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Bonito Flakes
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Bonito Flakes

Some fish can dance.
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Turkish Coffee
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Turkish Coffee

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.
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Mangonada
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Mangonada

Slurp this sweet and savory summer treat from a tamarind-and-chili-paste-coated straw.
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Black Peas
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Black Peas

No Bonfire Night is complete without a cup of this warm, vinegar-flavored snack.
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Jiānbǐng
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Jiānbǐng

Every morning, Chinese vendors sling savory, crispy crepes to lines of patient fans.
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Ramune
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Ramune

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.
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Matcha Chasen
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Matcha Chasen

To make the perfect matcha, start with the perfect whisk.
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Coffee Crisp
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Coffee Crisp

This candy rarely ventures beyond Canada's borders.
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Durian
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Durian

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.
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Takoyaki
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Takoyaki

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.
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Narutomaki
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Narutomaki

It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!
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Paan
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Paan

This chewable Indian digestive soothes stomachs, freshens breath, and might give you cancer.
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Montreal Steak Spice
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Montreal Steak Spice

Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.
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Yule Log Cake
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Yule Log Cake

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.
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King Cake
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King Cake

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.
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Bird Milk Chocolate
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Bird Milk Chocolate

The marshmallow-based candy is named for a delicacy just out of the ancient Greeks' reach.
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Biltong
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Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.
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Maror
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Maror

The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.
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Amba
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Amba

The spicy, sour mango sauce is beloved from India to Israel.
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Gematogen
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Gematogen

A bloody good candy bar.
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Kvass
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Kvass

You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.
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Kohuke
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Kohuke

Chocolate-covered cheese curds make sweet Estonian energy bars.
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Egg Waffles
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Egg Waffles

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.
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Okinawa Black Sugar
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Okinawa Black Sugar

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
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