10 Countries And Their Traditional Breakfast

By Aanchal Mathur

Ever thought what do French people eat for dinner? Do Sri Lankans also eat rice just like we do? What is breakfast like in other countries besides India? We’ve got all the details! 

Japan

A typical Japanese breakfast is a wholesome mix of sticky rice, grilled fish, miso soup, natto and tamagoyaki - a Japanese rolled egg. 

Spain

Spanish people are one of many European communities that enjoy a sweet breakfast - a plate full of crispy and warm churros along with chocolate sauce and milk coffee. 

France

Croissants are a breakfast classic in France! Often paired with a strong cup of coffee, French people prefer to indulge in a simple and quick breakfast.  

Italy

Italians are famous for their authentic coffee, which they like to pair with a sweet breakfast, ideally a sweet pastry like cornetti - an Italian croissant! 

Turkey

Traditional Turkish breakfast is considered a feast, full of variety of cheese, marinated olives, jams and spreads, Turkish breads (simit), eggs and Turkish sausages.  

USA

A typical American breakfast consists of fried bacon, hash browns, waffles, pancakes and scrambled eggs. American breakfast can be very heavy and decadent. 

Mexico

Contrary to tacos, burritos, and nachos, the traditional Mexican breakfast is known as huevos rancheros; it is fried eggs served with corn tortillas and salsa. 

South Korea

A typical breakfast dishes within Korean culture are kimchi stew, Korean egg, kimchi eggs, Korean egg rolls and abalone porridge. 

Thailand

A typically Thai breakfast consists of dishes like rice congee (jook), grilled pork, Thai-style doughnuts, omelette with rice and chicken rice. 

UK

The grand English breakfast typically consists of baked beans, English sausages, roasted tomatoes, black pudding, sunny side up, bacon and bread.