A recent international poll, and subsequent television programme, determined 50 things to eat before you die, in descending order to the most popular (an acknowledged source is stated where possible)
Top 50
Rank |
Delicacy |
Origin |
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50 |
Cornish Pasties |
England |
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49 |
Caviar |
Fresh water / seafood |
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48 |
Haggis |
Scotland |
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47 |
Jerk |
Caribbean |
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46 |
Tapas |
Spain |
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45 |
Roast Beef |
British |
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44 |
Rack of ribs |
USA |
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43 |
Octopus |
Fresh water / seafood |
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42 |
Durian fruit |
Indonesia |
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41 |
Mango |
SE Asia |
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40 |
Harry’s Café Pies |
Sydney |
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39 |
Scallops |
Fresh water / seafood |
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38 |
Kebab |
SE Europe |
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37 |
Reindeer |
Scandinavia |
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36 |
Burramundi |
Fresh water / seafood |
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35 |
Paella |
Spain |
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34 |
Sushi |
Japan |
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33 |
Shark |
Fresh water / seafood |
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32 |
Guinea Pig |
S America |
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31 |
Venison |
Scotland |
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30 |
Salmon |
Fresh water / seafood |
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29 |
Diner Breakfast |
USA |
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28 |
Squid |
Fresh water / seafood |
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27 |
Fajitas |
Mexico |
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26 |
Burger & fries |
USA |
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25 |
Meze |
Greece |
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24 |
Sandwich |
England |
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23 |
Chocolate |
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22 |
Kangaroo |
Australia |
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21 |
Oysters |
Fresh water / seafood |
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20 |
Alligator |
USA |
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19 |
Cream Tea |
England |
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18 |
Lamb |
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17 |
Cheesecake |
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16 |
Mussels |
Fresh water / seafood |
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15 |
Pasta |
Italy |
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14 |
Pancakes |
England |
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13 |
bbq |
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12 |
Clam Chowder |
USA |
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11 |
Moreton Bay Bug |
Fresh water / seafood |
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10 |
Prawns |
Fresh water / seafood |
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9 |
Chicken Tikka Masala |
SE Asia |
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8 |
Crabs |
Fresh water / seafood |
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7 |
Pizza |
Italy |
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6 |
Ice Cream |
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5 |
Chinese Food |
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4 |
Thai Food |
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3 |
Steak |
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2 |
Lobster |
Fresh water / seafood |
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1 |
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Fresh Fish |
Fresh water / seafood |
14 of the top 50 places in the poll were taken by fresh water / seafood category. In some ways the poll appears elitist, subsequent research highlighted most were blissfully unaware of Harry’s Café Pies or Durian fruit, the majority also reticent to savour the delights of Guinea Pig!
There follows a selection of the good and the bad, cheap and expensive, restaurants in Sofia. Food and drink consumption vary by person, the time, the occasion and so no attempt has been made to second-guess how much you will spend. Where no specific indication of restaurant type is given, the bill of fayre is cosmopolitan. Find a restaurant in the locality through the hotel concierge or www.bgmaps.com. It is always advisable to make a reservation to avoid disappointment. If you are using a UK Sim Card the telephone numbers will need to be preceded by +359 2, or 02 using a Bulgarian Sim Card. Your comments after the event, are as always, very welcome and will be included in future edition of the definitive guide.