When I first set foot in Peru, I thought I knew what street food was. In the U.S., it meant hot dogs at baseball games, churros at carnivals, or maybe tacos from a food truck. But in Peru? Street food is an entire universe, alive with color, history, and flavor.
When I first landed in Lima, Peru, I thought my adventure was going to be mostly about family—meeting my grandmother, sitting in her garden, maybe helping her cook a few things. But somewhere between the bustling streets of Lima and the quiet villages in the Sacred Valley, I realized that Peru is as much about its food as it is about its landscapes.
Craving a taste of Greece that’s packed with flavor? gyros is the dish to dive into. This beloved street food features tender, seasoned meat—typically pork, chicken, or lamb—wrapped in warm pita bread with tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and fries
Souvlaki is the quintessential Greek street food, featuring marinated chunks of meat—traditionally pork—skewered and grilled to juicy perfection. Served with warm pita bread, fresh tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and fries
I grew up watching my mother fold sambusak by hand, especially during Ramadan evenings when our kitchen smelled of spices, onions, and fried dough. Sambusak is one of Saudi Arabia’s most loved snacks—golden
Malaysian Satay is a popular street food featuring skewered and grilled meat, typically chicken, beef, or lamb, marinated in a rich blend of spices and served with a creamy, peanut-based dipping sauce. This flavorful dish is a hallmark of Malaysian cuisine
Hot and Sour Squid is a vibrant dish from Fujian, China, showcasing the region’s love for bold, tangy flavors and fresh seafood. This stir-fry combines tender squid with a zesty blend of vinegar, chili, and aromatic spices
Jianghu Cai, a vibrant dish from Chongqing’s culinary scene, embodies the bold, fiery essence of Sichuan street food. Known as “江湖菜” or “rivers and lakes cuisine,” it’s a rustic, flavorful stir-fry featuring tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a fiery blend of Sichuan peppercorns,
Dakgalbi is a vibrant Korean stir-fry dish from Chuncheon, featuring marinated chicken, vegetables, and rice cakes (tteok) cooked in a spicy, sweet red chili sauce. Known for its bold flavors and communal cooking style
Hawawshi is a beloved Egyptian street food — juicy spiced ground meat stuffed into hollowed-out bread loaves and baked to perfection. It’s messy, flavorful, and totally addictive! Here’s how to make it at home like a pro.