Street Food Around the World Quiz

Question 1

Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish considered the national street food of which country?

Accepted Answer

Thailand

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Vietnam

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Malaysia

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Indonesia

Question 2

Banh Mi is a Vietnamese street food sandwich. What type of bread is it made with?

Accepted Answer

A French baguette adapted to Vietnamese taste

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Rice flour flatbread

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Steamed white bun

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Corn tortilla

Question 3

Arepas — thick cornmeal cakes stuffed with various fillings — are a staple street food of which two countries?

Accepted Answer

Colombia and Venezuela

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Mexico and Guatemala

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Peru and Ecuador

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Brazil and Bolivia

Question 4

Döner Kebab — meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie — originated in which country?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

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Greece

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Lebanon

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Iran

Question 5

Takoyaki are popular Japanese street food balls. What is inside them?

Accepted Answer

Octopus pieces in a wheat batter

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Sweet red bean paste

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Tempura prawn

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Ground pork and cabbage

Question 6

Jollof Rice is a fiercely debated West African dish. The two countries most famously at 'war' over whose version is best are:

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Nigeria and Ghana

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Ghana and Senegal

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Senegal and Nigeria

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Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana

Question 7

Pani Puri (also called Golgappa or Puchka depending on region) is a popular street food in which country?

Accepted Answer

India

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Pakistan

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Bangladesh

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Nepal

Question 8

Churros dipped in thick hot chocolate is a classic street food in which country?

Accepted Answer

Spain

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Mexico

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Argentina

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Portugal

Question 9

Ceviche — raw fish cured in citrus juice — is the national dish and street food of which country?

Accepted Answer

Peru

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Mexico

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Colombia

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Ecuador

Question 10

Bunny Chow is a popular street food in South Africa. What is it?

Accepted Answer

A hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry

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A rabbit meat curry

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A deep-fried dough filled with bean curry

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A wrap made from injera bread

Question 11

Pretzels (Brezeln) are an iconic street food associated with which German-speaking region?

Accepted Answer

Bavaria (Munich)

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Saxony (Leipzig)

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Berlin

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Hamburg

Question 12

Bubble Tea (Boba) — tea with chewy tapioca pearls — originated in which country?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan

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South Korea

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Hong Kong

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Japan

Question 13

Injera is a spongy sourdough flatbread used as both plate and utensil in which country's cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Eritrea and Ethiopia

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Somalia

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Sudan

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Both Eritrea/Ethiopia and Somalia

Question 14

Nasi Goreng — considered the national dish of which country — is a fried rice dish cooked with sweet soy sauce?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

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Malaysia

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Philippines

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Singapore

Question 15

Poutine — fries topped with cheese curds and gravy — is an iconic street food from which Canadian province?

Accepted Answer

Quebec

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Ontario

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British Columbia

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Nova Scotia

Question 16

What is a 'Roti Canai' and where is it most commonly eaten?

Accepted Answer

A flaky flatbread from Malaysia/Singapore, cooked on a griddle and served with curry dipping sauce

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A Thai sticky rice cake

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A Bangladeshi deep-fried bread

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A Sri Lankan string hopper

Question 17

Fish and chips became a British institution partly because it was one of the few foods not rationed during World War II. The combination is thought to have originated with Portuguese-Jewish immigrants bringing what element?

Accepted Answer

Battered deep-frying technique for fish

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Chips (fried potatoes)

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The seasoning with malt vinegar

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The newspaper wrapping

Question 18

Elote is a Mexican street corn dish. How is it typically served?

Accepted Answer

Grilled corn on the cob slathered with mayonnaise, cheese, chilli, lime, and salt

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Husked corn boiled in salted water with butter

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Corn kernels in a spicy tomato broth

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Sweetcorn deep-fried in batter

Question 19

A Falafel wrap is a popular street food in the Middle East. Falafel is made from:

Accepted Answer

Deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas and/or fava beans with herbs and spices

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Ground lamb shaped into balls

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Grilled minced beef with cumin

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Fried halloumi cheese balls

Question 20

What is Khao San Road in Bangkok famous for in terms of food?

Accepted Answer

Budget backpacker street food including Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, and fried insects

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Michelin-starred Thai restaurants

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The world's largest floating food market

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A covered market selling only seafood