Foods Sumater Has Tried

The real "Canadian bacon" comes rolled in cornmeal.

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

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

Detroit's signature soda shake blends Vernors ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.

Teething babies and royalty were fans of this British city's signature sherry.

This chocolate-coated confection's crisp, bubbly structure is well-suited to the even crisper Buffalo air.

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

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

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

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.

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

These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.

This candy rarely ventures beyond Canada's borders.

This British temperance tonic is now a Ramadan favorite.

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.

From postwar dessert to sweet slice of Canadian identity.

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.

This hot-pink sweet treat that bears only a notional resemblance to poultry is a Canadian Christmastime staple.

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

Not all poutine comes with cheese curds and gravy.

This Hungarian fried dough can make a rich breakfast or trusty hangover cure.

During the Great Depression, Canadian women made “unemployed-person pudding.”

A bitter liqueur that traces the history of a Hungarian-Jewish family.

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.