THINGS TO DO, EAT & SEE
MUST-TRY TRINIDADIAN DISHES
Pepper Pot Stew
A popular meat stew traditionally eaten during the holidays, Lamb or mutton is simmered slow and low in a dark rich gravy flavoured with cinnamon, brown sugar and cassareep (brown sauce).
Doubles
Doubles are a delicious Trinidadian street food made with two pieces of fried bread, chickpeas, and chutney.
Roti
Roti is a type of flatbread that is often stuffed with curried vegetables or meat. It's a popular Trinidadian dish that can be found in many local restaurants.
Pelau
Pelau is a flavourful rice dish made with chicken, pigeon peas, coconut milk, and a variety of spices.
Callaloo
Callaloo is a traditional Trinidadian soup made with taro leaves, okra, coconut milk, and a variety of herbs and spices.
Bake & Shark
Trinidad's most iconic sandwich, the Bake & Shark is deep fried shark meat packed inside "bakes" which are deep fried & fluffy flour dough. Head to Maracas Beach for the best Bake & Shark.
International Flavours
Travellers can enjoy dishes influenced by the islands’ cultural heritage: Spanish tapas, Japanese sushi and ramen, Indian curries, Lebanese, Italian, Chinese and Caribbean fusion cuisine.
Street Food
Trinidad offers the best street food in the Caribbean. In Port Of Spain and throughout the island, there are lots of opportunities to to try everything from Fish & Beef Soup to Callaloo, Chow, Dasheen, Doubles, Bake & Shark, Roast Fish, Roti and more. Try exploring Central Market and Queen's Park Savannah to start.
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Watch the video below to explore the culinary delights of Trinidad.
