Australians eat out more than they ever have, and that’s not surprising. Traditional foods are also getting a gourmet makeover, with visitors and locals spoilt for choices. Each town has its unique cross-cultural cuisines and fresh, artisanal options. But there are some dishes you must try across the country.
AVOCADO ON TOAST
The Australians love avocados, especially when they eat them for breakfast.
BACON AND EGG ROLL
In Australia, bacon and egg breakfast is a British classic, but it’s also a grab-and-go morning snack. It’s served in a roll with tomato sauce in every city. Different cultural communities add their unique twists, such as caramelized onions, fresh tomato relish, and cucumber in Melbourne’s Vietnamese roll at Luxsmith.
LAMINGTON
The salted caramel lamington can be found at Reid Street Kitchen, an incredibly popular Gold Coast dessert and cafe.
SUPER FRESH SEAFOOD
The Australians are known for their love of seafood. They like it simple.
THE MODERN MEAT PIE
The humble meat pie is a pastry filled with minced or chopped meat and topped off with rich gravy. It has been part of Australian working-class history for decades.
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID
The multiculturalism of Australia has allowed for the adoption of cuisines from around the world. Salt and pepper squid is a traditional Vietnamese dish, fried and spiced. It is now available in many places across Australia.
