Encyclopedia of Eats
Hands up if you're guilty of always ordering the same thing. When you're comfortable in the bubble of what you like, it's hard to break the habit of eating the same old dishes from your favourite restaurants. To remedy this, we've teamed up with Beer The Beautiful Truth so you can educate yourself with our handy, dandy Encyclopedia of Eats.
Learn your way around the dishes you haven't tried, but should definitely start ordering. Try alternatives to the standard steamed pork and chive dumplings (those are called zheng jiao by the way), and move past the butter chicken to enter the world of Indian street food.
Also, we'd be remiss not to pair these tasty eats with some refreshing brews. As you learn the history, eating etiquette and various varieties of your favourite cuisines, Beer The Beautiful Truth will take you through the best beers to pair with each gustatory delight. With so many tasty treats to try (and pair with a cold one) you'll kick yourself for not starting sooner. Tuck into this culinary know-how, and go forth confidently to taste test your new knowledge — your mind, stomach and appetite will thank you.
Encyclopedia of Eats
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Vietnamese Noodle Soups
Chances are you've eaten a few bowls of pho in your time — but that's just the start of Vietnam's vast pool of soup varieties.
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Sushi
Next time you're sitting blankly at a sushi train, know your nigiri from your tamagoyaki and oshizushi.
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Chinese Dumplings
Get to know China’s ten most famous dumplings, and impress the group next time you're feasting on the doughy delights.
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Indian Street Food
As varied as it is delicious, Indian food is a firm favourite the world over — but don't limit yourself to only curries.
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Pasta
Italian pasta. A staple that defines a nation and is loved the world over. Get to know your pappardelle from your campanelle from your farfalle.
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Mexican Street Food
From tacos to tamales, sample Mexico's world-famous cuisine right here in Australia. Discover some of the best snacks to order.
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Turkish Kebabs
While kebabs may be something we recognise as an end-of-the-night snack, the history and varieties of the humble dish go far beyond a lamb sandwich with extra garlic sauce at 3am.
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French Cheese
You can never go wrong with cheese — the French have made sure of that. Up your fromage savoir-faire, from melty Pont L'Eveque to pungent Roquefort.