Article by:
JULIA BUCKLEY
From chocolate to beer and waffles to fries, Belgian food is some of the most beloved in the world—and, of course, it all tastes better on home turf. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best things you can eat in Belgium, spanning classics and lesser known dishes, along with suggestions of where to eat them. Don’t forget, Belgium is bilingual, so you’ll find the names of the food in both French and Flemish.
You’ll need at least a couple of servings of frites on any trip to Belgium. Supposedly the inspiration for French fries (U.S. soldiers are said to have eaten them during World War II and mistaken Belgium for France when recreating them back home), they tend to be slightly crunchier over here, and the sauce on top is almost as important as the frites itself, with a huge range offered at most fritures (places that make fries, and little else). Mayonnaise is the classic topping, although many Belgians love andalouse—a blend of mayo, tomato paste, and peppers mixed together. Read full food and drink article here.
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