New York is not all about eating pizza or burgers, but it also has a wide variety of foods from many cuisines. At New York Food Tours we can help you understand the food you’re eating, and bring you to the tastiest places for eating these unique treats. Since every culture uses different ingredients in their cuisine, it is important to recognize that these “weird” unique foods have been eaten for many years. This is a city full of exciting cuisines and foods to try so by keeping an open mind, you can experience delicious and tasty dishes from all over the world.

Some dishes you can get in New York are:

• Durian – Known as “king of fruit” and shown in the above image, it has a particular odor that has most people reel in fright. However, it has the consistency of a rich, smooth custard and actually tastes like almonds.
• Sweetbreads –  It is the thymus gland or pancreas of a lamb. It is found in Italian restaurants such as Crispo and Landmarc, and listed as an appetizer. It is rich and fatty, particularly good eating it with bread.
• Thousand-year-old Egg – Widely eaten in Chinese cuisine, these are eggs that have been fermented for a week up to a month. It is often paired off with tofu or rice. On the inside the yolk looks dark green and the white is dark brown with a jelly-like texture. These eggs are considered a common ingredient and used often.
• Frog Porridge – A common delicacy to the Chinese, you can find this dish at restaurants that have several different types of rice porridges in Chinatown. According to many people, frogs tastes similar to chicken.
• Live Squid Sashimi – In Korean cuisine they prepare the squid in front of you and eaten on spot.

If you consider yourself an adventurous eater, you should try participating in our Freaky and Funniest Food Tour. Not only will you sample some of these unique foods, but you get to see other peoples’ reactions and perspectives towards the dishes you will try. It is definitely a fun, tasty, and unique experience!