This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.

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

A relic from the era of highly specialized cutlery.

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

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

Some fish can dance.

They helped Victorian men drink tea while protecting their precious facial hair.

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.

You can roast your potatoes in this rendered fat, or just spread it on bread and eat it cold.

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

The psychedelic root used in a sacred Bwiti ritual may also treat heroin withdrawal.

This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.

These Neapolitan Christmas sweets double as decorations.

These intricate stamps are relics from a time when dairy farmers beautifully branded their products.

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.

Baloney's predecessor is sweet, delicately spiced, and bigger than your head.

Donn Beach only wrote the recipe for his famously potent cocktail in secret code.

This ancient token of betrothal lives on as a Valentine's Day gift in Wales.

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

The treasures are colorful fruits and nuts.