Food news
WorldOktoberfest celebrates German food, culture in ErieIndiaThe New York Times. . Surprise raids of Mumbai kitchens called for by Maharashtra’s new top food and drug official have made him an unlikely celebrity and set off a conversation about food standards in India. https://trib.al/29fuVVuHeritageThe National Museum of the Philippines Iloilo capped off its 2026 ‘Magbasá Kita: A Reading Program for Young Learners’ with an immersive storytelling session at the museum’s Book Nook on September 23, 2026. The activity introduced the localStreet foodNew Northern Kentucky café brings Thai street food and specialty shoppingHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesStreet foodMan dead, 3 in custody after shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield HeightsStreet foodBrick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street VendorsStreet food1 dead, 3 detained in Mayfield Heights shootingFarm and marketYour guide to Harvest Fair 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair ParkWorldOktoberfest celebrates German food, culture in ErieIndiaThe New York Times. . Surprise raids of Mumbai kitchens called for by Maharashtra’s new top food and drug official have made him an unlikely celebrity and set off a conversation about food standards in India. https://trib.al/29fuVVuHeritageThe National Museum of the Philippines Iloilo capped off its 2026 ‘Magbasá Kita: A Reading Program for Young Learners’ with an immersive storytelling session at the museum’s Book Nook on September 23, 2026. The activity introduced the localStreet foodNew Northern Kentucky café brings Thai street food and specialty shoppingHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesStreet foodMan dead, 3 in custody after shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield HeightsStreet foodBrick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street VendorsStreet food1 dead, 3 detained in Mayfield Heights shootingFarm and marketYour guide to Harvest Fair 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair Park
Thali

Results for "batter"

58 dishes found.

