What’s in a name? That which we call a Rose / by any other name would smell as sweet” The reference made by Juliet to Romeo which means that names are just the arbitrary labels attached to something and if you actually want to know someone’s worth, it’s through their heart and individual characteristics.


With all respect, let’s prove this Shakespeare theory a little outdated now, at least when we are talking food. And when we speak food, we talk some real business here.

Some places are known for their scenic beauty, some are known for their patriotism, while some for their sense of style and then there are some places that are solely known for the kind of food they serve.

These food items become the only reason why you would keep that place in your travel bucket list.

So fellas, grab your board pins and start pinning the destinations as we jot down these places known for their food.

Many of the common names like Bailey’s Irish Cream, Hamburger, KFC, Buffalo Wings and Baked Alaska have all got their names from the places they have originated in.

Read to know more:

1. Yorkshire Pudding

Place: Yorkshire, England

An English food prepared as a pudding by pouring a batter made from milk, flour and eggs.

2. Taiwanese Fried Chicken

Place: Taiwan

Very popularly known as popcorn chicken is a essential street snack in Taiwan.

3. Mississippi Mud Pie

Place: Mississippi, United States

Made with pudding, ice-cream, marsh mellows and liqueur present in a chocolate cookie crust.

4. KFC

Place: North Corbin, Kentucky

The second most popular restaurant chain in the world after McDonalds that sell the juiciest fried chicken.

5. Hyderabadi Biryani​

Place: Hyderabad, Telangana

A form of biryani specially prepared in Hyderabad. It is different from other Biryanis as it used raw mutton.

6. Hamburger

Place: Hamburg, Germany

A beef preparation placed in between a bun and topped with cheese and other toppings.

7. Buffalo Wings

Place: New York

These deep fried, spicy chicken wings are said to have originated in Buffalo.

8. Belgian Waffles

Place: New York

This breakfast item was said to have been popularized in the U.S. at the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair by a vendor from Brussels, Belgium. It was originally served with whipped cream and strawberries.

9. Baked Alaska

Place: New York

The name baked Alaska originated in New York City in 1876 when the restaurant that made it named the dessert in honor of the Alaska Purchase and the newly-acquired territory’s cool temperatures.

10. Bailey’s Irish Cream

Place: Ireland

An Irish whiskey and cream based liqueur prepared by Gilbeys of Ireland, comes with variant flavours like Mint Chocolate, Hazelnut, Orange Truffle, Chocolate, Chocolate cherry and many more.