Today, theaters and cinemas are found in nearly every corner. Despite all the technological advancements, the joy of going to see a movie is still the same as the past these days.
The theaters were not much different from what they were in the past. The seats are still arranged next to each other in front of a huge screen. The difference, however, is the holder attached to each seat. In the past, the stand was simple to hold just a can of popcorn. Today, pregnant women differed with the different types of snacks offered by these public entertainment places.
The snacks enjoyed by spectators have varied, from popcorn to burgers and pizza to roasted chestnuts and dried sardines in other parts of the world!
Snacks at the cinema
In this article, we take you on a fun tour between the strangest snacks that theater audiences and cinemas enjoy in 10 countries around the world!
10 strangest snacks offered by cinemas around the world!
Beluga Caviar - Russia
According to Mental Floss, some Russian cinemas are offering this fancy snack to upper-class patrons in some theaters and cinemas! Of course, the price of this meal is a little high, given its rarity and luxury.
Roasted hot ants - Colombia
In Colombia, eating roast ants may be as common as eating peanuts anywhere in the world. It can be found almost anywhere! Roasted ants are considered nuts and snacks in Colombia cinema, just like nuts served in American and Canadian theaters.
Dried reindeer meat - cinemas in Norway
Reindeer meat is sold in Norway just like veal and lamb in the Arab countries. Therefore, it is not surprising that many snacks such as dried or bacon reindeer are sold in Norwegian theaters.
Originally, reindeer meat originated in Finland, and has been turned into a Norwegian snack, to the point that it is sold naturally in the country's cinema.
Fish Curry Balls - Hong Kong
Fish curry balls can be easily found as a snack in Hong Kong. It is considered one of the most popular streetcar meals in the country. Hong Kong is famous for its street food carts and serves delicious seafood including noodles, egg pancakes, and more.
Toastelocos Meal at Cinema - Mexico
A common food that can be easily found in Mexico, similar to the fish balls we mentioned in Hong Kong. Tostelocos is popular in almost every movie theater in Mexico, along with nacho Doritos which is one of the most popular snacks of Mexican origin.
Dried sardines - Japan
Known as Iwashi Senbei, this snack has become so popular in Japan that it can be found in almost any movie theater. The snack mainly consists of dried sardines that have been turned into chips. Add salt to it and you might feel like you are eating chips, not sardines!
Salted licorice - Netherlands
For people who do not like to eat licorice as it is due to its strong flavor, this is a new option commonly offered by Dutch cinemas, and salt may make it taste worse than before!
Germany was the first European country to add salt to snacks. Neighboring regions such as the Netherlands and Sweden have noticed how adding salt has a good effect on the taste of snacks, so they use it as a distinctive addition to almost any dish served in the movies.
Besides being used as a snack, salted licorice is also used as an additive to ice cream, chocolate, and even meat!
Roasted chestnuts - the cinema of South Korea
Serving roasted chestnuts in street food carts and theaters is a very popular trend all over the world, especially in Korea, China, and various parts of Europe, specifically Italy, which offers roasted chestnuts during holidays as a cultural standard.
Hot popcorn - Thailand
Who would like to eat regular popcorn if other flavors can be added, such as hot red pepper powder? Tom Yum popcorn is a popular meal in Thailand, which is served with cayenne pepper powder and dried parsley flakes with garlic and ginger powder.
Souvlaki Chicken Meal - Greek Cinema
Souvlaki is a Greek dish consisting of grilled chicken, with Greek sauce, thyme and other spices added. Not only is souvlaki a popular meal, it has also come to be served on sticks in cinemas in Greece, and the meal is very popular.
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