Pancake 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreFlat cakes made from batter, cooked on a griddle or pan and served sweet or savoury Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks Fish and chipsFish or seafood 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 8 moreBattered fried fish served hot with thick-cut chips Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Crêpe 🇫🇷 FranceThin French pancakes, served sweet or savoury with a range of fillings Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch JalebiVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 6 moreDeep-fried spirals of batter soaked in syrup, enjoyed across Asia and Africa Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Snacks PunuguluVegetarianపునుగులు 🇮🇳 IndiaDeep-fried snack balls made from rice and urad dal batter Street food, Snacks Khanom krokVegetarianขนมครก 🇹🇭 ThailandThai coconut milk and rice flour pancakes cooked in a dimpled pan Sweet or dessert, Snacks AasmiVeganආස්මී 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan sweet made from rice flour, coconut milk, and cinnamon or okra juice Sweet or dessert Tempura天ぷら 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 moreSeafood or vegetables coated in a light batter and deep-fried Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pakoraपकोड़ा 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreVegetables or other fillings coated in spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried Street food, Snacks, Tea time DosaVegetarianದೋಸೆ 🇮🇳 India and 3 moreA thin, fermented rice and lentil pancake from South India, served hot with chutney and sambar Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch InjeraVeganእንጀራ 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 1 moreLarge, spongy sour flatbread made from fermented teff flour Bread, Lunch, Dinner Okonomiyakiお好み焼き 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese savory pancake cooked on a griddle with cabbage and toppings Main dish, Lunch, Dinner IdliVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreSteamed cakes of fermented rice and lentil batter from South India and Sri Lanka Main dish, Breakfast, Dinner Bliniблины 🇷🇺 Russia and 3 moreThin Russian pancakes made with yeast or unyeasted batter Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch TakoyakiMeatたこ焼き 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 moreRound Japanese snack balls with octopus, cooked in a special molded pan Street food, Snacks AppamVeganஅப்பம் 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreFermented rice and coconut milk pancake from South India and Sri Lanka Bread, Breakfast, Dinner Fried chickenMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreChicken pieces coated in seasoned flour or batter and fried until crisp Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Tulumba 🇪🇬 Egypt and 5 moreDeep-fried batter sticks soaked in sweet syrup Sweet or dessert, Snacks BaumkuchenVegetarian 🇩🇪 Germany and 7 moreA layered cake baked on a rotating spit, with rings like a tree trunk Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks ClafoutisVegetarian 🇫🇷 FranceFrench baked dessert of cherries in a custard-like batter Sweet or dessert, Breakfast Yorkshire puddingVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreA baked British pudding made from a simple batter, often served with roast meats Main dish, Lunch, Dinner PoffertjesVegetarian 🇳🇱 Netherlands and 1 moreSmall, yeasted Dutch pancakes served warm with sweet toppings Sweet or dessert, Snacks FliaVegetarianfli 🇦🇱 Albania and 1 moreLayered Albanian dish baked in the shape of the sun Main dish, Lunch, Dinner BhajiVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 4 moreSpiced vegetable fritters from the Indian subcontinent, often sold as street snacks Street food, Snacks DhoklaVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaSteamed, spongy savoury cake from Gujarat made with fermented lentil and rice batter Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch CoxinhaMeat 🇧🇷 BrazilBrazilian teardrop-shaped snack of dough filled with spiced chicken and fried Street food, Snacks Kushikatsu串カツ 🇯🇵 JapanDeep-fried skewers of meat, seafood, and vegetables from Japan Street food, Lunch, Dinner Toad in the holeMeat 🇬🇧 United KingdomSausages baked in a puffy batter and served hot with onion gravy Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Oyster omelette 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA chewy egg and oyster dish fried with starch, popular across East and Southeast Asia Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Batata vadaVegetarianबटाटा वडा 🇮🇳 IndiaDeep-fried potato patties from Maharashtra, coated in chickpea flour batter Street food, Snacks CrumpetVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreRound, spongy griddle bread with a porous top, often eaten toasted with butter Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Apam balikVegetarian 🇨🇳 China and 4 moreA folded sweet pancake filled with peanuts and sugar, sold at roadside stalls Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Funnel cakeVegetarian 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreDeep-fried batter dessert served at fairs and carnivals Sweet or dessert, Snacks Pajeon파전 🇰🇷 South KoreaKorean savoury pancake with scallions and a light, crisp texture Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Squid (as food)Fish or seafood 🇯🇵 Japan and 5 moreSquid prepared and eaten in many ways around the world Main dish, Lunch, Dinner KisraVegan 🇸🇩 Sudan and 5 moreA thin, fermented sorghum flatbread from Sudan and neighboring countries Bread HushpuppyVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesDeep-fried cornmeal balls often served with seafood in the Southern United States Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner UttapamVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaA thick South Indian pancake topped with vegetables Main dish, Breakfast ImartiVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreDeep-fried black gram batter shaped into spirals and soaked in scented sugar syrup Sweet or dessert, Snacks Cachapa 🇻🇪 VenezuelaVenezuelan corn pancakes often filled with cheese and served hot Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks Squid sandwichFish or seafoodbocadillo de calamares 🇪🇸 SpainFried squid rings in a crusty bread roll, a bar favorite in Madrid and beyond Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Egg waffleVegetarian雞蛋仔 🇭🇰 Hong Kong and 1 moreCrispy, bubble-shaped waffles made from egg-rich batter, a Hong Kong street snack Street food, Snacks BeguniVeganবেগুনী 🇧🇩 Bangladesh and 1 moreEggplant slices dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried Street food, Snacks Belgian waffleVegetarian 🇧🇪 Belgium and 1 moreLight, deep-pocketed waffles often topped with fruit or cream Sweet or dessert, Breakfast Gobi ManchurianVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaCauliflower fritters tossed in a tangy, spicy Indo-Chinese sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Zalabiyehزلابية 🇵🇸 Palestine and 5 moreA deep-fried fritter made from batter, found across the Middle East and beyond Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Rice noodle roll腸粉 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreThin steamed rice noodle sheets rolled plain or with fillings and served with sauce Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Sweet and sour porkMeat 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreCrispy pork pieces tossed in a tangy, colorful sweet and sour sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner PesarattuVeganపెసరట్టు 🇮🇳 IndiaGreen gram crepe from Andhra Pradesh, often eaten for breakfast or as a snack Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Jianbing煎饼 🇨🇳 ChinaChinese street crepe made with batter, egg, and savory fillings Street food, Breakfast, Snacks ScampiFish or seafood 🇮🇹 Italy and 3 moreShellfish sautéed or fried, served with garlic, wine, and sometimes cheese or lemon Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Rum cakeVegetarian 🇬🇾 Guyana and 4 moreA rich cake made with rum-soaked fruits, enjoyed at holidays and celebrations Sweet or dessert Chile relleno 🇲🇽 Mexico and 2 moreA whole pepper filled with cheese or meat, battered and fried Main dish, Lunch, Dinner HandvoVegetarianહાંડવો 🇮🇳 IndiaA spiced vegetable cake from Gujarat, made with lentils, grains and bottle gourd Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pão de LóVegetarian 🇵🇹 Portugal and 3 morePortuguese sponge cake made with eggs, sugar and flour, known for its airy texture Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Unni appamVegetarianഉണ്ണിയപ്പം 🇮🇳 IndiaSweet fried rice cakes with banana and jaggery from Kerala Sweet or dessert, Snacks Fish fryFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA meal or gathering centered on battered and fried fish, often with classic sides Main dish, Dinner Benne doseVegetarianbeṇṇe dhōse 🇮🇳 IndiaSoft South Indian rice crêpe cooked with butter, from Davanagere, Karnataka Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks

Photo credits on this page

The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

The weekly plate

Every Monday: seven dishes you may not know, what the world is cooking this week, and one way of eating.