11 European Dishes You Must Try Before You Die (Plus Movie Pairings) with Kenny Dunn

Dec 2, 2025

In this chat, Kenny Dunn, founder of Eating Europe and a European food expert, reveals 11 must-try dishes that showcase the continent's culinary richness. He shares fascinating stories, like the scotch egg's origins as a travel snack and the spicy bomba from Barcelona. Discover where to find the best Francesinha in Porto, and learn the secrets behind Florence's lampredotto sandwich. Kenny even pairs each dish with a film to elevate your dining experience, making the journey of flavors a feast for both the palate and the imagination!

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Try A Classic London Scotch Egg

Try a scotch egg in London for a portable, layered fried snack with soft-boiled yolk and sausage coating.
Visit Borough Market or Ginger Pig for highly regarded scotch eggs and local atmosphere.

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Eat Barcelona's Bomba Tapa

Order a bomba in Barcelona: mashed potato shell, spicy meat center, fried and topped with garlicky aioli.
Try Periquete or Barceloneta bars to taste an authentic bomba with lively tapas culture.

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Savor A Parisian Croque Monsieur

Make or order a Croque Monsieur in Paris: ham, Gruyere, and béchamel, baked until golden.
Try Frick Frack in Montmartre for creative modern takes on this French sandwich.

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Which European dish is so good you’d plan a trip around it?

Kenny Dunn is the founder of Eating Europe, a food tour company that has guided over 400,000 travelers to the best local eats in 17 of Europe’s greatest cities since 2011.

In this episode, Kenny shares 11 European dishes you must try before you die, including cultural context, restaurant tips, and personal stories from his years of travel.

Kenny explains how each dish connects to its place and people, how everyday locals enjoy them, and shares his go-to spots for trying them. To add a little flavor, we also pair each dish with a movie or TV show to turn your meal into an experience if you want to make these at home!

Which dish would you travel for or try to recreate at home? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.

Tune In To Learn:

The famous British snack that was originally invented as a travel food
How a Spanish street food became a spicy, deep-fried bomb of flavor
The story behind a French sandwich that inspired a monster version in Portugal
How one Roman specialty turns a humble vegetable into something unforgettable
Where to find the prettiest open-faced sandwich in Scandinavia
The sandwich Anthony Bourdain called “a monument to excess”
How a single dish became the pride of Prague’s holiday tables
What to expect when you try Florence’s most local sandwich
Why a herring might be best enjoyed standing up in Amsterdam
Tips for cooking a few of these at home (and when not to bother)
And so much more

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