Foodies have been known to travel with the sole purpose of indulging in fresh local produce that they wouldn't have access to in their home country. This is a great reason or excuse to take a holiday and discover not only new foods but also explore new places. If you're looking to try haggis, a chip butty or delectable scones with clotted cream, the United Kingdom is your best bet. Long gone are the days when the UK rightly deserved its bad reputation for national cuisine. Though locals still often get associated with eating a few too many ready meals, there is so much more on offer in the UK that doesn't but should catch the international media's attention.
Have a read through what you could find yourself indulging in if you decided to spend your next gourmet trip in the UK. The tips will be useful for anyone on holiday not just dedicated foodies.
Seafood
Surrounded by the sea, how could the UK not be a good place to enjoy fresh seafood? From fish and chips to freshly caught crabs, Brits know how to serve up a good feast. You'll find any seaside town will do a good portion of fish and chips, just ask locals for where to go. And make sure your fish is cooked to order not just reheated.
Scotland is arguably the best place to head to for more "sophisticated" fruits de mer. Head to northern seaside towns like Oban where even pubs will have fresh mussels on the menu. Further north the Orkney and Shetland Islands are excellent destinations. You really won't get seafood much fresher than what they serve.
Deep Fried Goods
When in the UK you've simply got to try some of the deep fried cuisine. Though not everyone's cup of tea, some of the foods dipped in batter and fried in oil actually come out quite tasty. Chippies across the country will serve up fresh chips that you can douse in gravy or curry, or cover in cheese. A popular accompaniment in England is mushy peas.
Head across the border again to Scotland for an even bigger selection of deep fried stuff. Visitors can indulge in deep fried Mars bars, pizzas, burgers and other culinary delights.
Just don't exceed two portions of deep fried foods in one day...
Curry
Though you'll find a good curry house in most British towns and cities, for the best experience there's no better place to head to than the world renowned Curry Mile in Manchester. It's considered to be the largest concentration of Asian restaurants outside the Indian subcontinent. As restaurants face such harsh competition from their neighbouring food stops they have to ensure high food quality and good service. Watch out for spiciness! Here hot means really hot. Be sure to consult your waiter on the level of spiciness as well as for menu recommendations. Go for the most authentic dishes instead of the fusion cooking that you'll easily come across in most other parts of the country.
To get to try out a range of Asian cuisines and to avoid the temptation of overeating on just one visit, choose a hotel Manchester Piccadilly to stay in, relax and maybe even make use of in-house gym facilities if available.
Harvey McEwan writes to offer information and advice on a variety of areas, from technology to holiday destinations. Read through Harvey's other articles here to find out more.
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