Foods rykinu Has Tried

One fantasy food's journey from sci-fi vegan steak to silver screen cannibalism to actual meal replacement.

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

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

These exquisite dried persimmons are massaged for weeks.

No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.

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

This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.

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

The traditional sweet currant cake has an incendiary reputation.

Economists use this cheesy bread as a metric for cost of living between Georgian cities.

The original energy bar.

A Canadian pudding that's boiled in a bag and is interchangeably lunch and dessert.

Dill pickles soaked in Kool-Aid? Oh, yeah!

This cure-all-turned-soda once outsold Coca-Cola.

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

A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.

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

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.