Fantastic! It is especially encouraged to try what you don’t know, that is the best way to try South American cuisine. South America boasts some of the finest dining experiences worldwide where only local ingredients that are unique to the area are used. The world is discovering South American flavors, a trend which started with Peru’s appearance on the world’s culinary stage. The availability of recognizable “Western” food depends on the amount of former immigrants from a specific country. However, you’ll always find “meat and potato” dishes you are familiar with. Below are a few examples of different cuisine styles that are also prevalent in South America:
• Local style Chinese restaurants (known as Chifa) are highly recommended in Peru.
• Italian influences are heavily integrated within Argentina.
• European and African influences are strongly represented within Brazil.
• The biggest “Japantown,”” outside of Japan, can be sound in São Paulo.
• Indian food is very difficult to find, as was no immigration from India in South America, apart from in Guyana. Indian spices are also difficult to find. Vegetarian food nowadays is ubiquitous! Vegan options are becoming more and more common due to South Americans as a whole, are health-conscious eaters.