Nine out of 10 of us now eat more foreign food than UK fare, according to a new survey. In fact, it is now possible to travel (in a culinary sense) across the globe without leaving the comfort of your home town. To tempt your tastebuds, here is a trip around the world - without venturing too far from the centre of Worcester.
FRANCEFRENCH RESTAURANT: Café Rouge, Friar Street.
Most famous landmark: Eiffel Tower.
Famous for: Fashion, wine and cheese.
Typical dish: Cheese, mussels and foie gras (but not on the same plate).
Typical dessert: Crepes.
Most famous person: Napoleon.
france fact: There are 2.5 million rivets in the Eiffel Tower.
ITALYITALIAN RESTAURANT: Puccini's, Friar Street.
most famous landmark: Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Famous for: Michaelangelo and opera.
Typical dish: Pasta and pizza.
Typical dessert: Biscotti.
Most famous person: Leonardo da Vinci (pictured).
ITALY FACT: All gondolas in Venice must be painted black.
INDIAIndian restaurant: Malabar, Broad Street.
Most famous landmark: Taj Mahal.
Famous for: Henna, saris and a a billion people.
Typical main dish: Chicken tikka massala.
Typical dessert: Kulfi (ice cream).
Most famous person: Mahatma Ghandi (pictured).
India fact: Its name is derived from the River Indus.
MEXICOMEXICAN RESTAURANT: Chesters, New Street.
most famous landmark: Angel of Independence.
Famous for: Tequila.
Typical dish: Fajitas and tacos.
Typical dessert: Bunuelos (a type of fritter).
Most famous person: Emiliano Zapata (pictured).
Mexico fact: Mexico City sinks a few inches every year.
THAILANDTHAI RESTAURANT: Thai Gallery, Friar Street.
most famous landmark: The Grand Palace, Bangkok.
Famous for: Buddhist temples and white beaches.
Typical dish: Thai green or red curry.
Typical dessert: Lychees.
Most famous person: King Bhumibol (pictured).
thai fact: In Thailand, it is rude to point at someone with your feet.
CHINACHINESE RESTAURANT: Four Seasons, Lowesmoor.
most famous landmark: Great Wall of China.
Famous for: Communism and having 1.2 billion people.
Typical dish: Rice. And lots of it.
Typical dessert: Mango pudding.
Most famous person: Chairman Mao (pictured).
china fact: There are only 200 different surnames in China.
NEPALNepalese restuarant: Gurkha Knight, Kempsey.
Most famous landmark: Mount Everest.
Famous for: Ghurkas.
Typical dish: Dhal bhat tarkari (a sort of lentil soup).
Typical dessert: Burfi (milk cakes).
Most famous person: The Buddha (pictured).
Nepal fact: The Nepali name for Mt Everest is Sagarmatha.
GREAT BRITAIN
BRITISH RESTAURANT: King Charles II, New Street.
most famous landmark: Big Ben.
Famous for: Shakespeare, cricket and not losing at penalties.
Typical dish: Sunday roast.
Typical dessert: Ice cream.
Most famous person: William Shakespeare (pictured).
BRITAIN FACT: Nowhere is more than 75 miles from the sea.
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