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15 Countries Whose Unique Foods Are Taking TikTok by Storm

September 27, 2024 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Every country has its delicacies and unique foods. TikTok has become a great way to see many of these foods from around the world. People using #TikTokFood posting amazing dishes for the world to see.

These are the local foods that have gotten the most views on TikTok under that hashtag.

Ramen, Japan

One of the delicious noodle dishes in Japan is miso ramen.
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According to InsureandGo, It’s hard to beat ramen when it comes to exotic foods. It’s so easy to make and always tastes good. These dishes got an overwhelming 16.5 billion views, a testimony to the extreme popularity of this food.

Hot Dogs, USA

Three Hot Dogs with Mustard, Ketchup, pickle relish and onions.
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Coming in at a distant second, hot dogs are getting the views. They may not seem like anything special to Americans, but they’ve become popular around the world for their simplicity and great taste. These dishes have gotten 10.2 billion views.

Churrasco, Brazil

Brazilian Churrasco.
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Brazilian food is well known for this grilled beef dish. It’s a specialty that is becoming more and more popular across the Americas and beyond. This delicious dish has been viewed 8.3 billion times.

Bubble Tea, Taiwan

Boba milk tea or Taiwan milk tea with bubble on white background.
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Everyone these days seems to be loving their bubble tea. Did you know it originated in Taiwan? It’s fun to look at and fun to drink. This interesting drink has garnered 8.1 billion views from those who love those little bubbles.

Bakso, Indonesia

bakso. indonesian meatball served with soup and noodle.
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With 5.6 billion views, this Indonesian dish is getting worldwide attention. Bakso is a beed meatball dish that can also be made from meat paste. It’s certainly finding its audience, as evidenced by the many views it gets.

Kimchi, South Korea

Eating kimchi cabbage in a bowl with chopsticks, Korean food.
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Kimchi has largely caught on in the West, and for a good reason. This amazing dish is something that many people love for its interesting flavors and textures. These dishes got 5 billion views.

Doner, Turkey

Turkish chicken doner sandwich. Fast food.
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Doner kebab is an amazing Turkish dish that’s made from seasoned meat that’s stacked and then cooled vertically on a rotisserie. This type of dish has been viewed 4.9 billion times.

Asado, Argentina

Asado, traditional barbecue dish in Argentina, roasted meat of beef cooked on a vertical grills placed around fire.
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Just about everyone loves a barbecue, and Argentina has its way of doing things. The country’s unique style of barbecue has attracted 4.3 billion views on TikTok.

Chicharron, Spain

Pork rinds also known as chicharon or chicharrones, deep fried pork skin.
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This unique dish is made by frying up pork belly or pork skin until it’s crispy and golden brown. It’s a popular dish from an area of the world known for amazing foods. This dish has gotten 3.2 billion views.

Tamales, Mexico

Homemade Corn and Chicken Tamales Ready to Eat.
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A tasty dish from the land of flavor, tamales are a traditional meal that uses meats or beans along with cheese inside a corn dough. They’re often cooked in banana leaves or corn husks. These have grabbed 2.9 billion views.

Sinigang, Philippines

Sinigang na Baboy or Filipino Pork Meat Soup in black bowl on dark slate backdrop. Sinigang is a Filipino cuisine dish with meat, bamia, daikon, spinach, fish sauce. Filipino Food. Asian Meal.
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People love seeing pictures of this hearty soup from the Philippines. This protein-heavy soup has been widely posted on TikTok and has gotten 2.7 billion views.

Fufu, Ghana

Fufu (fufuo, foofoo, foufou). In Central and Western Africa, fufu is any variety of starchy food that has been mashed and shaped into balls and eaten as a staple. Fufu can be made with yam, cassava.
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This delicacy is made by taking unripe plantains and cassava and pounding them together to form a paste that’s molded into a ball. People are so interested in this exotic dish that they’ve viewed it 2.7 billion times.

Caviar, Russia

Red Caviar in a spoon, fish roe in a glass jar. Close-up of salmon fish roe caviar on served table. Delicatessen. Texture of fresh trout caviar. Backdrop.
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This dish evokes images of the well-to-do and the finer things in life. Fish eggs can be a delicious garnish or side dish. People have looked at photos of it 2.6 billion times.

Pho, Vietnam

Vietnamese traditional soup Pho Bo with beef and noodles.
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This soup dish uses meat, rice noodles, broth, and herbs to create a delicate mixture of flavors. Pho is highly popular in Vietnam, and its popularity is spreading. It’s gotten 2.3 billion views.

Ceviche, Peru

Seafood ceviche, typical dish from Peru.
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Traditional ceviche in Peru is made with fish, lime juice, sweet potatoes, and several other ingredients. It’s a refreshing dish any time of year that’s gotten 2.2 billion views on TikTok.

Experts Warn People to Never Refrigerate These 15 Food Items

Woman opens the refrigerator at night. night hunger. diet gluttony.
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Refrigeration prevents spoilage and may extend the shelf life of common foods and other perishable items. While we may innocently store some foods in the refrigerator, you may be surprised that you shouldn’t store all of them, as this may affect their nutritional value, taste, and texture. 

Although refrigeration can help preserve certain foods, some items shouldn’t be refrigerated to maintain flavor and freshness. Avoiding these foods can ensure your food stays nutritious, fresh, and flavorful. 

Here are 15 food items experts warn people never to refrigerate for optimal flavor and freshness.

Experts Warn People to Never Refrigerate These 15 Food Items

3 Foods Dogs Shouldn’t Eat

Healthy dog food.
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We all love our furry friends and wouldn’t mind sharing tiny bits and pieces of food when we’re eating. While this may all be innocent, and you may be giving your dog foods that are okay, certain foods can be poisonous to dogs.

Dogs may react differently to food depending on the type, ingested amount, and size.

Read on as we discuss the three common foods dogs shouldn’t eat.

3 Foods Dogs Shouldn’t Eat
 

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