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What to eat in the United Kingdom? Top 100 British Foods

Last update: Sun Feb 16 2025
Top 100 British Foods
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Ice Cream

UNITED KINGDOM and  one more region
4.6
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Clotted cream ice cream is a traditional ice cream that’s associated with Cornwall, although it’s sold in supermarkets throughout the United Kingdom. This ice cream is made with Cornish whole milk, eggs, and clotted cream. The use of Cornish clotted cream gives the ice cream a unique flavor and a velvety consistency.


This decadent ice cream can be flavored with various additional ingredients such as vanilla, and it can be found in many bars and cafes across the region. It is also not uncustomary to add a dollop of clotted cream on top of the scoops of Cornish ice cream.

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American Beef Cut

UNITED KINGDOM and  2 more regions
4.5
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In the American, English and German systems of primal beef cuts, the brisket (or rinderbrust) is a cut that comes from the breast or lower chest of the cow. The brisket is one of the nine primal cuts of beef and is particularly known for its size and for having a significant amount of connective tissue.


This cut consists of two different muscles: the pectoralis major, known as the "flat," and the pectoralis minor, or the "point." The flat is leaner, while the point has more fat and marbling. Because of the high amount of connective tissue, brisket needs to be cooked slowly, over low heat, to allow the collagen in the meat to break down and become tender. 
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Chicken tikka masala is a British dish influeneced by Indian cuisine, consisting of marinated, tandoor-cooked chicken pieces that are served in a spiced tomato-cream sauce. The origins are still debated – some claim that it was invented in Glasgow in the 1970s by a Pakistani chef Ali Ahmed Aslam who added his tomato-cream soup into chicken tikka in order to please a customer, and others claim that the dish is simply a variation on Indian butter chicken or chicken tikka that's adapted to suit the British tastes.


Nowadays, chicken tikka masala is even considered the country's national dish, and Foreign Secretary Robin Cook proclaimed chicken tikka masala a symbol of modern multicultural Britain in 2001.

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American Beef Cut

UNITED KINGDOM and  2 more regions
4.4
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Filet mignon is a premium steak cut from the tenderloin of a cow, a muscle that runs along the spine. The name "filet mignon" is French, meaning "dainty fillet" or "delicate steak," which reflects its reputation as one of the most tender and luxurious cuts of beef.


Known for its exceptional tenderness, filet mignon has a smooth, fine-grained texture and almost buttery consistency. However, it has a relatively mild flavor compared to other cuts like ribeye or strip steak, which are more marbled with fat. This makes filet mignon an ideal candidate for pairing with rich sauces, marinades, or other flavor-enhancing techniques. 
OTHER VARIATIONS OF Tenderloin
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Beef Cut

UNITED KINGDOM and  one more country
4.4
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MAIN INGREDIENTS

A porterhouse steak is a large, thick cut of beef taken from the rear end of the short loin.


Although it is not linked to a specific country of origin, it is most commonly associated with British and American cuisines. It is named "porterhouse" because it was traditionally served in 18th-century porterhouses, which were inns or restaurants that served porter beer. 
OTHER VARIATIONS OF Short loin
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Fish Soup

CULLEN, Scotland
4.4
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Even though it has been traditionally prepared all along the coast, Cullen skink is a dish originating from the fishing village of Cullen in Northeastern Scotland. This thick and creamy fish soup is typically based on smoked haddock cooked with milk, leeks, onions, and potatoes which provide the filling bulk.


Some recipes specify the use of Arbroath smokies, although just about any smoked white fish will do. Cullen skink will go hand in hand with a glass of dry white wine, but to indulge in a true Scottish feast, try pairing it with Scotch whisky.

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Cheese

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND, England
4.4
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This is not your regular Cheddar made across the world, but a unique one because of its maturity, distinctive full flavor, the source of milk and special methods of handmade production within the four Counties of Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.


