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If you’ve clicked on this article, chances are you’re a foodie like us. We’ve compiled a list of foods in destinations that are worth traveling for and the meals that you should try during your vacation.
Take a look at this and find out the 12 Muslim-Friendly meals that are worth traveling the world for.
1. Dim sums and dumplings from Hong Kong
No visit to Hong Kong is complete without a dim sum meal, and the Islamic Centre Canteen is the one place to try halal, pork-free versions of these bite-sized dishes. Place your order from a counter stacked high with bamboo steamer baskets that are filled with favorites such as siu mai (dumplings stuffed with chicken instead of the usual pork), har gow (shrimp dumplings), and glutinous rice with chicken wrapped in lotus leaf. The canteen is popular with mosque-goers, neighbors and tourists alike, so come early to beat the lunchtime crowds.
2. Pho from Vietnam
Vietnamese Halal Food is thin rice noodle soup served in broth that is cooked for hours from bones and aromatic spices and served with slices of beef and fresh herbs at the side. It’s hard not to love a good bowl of Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup)! Pho Amin and Ashah Restaurant is one of the best Halal Restaurant for Beef Noodle Soup in Hochiminh city.
3. Ramen and Sushi from Japan
Today, ramen is arguably one of Japan’s most popular foods, with Tokyo alone containing around 5,000 ramen shops. The combinations of broths, noodles and toppings are diverse and continue to evolve. If you visit Japan, head over to Honolu Ramen, a halal ramen shop in Ebisu close to the shopping area Ebisu Garden Place. The ramen is made from a thick chicken broth and chewy noodles with a various of toppings. Their spicy ramen is a very popular among Muslim customers.
Another favorite among foodies is Sushi, which is a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables. Visit Asakusa Sushi Ken, the first halal certified sushi restaurant in Japan. Located in Asakusa, this restaurant provides halal sushi to Muslim customers and Muslim friendly service.
4. Nasi Lemak from Malaysia
A staple dish comprised of steamed rice made fragrant with pandan leaves and coconut cream, topped with crispy, fried anchovies and ground peanuts, crunchy cucumbers and a dollop of spicy-sweet sambal sauce- it’s a complete meal you can easily get for a few ringgit at any stall around the corner in Malaysia.
5. Chicken Rice from Singapore
Hainanese chicken rice is considered one of Singapore’s national dishes. This dish of poached chicken and seasoned rice, served with chili sauce and usually with cucumber garnishes is a favorite among many people. In Singapore, you can find chicken rice almost everywhere.
6. Samgyetang and Bulgogi from South Korea
A comfort food for the hot summer days, Samgyetang is a nourishing soup that’s made with a small, young chicken for its tender and tasty meat. The ginseng flavored meat is tasty and tender, and the broth is rich and delicious!
Another local favorite and a must-try dish is Bulgogi, made of thin, marinated slices of beef grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle. This is one of the best things to eat when you’re in town.
7. Bakso from Indonesia
Bakso is a popular Indonesian meatball soup. Like many other dishes in Indonesia, it grew out of Asian and European influences in the country. This famous everyday street food is a must-try and is usually served with noodles, salted vegetables, tofu, Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts. You can find it anywhere in Indonesia.
8. Tom Yum from Thailand
Thailand’s infamous Tom yum soup is characterized by its distinct hot and sour flavors, with fragrant spices and herbs generously used in the broth. The soup is also made with fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed red chili peppers. At first sip of Thai tom yum soup, you’ll be overcome by the intoxicating flavors it has to offer.
9. Karjalanpiirakka from Finland
A traditional delicacy of Finland, Karjalanpiirakka is a small, open, filled pastry with a thin and crispy crust. There are two things in Karelian pies; rice porridge and rye crust.
10. Poutine from Canada
This infamous dish is made with French fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy and is one of the most quintessential Canadian dishes! The heat from the gravy melts the cheese to create a ridiculously delicious melty dish.
11. Fish and Chips from London, England
Fish and chips is a hot dish consisting of fried fish in batter, served with chips. The dish originated in England, where these two components had been introduced from separate immigrant cultures. The dish is so engrained in English culinary as they were one of the few foods never rationed during World War II.
