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Reviewing tributes to the traditional dishes of the world

Çılbır – The Apple Pie Café, Ambleside

For the most part, writing for The Tribudishional Food Blog takes a lot of organisation. There’s the initial search for out-of-place menu items and the weighing up of prices (yes, even I have a...

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Haggis – J d Wetherspoons, Sheffield

When I describe The Tribudishional Food Blog to people for the first time, I’ve found the conversation almost always follows the same pattern: an explanation of the idea behind it (i.e...

Rösti – Waitrose Café, Newbury

You might have to squint to spot it, but yes, this is Rösti in a Waitrose Café. It’s a potato-based breakfast dish, considered to be one of Switzerland’s national dishes, and as the...

Tuna Tataki – Pulperia Dejavu-Café, Fuerteventura

OK, I’m pretty excited about this one. This post marks the first Tribudishional review outside the UK – and hopefully by no means the last. Tuna Tataki is a traditional Japanese dish, made...

Chilli Con Carne – The Plains Fish Bar, Mapperley

I see the process of searching for Tribudishional dishes to be the ultimate treasure hunt; it’s not often you get lucky when scouring menus for food-tributes, but when you do, the reward is...

Menemen – The Grind Café, Sheffield

A while ago, I remember reading J. Kenji López-Alt’s Serious Eats article on the Turkish scrambled egg dish Menemen, with a big smile on my face. Not solely because of his humour (comparing the...

Pretzel – Porter Brook Pub, Sheffield

It’s getting to that time of the year again; festive spirit begins to grow, Christmas songs get radio air time, and markets start popping up left-right-and-centre. Distinctive smells waft...

Shakshuka – Tesco Café, Sheffield

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This really is a Shakshuka in a Tesco Superstore Café. Taking pride of place on the menu, this Maghrebi dish is as delicious as it is distinctive. Eggs are...

Full English Breakfast – Tipu Sultan, Sherwood

Ah, the Full English Breakfast. I must admit, I’d been holding out on reviewing this dish until I found it in the unlikeliest of places. My local pub simply won’t do you see, nor the...

Bánh Mì – Tough Mary’s Bakehouse, Nottingham

If I had to pick a sandwich to eat on repeat, the Bánh Mì would probably be it. This Vietnamese classic is a firm favourite of many, and with bright, punchy fillings stuffed inside a crusty baguette...