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Brussels Wasabi Frites

Crispy russet potato and brussels sprout frites tossed with salt and pepper, finished with a punchy wasabi mayo, soy-vinegar brightness, scallions, sesame, and nori for a Japanese-inspired, umami-rich bite.

🇧🇪 Belgium$$

Danablu

Crostini featuring creamy Danablu with peppery arugula, sweet pear, toasted walnuts, and a honey-lemon drizzle on crisp baguette.

🇩🇰 Denmark$$

Or Lam

Or Lam is a fragrant Lao beef stew with lemongrass, galangal, eggplant, and mushrooms, thickened with toasted sticky rice powder and finished with dill and holy basil. Traditionally served with sticky rice.

🇱🇦 Laos$$

Saltah

Saltah is a traditional Yemeni bubbling stew topped with foamy whipped fenugreek (hulba). This version features tender lamb simmered with tomatoes, potato, okra, aromatics, and warm spices, finished with cilantro, green chili, and lemon.

🇾🇪 Yemen$$

Lamington

Classic Australian lamingtons: soft vanilla sponge squares dipped in a rich chocolate icing, rolled in desiccated coconut, and sandwiched with raspberry jam for a luscious tea-time treat.

🇦🇺 Australia$$

Pargo de La Libertad

A coastal-style red snapper from La Libertad: pargo marinated in lime, garlic, achiote, cumin, and oregano, then cooked with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Served with rice, boiled yuca, and fried plantain, finished with fresh cilantro.

🇸🇻 El Salvador$$

Molokhia

A classic Egyptian/Levantine molokhia: tender jute mallow simmered in savory stock and finished with a sizzling garlic–coriander tasha, served alongside vermicelli rice, lemon wedges, and warm pita.

🇪🇬 Egypt$$

Ribel

Ribel (Riebel) is a traditional Alpine cornmeal specialty from Liechtenstein and Vorarlberg, simmered with milk and water, then pan-fried in butter into golden, fluffy crumbs. Often enjoyed for breakfast with cinnamon sugar and applesauce.

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein$

Seyðasuppa

Seyðasuppa is a traditional Icelandic lamb soup brimming with tender lamb, root vegetables, and rolled oats, seasoned simply with thyme, bay leaf, and parsley. It’s hearty, aromatic, and perfect for a comforting, nourishing meal.

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$$

Nanumea Coconut Truffle

Lush island-style truffles featuring rich coconut and dark chocolate, brightened with lime zest and vanilla, and finished with a hint of sea salt and cocoa.

🇹🇻 Tuvalu$$

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