A good place to start
A mezze selection, grilled dish or regional rice dish can offer different starting points.
What to compare
- Regional focus
- Sharing dishes and accompaniments
Make one part of the meal new
Keep a favourite dish or familiar ingredient, then try something different alongside it. Ask about unfamiliar ingredients, sharing portions and dietary needs. Menu examples are starting points for a conversation; check what the restaurant actually serves.
Something else to discover
Caribbean food
Caribbean food reflects many island and mainland traditions rather than one uniform cuisine.
African restaurant
African food is an umbrella covering many distinct regional and national cuisines.