Foods withbackpack Has Tried

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

A radish scramble gets lost in translation.

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

If you can get past the foot odor, its pulp is great in smoothies.

Icelanders make a very, very good dog.

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

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

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

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

This Okinawan specialty resembles a Japanese take on Taco Bell.

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.

Catch these floating noodles before they flow by.

All is fare in the Korean War.

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

Some fish can dance.

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

This is one expensive load of crap.

Iceland's thick, chewy "hot spring bread" is just like regular rye bread, with one big difference.

A decadent blend of coffee, whipped egg, and butter have made this wartime invention a modern-day favorite.