

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

A traditional Cornish pie that—ARE THOSE FISH HEADS COMING OUT OF THE TOP?!

This Danish rice pudding appeases wicked elves.

After rotating over hot coals, the Transylvanian treat unravels in a sweet spiral.

The best place to find the “nectar of the gods” is Holy Island.

The simple sweets welcomed Cornish fishermen after they returned with their catch.

This ricotta and marzipan pastry honors the Sicilian saint's most noteworthy body part.

The pistachio fudge makes a vibrant accompaniment to celebrations in Northern India.

The ocean-scented brew pays homage to an old Scottish style.

This Cape Town sandwich is as extravagant as a certain literary character.

Wrap a slice of pizza around a cheesesteak to create this decadent mashup.