It needs to mature for at least 9 months before it is sold, either in cylindrical shape or in blocks of variable sizes. Its flavor can be described as full, sharp and nutty, and it is firm and creamy yellow on the inside, with a crumbly texture. West Country Farmhouse Cheddar is best paired with grapes, pears, apples, figs, celery or ripe tomatoes.

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Snack

DEVON, England and  one more region
4.3
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Cream tea is a traditional type of afternoon tea that’s associated with the West Country – Devon, Cornwall, as well as Dorset and Somerset. It consists of tea that’s usually served with a combination of clotted cream, scones, and jam.


Butter is also often added to the mix, as well as whipped cream instead of clotted cream, but the addition of whipped cream makes the tea less authentic. In Devonshire, the scones are split and first spread with clotted cream and then strawberry jam. 
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Cheese

ABERGAVENNY, Wales
4.3
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Y Fenni is a Welsh cheese made from a combination of mature Cheddar, wholegrain mustard, and Welsh ale. It melts easily, so it is often placed on steaks for the final grilling. The cheese is coated in either red or yellow wax, and its flavor is spicy without being overbearing.


The name of the cheese is derived from the Welsh name for Abergavenny, a market town specializing in its production. This unique cheese is often a part of the popular ploughman's lunch.

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Dessert

UNITED KINGDOM
4.2
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Regarded as close cousins of pies, crumbles are simple and hearty baked creations made with sweet or savory ingredients. The sweet varieties usually consist of fruit that is placed on the bottom of the tray and topped with a crumbly mixture of butter, sugar, and flour.


The savory variants employ meat or vegetables and use cheese as a replacement for sugar. Ground or chopped nuts and oats are a very common addition to the crumbly topping, which provides a more complex texture of the crispy cover. It is believed that the British crumble originated in the midst of the Second World War when original pie ingredients were hard to come by and were considered a luxury. 

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Sweet Pie
JEVINGTON, England
4.2
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Savory Pie
UNITED KINGDOM
4.2
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Cheese
NOTTINGHAM, England
4.2
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Potato Dish
NORTHERN IRELAND
4.1
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Breakfast
NORTHERN IRELAND
4.1
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Side Dish
YORKSHIRE, England
4.0
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Snack
UNITED KINGDOM
4.0
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Dessert
ETON, England
4.0
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Cheese
ILCHESTER, England
4.0
34
Cheese
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England
4.0
35
Rice Dish
UNITED KINGDOM
4.0
36
Stew
NORTHERN IRELAND
4.0
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Cheese
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, England
4.0
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Cheese
DEVON, England
4.0
42
Soda Bread
NORTHERN IRELAND
4.0
43
Pancake
STAFFORDSHIRE, England
4.0
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Sandwich
UNITED KINGDOM
3.9
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Fried Chicken Dish
MIDDLESBROUGH, England
3.9
54
Saltwater Fish Dish
ISLE OF MAN, United Kingdom
3.9
55
Cheese
LEICESTER, England
3.9
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Cheese
DYMOCK, England
3.9
61
Breakfast
CAYMAN ISLANDS, United Kingdom
3.9
62
Stew
BIRMINGHAM, England
3.9
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Bread Roll
PLYMOUTH, England
3.8
65
Cheese
CHESHIRE EAST, England
3.8
66
Savory Pie
LONDON, England
3.8
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Casserole
LANCASHIRE, England
3.8
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Stew
SCOTLAND
3.8
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Sausage
LINCOLNSHIRE, England
3.8
77
Cheese
CORNWALL, England
3.8
78
Appetizer
MONTSERRAT, United Kingdom
3.8
79
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Cheese
SOMERSET, England
3.8
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Blood Sausage
LEWIS AND HARRIS, Scotland
3.7
90
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Cheese
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England
3.7
92
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Cake
UNITED KINGDOM
3.6
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Beef Dish
WEST SUSSEX, England
3.6
99
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 British Foods” list until February 16, 2025, 14,897 ratings were recorded, of which 13,179 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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