5 street foods that every Arab traveler should try: Taste the most delicious sidewalk dishes in the world

Travelling to a new destination not only opens doors to stunning landscapes and cultural wonders, but also satisfies your curiosity and fills your belly if you are a fan of the world of street food full of delights. Exploring the culinary delights on the bustling sidewalk of the city you're visiting gives you a unique experience that you can't afford to miss.

In this article, we will discover five types of popular foods that are only pleasant to eat on the sidewalk, from all over the world, and every Arab traveler should taste them to experience the authentic taste of the local culture.

Tacos in Mexico:

Mexico's street food scene isn't complete without tasting the famous tacos, these delicious boats, usually made of fine flour or corn tartar chips and filled with a hearty mix of sauces, avocados and meat. Whether it's roast beef (carne asada) or fresh seafood, these small snacks capture the essence of Mexican cuisine. Each taco is topped with a pinch of fresh cilantro, chopped onions and a little lemon, so each bite is a spicy and delicious boost.

Another taco-like dish is quesadilla, which is based mainly on a mixture of cheese, but, although its shape is different from tacos, it is not much different in ingredients, as is the case with most Mexican dishes. But in any case, we recommend trying them separately!

Ban Me in Vietnam:

Vietnamese culinary prowess is evident in street food, especially in a dish, or rather a panh me sandwich, as one of the must-try dishes when visiting the country.

As a result of the cross-fertilization of the civilizations and cuisines of France and Vietnam, pan mi is a crispy baguette loaf of bread, used as a bowl that combines various delicious ingredients such as grilled meat slices, pickled vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, peppers, coriander, spicy sauces, and delicious spreadable dips, similar to mayonnaise.

Panh Me is a Vietnamese culinary masterpiece that epitomizes the diversity of the country's street streets, as every bite is a harmonious combination of flavors, a delightful interaction in textures, from the crunch of bread to the juiciness of tender meat and refreshing vegetables, entering a new world of flavors that forgets the taste of the sandwiches you have eaten before.

Puppy in Spain:

Wandering the charming streets of Spain must require you to stop for a moment, to enjoy a delicious snack, the choru. These delicious golden ribbons of oil-fried pastries, often generously topped with sugar and cinnamon, are perfect for dipping in a cup of coffee or hot melted chocolate, as is customary in Madrid, for example.

Featuring a crispy exterior and tender sole, this snack is loved in Spain and eaten hot or cold, and its sweet mix makes the experience of eating it on a bustling Spanish street a little celebration of life. The best thing about it is that it can be served as a meal in itself, or eaten as a dessert after a meal, so there is no excuse for not trying it when you visit!

Jianping in China:

Jianping is a popular Chinese street food, a delicious traditional Chinese crepe. Ping alone means "bread" in Chinese.

One of the advantages of the jian ping is that it is prepared right in front of you in the kiosk or cart, where the seller first pours a thin layer of wheat, mung bean and egg flour mixture on the pan or a custom baking tray, and once cooked he adds a variety of fillings such as meat, pickles, spring onions, coriander, and sauces such as Wanton sauce and hoissen sauce, to form crispy fried pancakes.

This delicious masterpiece, which reaches your hands hot and tightly wrapped, filled with what you want, and for a small price, embodies the diversity and creativity embedded in Chinese street cuisine.

Pad Thai in Thailand:

As you navigate Thailand's vibrant streets, we bet it will surely be hard to resist the pungent smell of Pad Thai, emanating from street vendors' carts.

Combining sweet, sour and savory flavors, this fried pastry dish has fried rice vermicelli with eggs that acts as the norm, often topped with shrimp, tofu or chicken, with the addition of bean sprouts, peanuts and lemons, and after adding fish sauce and tamarind dough to the flavor, the dish is decorated with coriander and a generous pinch of ground red pepper.

Not only does this provide you with a perfect balance of textures, but it also creates a symphony of taste that embodies Thai street food culture. If you're a vegetarian, don't worry, there are a thousand ways to make a dish fit for your diet, the first of which is to replace fish sauce with soy sauce and, of course, to cut out shrimp and chicken.

Exploring the world's street food is a journey in itself within the original journey, where you live a culinary adventure that reveals the spirit of the country and the preferences of its inhabitants, and each dish of mobile carts or restaurants open by the side of the road tells you the story of cultural heritage, culinary innovation and the vibrant spirit of popular streets around the world.

From spicy Mexican taco flavors to the varied mix of pad tai noodles, every food on the street speaks on behalf of its authentic country. For you as a food-loving Arab traveller, eating these delicious dishes on the sidewalk will ensure a richer and more vibrant travel experience, leaving you with lasting memories in every bite.