With centuries of expansion and colonial expansion across the globe, British cuisine has changed a lot. Along with traditional dishes, the British now enjoy dishes influenced by cuisines from Southeast Asia, India, Scotland and Wales.
Food in England is not always sophisticated, expensive, served in luxury restaurants like Italy and France. The cuisine here tends to be novel in decoration, rustic, simple but very rich flavors, making diners who try it once will remember it forever.
So, if you are planning to travel to England, don't forget to enjoy the most famous dishes in this foggy land!
Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips is one of the most iconic British dishes and is becoming a global phenomenon. Therefore, you can find it on most high streets in the UK for less than 10 pounds (300,000 VND).
A traditional Fish and Chips dish consists of fried cod fillets, served with chips, tartar sauce (mayonnaise mixed with onions, capers, cucumbers), green beans and lettuce. Originally, this was a popular dish for the working class in England around the 19th century. Today, thanks to its impressive taste and rich nutrition, this dish has become famous all over the world and has become the pride of England.
Bread and Butter Pudding
Those with a sweet tooth will love British cuisine, especially the butterscotch, one of the country's most famous desserts. For many Brits, it's not just the "king" of desserts, but also a part of childhood memories.
The cake is made by cutting buttered bread into small cubes, pouring in a mixture of eggs and milk, adding raisins, nutmeg, vanilla and other spices, then baking. You can serve it with ice cream or fresh fruit such as raspberries, strawberries or blueberries.
Bangers and Mash
Bangers and Mash is a traditional British dish, consisting of sausages served with mashed potatoes, onion gravy, onions and peas. The sausages in the dish come in many different flavors, from pork, beef to lamb, but the most popular is still Cumberland sausage (made from beef mixed with black pepper, white pepper, herbs, twisted into a unique spiral) - one of the best sausages in the world.
Toad in the Hole
Toad in the hole (also known as Sausage Toad) is a traditional British dish consisting of a sausage in a Yorkshire pudding, served with onion gravy and vegetables.
This dish first became popular in England in the early 18th century, created by poor families to use up leftover meat from stews to save money. The origin of the name is unknown, but many believe it refers to the way toads wait in burrows for prey, leaving their heads visible above ground, like sausages in Yorkshire pudding.
Cornish Pasty
Cornish Pasty is a pillow-shaped or rectangular pastry filled with potatoes, turnips, onions, vegetables, and beef, then baked in the oven until the dough rises and becomes golden and crispy. In addition to beef, people often replace it with lamb or chicken to make the dish more unique, served with tomato sauce or bean sauce for a richer flavor.
English Breakfast
English Breakfast is a breakfast served with a variety of dishes, including bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, fried onions, bread with jam, and of course a cup of coffee or a cup of famous English tea.
This is not a dish eaten every day but is usually eaten on weekends or holidays, when people have free time to cook and enjoy a happy meal with family and friends.
Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie (also known as Shepherd's Pie) is one of the most popular traditional British cakes. Most British families make it at least once a week.
Cottage Pie is characterized by a layer of golden-baked buttery mashed potatoes, with lamb or beef underneath. With the crispiness of the potato layer on top, the softness of the mashed potatoes underneath, the richness of the meat along with the aroma of butter and cheese, this is a delicious and nutritious dish, suitable for family meals for people of all ages.
A Sunday Roast
Another dish that is made almost once a week in the UK is the Sunday Roast, which is eaten for lunch or dinner. It is a combination of roast beef, pork, lamb, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and vegetables.
Sunday Roast became famous because of its simple ingredients, simple preparation but the product is very beautiful and has high nutritional value. Therefore, the name Sunday Roast comes from people spending a Sunday to cook a hearty meal for the family. However, in fact, the British and tourists here love this dish so much that they enjoy it anywhere it is served, from home to bars and parties.
