20+ Popular Foods You Need to Try in Australia

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Australia is a country with a rich food culture, influenced by a variety of cultures and cuisines from all over the world. From savory meat pies to sweet treats like Tim Tams and Lamingtons, there are plenty of delicious foods to try in Australia. Here are 20 popular foods you need to try on your next trip to Australia, along with a brief description:

Meat pies

A classic Australian savory dish consisting of a pastry shell filled with beef, gravy, and other ingredients like cheese, mushrooms, and onions.

Vegemite on toast

A spread made from yeast extract that’s typically eaten on toast for breakfast or as a snack.

Tim Tams

A popular chocolate biscuit that consists of two layers of chocolate cream filling sandwiched between two chocolate biscuits and coated in chocolate.

Lamingtons

A classic Australian dessert made of sponge cake coated in chocolate icing and desiccated coconut.

Pavlova

A dessert made of a meringue base topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit, such as strawberries, kiwi, and passionfruit.

Fish and chips

A classic Australian takeaway dish consisting of battered fish and chips served with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Kangaroo meat

A lean and healthy meat that’s high in protein and iron, often served as a steak or in a burger.

Barramundi

A popular fish that’s found in Australian waters and often served grilled or fried.

Emu

A lean and flavorful meat that’s high in protein and iron, often served as a steak or in a burger.

Crocodile meat

A unique and exotic meat that’s often served as a steak or in a burger.

ANZAC biscuits

A sweet biscuit made with rolled oats, coconut, and golden syrup, often eaten on ANZAC Day (April 25th).

Chiko Roll

A deep-fried snack made with vegetables, beef, and spices, wrapped in pastry.

Lambs fry and bacon

A traditional breakfast dish made of lamb liver and bacon, often served with toast and eggs.

Chicken parmigiana

A classic pub meal consisting of crumbed chicken breast topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and ham, served with chips and salad.

Sausage roll

A pastry filled with sausage meat, often served as a snack or as part of a lunch.

Bangers and mash

A classic British dish consisting of sausages and mashed potatoes, often served with gravy.

Pavlova roll

A variation of the Pavlova dessert, consisting of a rolled meringue filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Beef Wellington

A classic British dish consisting of beef tenderloin wrapped in puff pastry and baked.

Lambs fry and onions

A traditional breakfast or lunch dish made of lamb liver and onions, often served with toast.

Meat and potato pie

A savory pastry filled with beef and potatoes, often served with peas and gravy.

Oysters Kilpatrick

Oysters topped with bacon and Worcestershire sauce, often served as an appetizer.

Barbecued prawns

Fresh prawns cooked on the barbeque, often served with lemon and garlic butter.

Balmain bugs

A type of seafood resembling a small lobster, often served grilled or steamed.

Chicken schnitzel

A breaded and fried chicken cutlet, often served with chips and salad.

Spaghetti bolognese

A classic Italian dish consisting of spaghetti and a meat sauce made with tomatoes, beef, and herbs.