International Food Trends Coming to Boston

by Tyler Davis

Over the past couple of years, there has been a rise in international food trends. Social media platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram have brought light to popular cultural treats around the world. Here is a list of some of these popular food trends in Boston, and places you must try:

New Zealand Ice Cream

According to a blog by Far Out, a popular New Zealand ice cream spot in Brookline, the ice cream is made with frozen fruit that is blended together by a special machine, giving it an ice cream-like texture. It can be a great healthy alternative to someone looking to increase fruit

Mochi Donuts

Mochi has been popularized in many different forms including, with ice cream, a bean paste, and in donut form. Mochi donuts are a special delicacy, made with tapioca or rice flour, instead of regular flour. These ingredients create a chewy donut texture that you will never forget. Lucky for you, these tasty donuts can be found near campus at Pon de Joy, on Brighton Ave.

Korean Corn Dogs

If you’re on social media, chances are you have seen an array of videos where people pull apart a crispy-fried outer layer, revealing a satisfying cheese pull. Korean corn dogs consist of a thickly battered hot dog or sausage, and sometimes with a layer of cheese. One of the closest places you can try this delicacy at is kimchipapi kitchen, located on Harvard Ave.

Booza

This stretchy ice cream was popularized a few years ago by an Insider YouTube video, which showcased the Republic of Booza in Brooklyn, New York. According to a Vogue article, the main ingredients consist of milk, sugar, salep, and mastic. This mixture is then frozen and pounded, which gives it the stretchy and velvety texture.

Boba

Boba, also known as bubble tea, is a popularized Taiwanese tea-based dessert. Boba can be made with tea, or coffee, with milk, and the tapioca pearls soaked in a sugary syrup. The tapioca pearls are what boba is known for, as the balls add an additional chewy texture when you drink it. You can get boba on campus at Beijing Cafe, or off campus at Kung Fu Tea at one of its many Boston locations.