Top 10 Must-Try Australian eats

Let?s take you to a tour of the most famous Australian food picks. Be sure to hit the Australian supermarkets to explore these top picks. We got you covered from Exotic Meats to freak shakes!

1. Tim Tams

If you have traveled to Australia even once, then you must have at least heard about these Australia?s favorite chocolate-coated biscuits and let?s warn you it is not a cookie its Tim Tam! Go anywhere in Australia and you can sense this deep passion of Aussies for these biscuits. These biscuits are available in every supermarket in four different flavors- original, classic dark, mint dark and chewy caramel. We bet if you eat one, it will be hard not to eat the second as they are a pretty good treat. So take a Tim Tam and enjoy it with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and enjoy the good Aussie weather.

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2. Freak shakes

The mega milkshake was born in Canberra and now are gaining popularity around the world. You will find these calorie monsters in every Aussie city, the incredible dessert meal called freak shake. Also, this is not just a dessert or a milkshake, this is a meal! This outrageously messy Australian milkshake is packed with every imaginable topping you could think of from cake, candy, Nutella, donuts, waffles to even cheeseburgers and chicken! No wonder, it is one of the most popular meals on Instagram.

If you are in Melbourne then check out Sugar Buns in Hampton Park, and get you mason jar mugs filled with milkshake and pile it up with goodies and give your camera the first bite for those social media worthy Aussie memories.

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3. Vanilla Slice

This Australian pastry is a treat for anyone who is not a big fan of sponge cakes, also known as ?The Snot Block?. Made of thick custard, flavored with vanilla or chocolate, and sandwiched between flaky puff pastry and iced with either vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry or passion fruit icing- it?s surely heaven on your plate!

You can find it in any Australian city from the ones available in the refrigerated section of the supermarket, or the fresh one available in every bakery.

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4. Meat Pies

This Australian food is very peculiar as they say if you taste a classic Aussie Meat Pie, you taste Australia!? This on-the-go snack is truly Australian, and you will find it in almost every corner restaurant, bakery and supermarket and with an option to choose from lots of hot meaty pies.? Infact, you can find places that are just selling pies!

Australia has many savory hand-sized meat pies to offer, filled with diced or minced meat and gravy, stuffed with onion, mushrooms, and also cheese. So, if you are thinking of partying late at night then we will suggest you pick this snack and enjoy it while waiting for a taxi on you way back to hotel.

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5. Anzac Biscuits

The biscuits were commonly perished by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps that fought together. These biscuits that were baked by the wives of these men for them later got their name of ANZAC Biscuits.

The Aussie classic biscuits can stay fresh for too long and made with coconut, golden syrup and oats, so next time don?t forget to pick them from a supermarket and enjoy them with your morning coffee.

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6. Fairy Breads

A favorite at every child?s birthday party, Fairy bread is every kid?s delight and go to snack in Australia. A thick white bread slice with a thick and generous layer of butter or margarine, generously loaded with a million colorful sprinkles. Australian kids are obsessed with these delights cut into two triangles, and not just today, this staple wonder goes back to 1920s.

Sprinkles are a favorite amongst kids, you can also try Australia?s version of candy floss, popularly knows as fairy floss.

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7. Fish and Chips

Bite into a crunchy fillet and feel the succulent juices of a soul-satisfying fish fill your mouth with the most authentic flavors. Australian can really nail the fish and chips they make!

The Mekong Delta catfish, commonly known as Basa along with Hoki are the most frequently used fish variants to prepare this recipe. One of the most favorite food of Australia?s population, Fish and Chips initially hit the continent when Athanasias Comino opened the first shop in 1879 in Sydney. The delicious fish is complimented by the all-time favorite potato fries commonly referred to as chips. When in Melbourne, head straight to Tommy Ruff Fish Bar for the best recipe in town!

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8. Vegemite

A staple breakfast spread in the Australian households; Vegemite can be described as a salty, slightly bitter spread with a texture similar to peanut butter. This unusual Australian spread is made from the leftover brewers' yeast extract, which is usually a by-product of beer manufacturing. They further add a mix of multiple vegetables to the mix and spice it up with fiery seasonings. The thick mix was first experimented and developed by Cyril Callister in Melbourne, Victoria, and ages back to 1922.

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9. Kangaroo Meat

Known as the novelty meat of Australia, Kangaroo meat is often a part of exotic and luxury meals in the country. Kangaroo meat is often described as gamey or tangy, even though often compared to the taste of beef, kangaroo meat is more tender. The kangaroo meat if one red meat produce that is considered lean because of its high content of iron and zinc. Have it as a topping on your pizza, try it as a steak or try a braised version with some gravy! Despite being the national animal of the country, they take pride in serving this delicacy to its natives, tourists and guests.

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10. Lamington

A gooey butter sponge cake, a thick and generous layer of rich chocolate, a cutting-edge layer of coconut, well that is Australia?s national cake for you. A common produce in most Australian bakeries, the lamington cake is a favorite in all age groups. Eaten as described or at times served with a layer of cream or strawberry jam, this dessert is an all time favorite and must try.

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