The Most Irresistible Grilled Dishes Around the World
Braai – South Africa
First on the list is Braai, or smoked barbecue, in South Africa. It’s a traditional dish enjoyed by locals, typically served when friends and family gather to share grilled steak, sausages, and chicken skewers.
Asado – Argentina
Argentina, renowned for being the world’s leading consumer of beef, is also famous for its passion for barbecue, known as asado. The atmosphere of an asado is always lively, and these gatherings take place weekly across the country. According to Argentine chef Guillermo Pernot, the best asado consists of grilled pork sausages, beef, sweetbreads, and blood sausages, all seasoned with coarse salt and served with chimichurri sauce—a mix of parsley, garlic, vinegar, paprika, and oregano.
Yakitori – Japan
Yakitori is a beloved Japanese dish featuring small pieces of chicken skewered on bamboo sticks and grilled over slow-burning charcoal. In addition to chicken, yakitori refers to any skewered and grilled food such as vegetables, seafood, pork, and beef. Travel blogger Tanya Spaulding suggests that the best way to enjoy “authentic” yakitori is by purchasing it from a street vendor or grilling it on a small charcoal grill (shichirin) placed in the middle of the table.
Churrasco – Brazil
Churrasco is the name for various grilled meats in Brazil. Most tourists visiting Brazil enjoy this dish at churrascarias, where a wide variety of grilled meats are served. Churrasco is often considered “much better” than Argentina’s asado because Brazilian restaurants often feature a salad bar with dozens of fresh vegetables, pasta salads, pickles, bread, olives, and other delightful side dishes. This dish has also gained popularity throughout Latin America and Europe.
Lechon – Philippines
Lechon is a roasted suckling pig with crispy skin, traditionally cooked over charcoal or in an oven. Many Filipinos consider lechon their national dish. The lechon from Cebu Island is widely praised as the “best in the country” and even the “best in the world.”
