Foods Lana Velkov Has Tried

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

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

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

These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.

These dark fried milk balls are flecked with gold and dipped in scented syrup.

Some fish can dance.

With a squeeze of lemon, this plant can turn any drink into a color-changing mood ring.

These salted, pickled plums are an ancient Japanese hangover cure.

A radish scramble gets lost in translation.

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.

A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.

The caffeinated wine is made by British monks and loved by Scottish criminals.

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.

These delicious strands of juice-coated nuts look like colorful candlesticks.

The Andean root once fueled Inca warriors.

Once a treatment for heat stroke, the herbal gel now flavors desserts.

Every morning, Chinese vendors sling savory, crispy crepes to lines of patient fans.

These pungent fermented soybeans are coated in probiotic slime.

Japanese cooks riff on American diner food with this rice-and-ketchup omelet.

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

This gooey, sweet treat was a Soviet staple.

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

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.