Food from the Philippines, Brazil and Vietnam have topped a list of the 20 international cuisines Brits are keen to try. <br /><br />Sri Lankan, Scandinavian and South Korean feasts were also included in the list of the most-desired international dishes.<br /><br />A poll of 2,000 adults found on average, adults cook seven different foreign cuisines at home each year. <br /><br />And eight in 10 consider themselves ‘adventurous’ with their eating.<br /><br />Of more familiar foods, Greek, Indian, Spanish and Japanese featured in the top 20 most loved plates - with Gen Z tucking into sushi multiple times each month. <br /><br />With 43 per cent of the younger generation who have made international dishes before having sought inspiration from social media. <br /><br />The study, commissioned by Jongga, found over half (54 per cent) of adults want to travel more, to experience authentic international foods from different countries. <br /><br />But 27 per cent find it hard to get enough time off work, while 17 per cent don’t have anyone to go with.<br /><br />The biggest problem however, shared by 54 per cent, is finding the spare money during the cost-of-living crisis and this rises to almost two thirds (62 per cent) for Gen Zs.<br /><br />Jennifer Lee, head of Global Food Business Unit, Daesang at Jongga, said: "When you see the data and globetrotting nature of the nation's tastebuds, it is impressive.<br /><br />“Unfortunately for many, the current financial climate means it can be tricky to jet away and try as many international cuisines as they’d like. <br /><br />“Fortunately for them, many UK supermarkets – not to mention specialist shops – sell ingredients that in the past you’d have had to travel thousands of miles to find.” <br /><br />The research found more than one in five adults (21 per cent) would want to try Kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented food – or try it again if they’ve already had a go. <br /><br />And Gen Z are most likely to eat it – with 29 per cent tucking in at least once every two weeks.<br /><br />Exactly a third would travel to another country to experience more authentic international cuisine – most true of Gen Z and Millennials. <br /><br />Around four in 10 (38 per cent) admit to being impressed when they find authentic international food in the UK.<br /><br />And a quarter (25 per cent) prefer other cuisines to traditional English foods like a roast dinner or fish and chips, according to the OnePoll.com figures. <br /><br />When people go abroad, the number one thing they love doing is taking a tour of the local areas (47 per cent) – followed by eating in local-recommended restaurants (45 per cent).<br /><br />Just over four in 10 (41 per cent) like finding hidden spots such as lakes, fields or beaches, and 36 per cent enjoy sampling local wines or beers.<br /><br />Knowing travel may be off the agenda for many Brits, Jongga is bringing a slice of Seoul to the UK, with a free, three-week pop-up, launching on Saturday 16 September in Covent Garden, London [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jongga-flavourverse-tickets-699037579217].<br /><br />Jennifer Lee added: “Trying new foods is one of the most exciting parts about being away, and a key driver for travel. <br /><br />“It’s fun to be able to tell people that you’ve eaten something they may have never even heard of, let alone tried in the past. <br /><br />“Seoul’s food and flavours attract many to the city every year, and it was interesting to note that almost a quarter of the UK population wanted to try Kimchi or try it again if they’ve already sampled it.<br /><br />“It’s all about being adventurous – if you’re not sure, just close your eyes, hold your breath and give it a try – you might find a new favourite.”<br /><br />TOP 20 CUISINES BRITS WANT TO TRY:<br />1. Filipino<br />2. Brazilian<br />3. Vietnamese<br />4. Sri Lankan<br />5. Scandinavian<br />6. Caribbean<br />7. South Korean<br />8. African<br />9. Malaysian<br />10. Israeli<br />11. Lebanese<br />12. Australian<br />13. Polish<br />14. Ukraine<br />15. Moroccan<br />16. Turkish<br />17. Russian<br />18. Japanese<br />19. German<br />20. Thai<br /><br />TOP 20 FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL CUISINES:<br />1. Italian<br />2. Chinese<br />3. Indian<br />4. Mexican<br />5. Spanish<br />6. Greek<br />7. American<br />8. Thai<br />9. French<br />10. Japanese<br />11. Turkish<br />12. Caribbean<br />13. Moroccan<br />14. German<br />15. Vietnamese<br />16. Lebanese<br />17. Malaysian<br />18. South Korean<br />19. African<br />20. Brazilian
