Street Food Around the World

Street food is food that is prepared and sold by vendors on streets, in markets, and at outdoor stalls. Almost every country in the world has its own special street foods. Street food is usually quick, affordable, and delicious. About 2.5 billion people around the world eat street food every day.

Famous Street Foods

Thailand is known for its amazing street food, including pad Thai, satay skewers, and mango sticky rice. In Mexico, street vendors sell tacos, elotes (grilled corn), and churros. Turkish street food includes doner kebab and simit, a sesame-covered bread ring. In India, you can find samosas, chaat, and freshly squeezed sugarcane juice. New York City is famous for its hot dog carts and pretzel stands.

Why Street Food Is Special

Street food lets you taste a country's real flavors. The recipes are often passed down through families for generations. Street food is usually cheaper than restaurant food, making it available to everyone. Many famous dishes started as street food before becoming popular worldwide. Some street food vendors have become so famous that people wait in long lines just to try their food.

Fun Facts

• About 2.5 billion people eat street food every day around the world.
• Bangkok, Thailand, is often called the street food capital of the world.
• Some street food vendors have earned Michelin stars for their amazing food.

Did You Know?

In Singapore, a street food vendor named Chan Hon Meng earned a Michelin star for his chicken rice, making him one of the cheapest Michelin-starred meals in the world!