SQ's book the cook would agree with you, their NZ lamb dish is Devine!


Otherwise scallops I find difficult to tear myself away from as an entree, steak as a main, and eggs benedict as a breakfast.

I love NZ mussels in white wine with various other bits and yummy toasted ciabatta bread. I don't like them in tomato flavoured sauces though.

Schweinshaxe.

Agree on the steak tartare, especially if it's veal. Great starter.

For me these days it's all about steak frites. Especially at a French bistro.

Duck, in any shape or form.

Foie gras, also in any shape or form.

Ris de veau/mollejas/sweetbreads.

Braised short rib things
Tamales
Scotch Eggs

Chile rellenos. So many different types and preparations.

For me,

Chinese dumplings (all sorts, Xiao long bao, pot stickers, those large Beijing "pies")

Braised short rib, whether an entrée by itself, or short rib meat in tacos or whatever.

Mexican, I like al pastor, if available. If not, lengua comes in second, then carnitas.

Indian, I'll order the palak paneer. I love spinach.

Duck breast, or Chinese roast duck.

Dishes with reindeer or elk.

Another dish I will definitely have is scotch eggs..

I am right behind you although I'm often disappointed. Still, a good scotch egg makes up for the 3 mediocre ones I'll eat before I find the right place. My favorite scotch egg came with a choice of cold mustard or warm lamb gravy. I'll take the gravy every time.

Ayam Buah Keluak for sure!

It's a Peranakan dish, cooked with black nut (Buah Keluak) and Chicken. Takes forever to make it right, but it's absolutely divine.

diver scallops when in the states.

and brisket. fatty brisket. mmmm

Shrimp sandwich
Fried mushrooms
Greek salad
Fried cheese sticks

Oh yeah :)

Steak & Kidney pudding is also very hard to resist.

Adey

And where would I be if I found this on a menu?

Also, does the local McDonalds have a version?