 of adults want to travel more, to experience authentic international foods from different countries. But 27 per cent find it hard to get enough time off work, while 17 per cent don't have anyone to go with. 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. 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. '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. '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.' 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. And Gen Z are most likely to eat it – with 29 per cent tucking in at least on){kind=link}
FOOD from the Philippines, Brazil and Vietnam have topped a list of the 20 international cuisines Brits are keen to try.
Sri Lankan, Scandinavian and South Korean feasts were also included in the list of the most-desired international dishes.
A poll of 2,000 adults found on average, adults cook seven different foreign cuisines at home each year.
And eight in 10 consider themselves ‘adventurous’ with their eating.
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.