What Breakfast Looks Like From Around The World

Argentina - Café con leche and medialunas

Image Source/ MediumLess is more when it comes to breakfast for the Argentinians. Given that dinner is served so late in Argentina, breakfast becomes a simplistic meal of the day. For a traditional Argentinean breakfast, opt for croissant-like medialunas with a cup of café con leche to sip on.

Australia - Coffee

Image Source/ The New York TimesAs years have gone on, Australians have moved away from the much-loved vegemite on toast, and now boast their fantastic coffee culture. Taking pride in their coffee making skills, the hot drink is a staple of the breakfast table. No matter what's to eat, you'll always need a flat white or long black to wash it all down with.

Brazil - Café da manhã

Image Source/ Alimente-se BemNot dissimilar to many of the dishes on this list, the Brazilians don't consider breakfast to be the biggest meal of the day, given that the breakfast term café da manhã literally translates to morning coffee. The strong coffee can be drank with dishes like pão de queijo (cheese rolls) and pao frances (bread and butter).

Cambodia - Kuy teav

Image Source/ WikipediaA rice noodle soup to add to this list is the Cambodian much-loved, must-have breakfast kuy teav. Made using either pork or beef broth, the soup is added to shallots, garlic, and herbs. It can be served with pork or fish balls, chilli paste, and half a lime.

China - Dim sum

Image Source/ TripAdvisorChina were doing brunch before it was cool. Dim sum, their breakfast dish, is served in the late morning and comprises of steamed buns, dumplings, rice noodle rolls, congees, noodle soups, chicken, and vegetables. Safe to say that this spread definitely sets you up for the rest of the day.

Costa Rica - Gallo pinto

Image Source/ Eat Your WorldAlthough it might be considered strange to have rice on a breakfast dish, those in Costa Rica love it. Rice is stir-fried with beans, pepper, cilantro, onion, and Salsa Lizano, a signature sauce of Costa Rica. It's then served with eggs, avocado, plantain, or cheese.

Denmark - The open sandwich

Image Source/ EaterPopular among almost all Nordic countries is the open sandwich, and it makes for a great way to start your day. Although relatively simple, they are served vastly different and there's one for almost every taste. In Denmark you can expect your sandwich to be topped on a base of rye bread.

Egypt - Ful Medames

Image Source/ Hodmedod'sPotentially the oldest breakfast tradition on this list is the ful medames of Egypt, dating back to Ancient Egypt times. The hearty dish is made up of overnight fava beans, cumin, parsley, onion, lemon, and chilli. It can be either warm or cold, and is served alongside hard-boiled eggs.

France - Croissant and coffee

Image Source/ ThoughtCoMuch like the Nordic countries, many European countries like to enjoy a simplistic coffee and pastry on their breakfast plate. There's no way European's can go through the day without starting with a coffee, especially the French. Find yourself sipping a coffee with a croissant at a Parisian café.

Greece - Yogurt with nuts and honey

Image Source/ Kitchen FrauAlthough a breakfast spread in Greece is made up of all different foods including boiled eggs, cold cuts, pastries, bread, feta, and tomatoes, it's the Greek yogurt that's notorious. Nuts, honey, and berries are topped on a bed of rich, creamy Greek yogurt. What's not to love?

Hungary - Pogácsa

Image Source/ MindmegatteAt breakfast time in Hungary, Hungarians tuck into a focaccia-like bread called pogácsa. The bread is usually stuffed with an array of different fillings, like potatoes, ground beef, or cheese, so plenty of choices for picky eaters. They're dusted with different ingredients before baking.

Italy - Biscotti and coffee

Image Source/ Tuscan TravellerMuch like the French, the Italians are well-known for their coffee making skills. A biscotti with a cappuccino in Italy will suffice as a breakfast meal, with many European countries disagreeing that breakfast should be the biggest meal of the day.

India - Idlis or dosas

Image Source/ RedditA variety of breakfasts are traditionally served in India dependent on what region of India you're in. However, a couple of early-morning staples are idlis (fermented rice with lentils as a soft cake or dosas (crepe-like but made with fermented batter and served with rice).

Iran - Flatbreads

Image Source/ Aliya's Vibrant LifeIt's safe to say that a visit to Iran will see you indulge in a verity of flatbreads at breakfast time, including barbari, noon-e sangak, lavash, or noon-e tâftoon. These are served with jams, honey, cream, cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, and walnuts as well.

Israel - Shakshouka

Image Source/ The Smart Cookie CookOne of the best breakfast dishes in Israel is definitely the shakshouka, which comprises of eggs poached in tomato sauce. Other options for Israelites is to choose from a buffet of breakfast foods like cheese, omelettes, tuna, olives, butter, jams, salads, and spreads too.

Japan - Japanese breakfast

Image Source/ Kate's mostly Japan photoblogMuch like the Brits, Japan also have their very own Japanese breakfast. It's a buffet-type affair and can see the likes of miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, fish, tofu, sticky soybeans, and seaweed dotted around the table, with green tea to wash it all down.

Kenya - Chai and mandazi or uji

Image Source/ Local Guides ConnnectNo matter what you're ordering for breakfast in Kenya, a cup of strong, sweet Chai shouldn't go amiss. You can sip the hot beverage with mandazi, East African doughnuts puffed to perfection, or uji, a thick sorghum or millet porridge with calabash.

Malaysia - Nasi Lemak

Image Source/ TripAdvisorGiven Malaysia's diversity, their breakfast options are rooted in Indian, Chinese, and Western roots. However, nasi lemak (the national breakfast) is what is most-liked around the country. Traditionally served in a banana leaf, it combines sweet, coconut rice with anchovies, cucumbers, peanuts, eggs, and hot sauce.

Myanmar - Mohinga

Image Source/ MyRecipesIt's Myanmar's national dish, Mohinga, that's served at breakfast time. The soup is made up of rice noodles, lemongrass, ginger, onions, and chickpea flour, all in a fish broth. It can be topped optionally with fried fritters and boiled eggs. A very different breakfast option!

Norway - The open sandwich

Image Source/ Sweet Anna'sUnsurprisingly, much like their Danish counterpart, Norway also indulge in the open sandwich at breakfast time. While keeping with the same staples as Denmark, you can expect little differences between the two countries, which often sees Gjetost cheese smothered on a layer of lefse flat bread.

Philippines - A Filipino spread

Image Source/ CNNBeing the biggest and most important meal of the day in the Philippines, they take their breakfast very seriously. The spread includes fruit, pan de sal (which is enriched yeasted rolls), a rice dish with little longganisa (little sausages), and don't forget e a fried egg.

Poland - Kanapki

Image Source/ Polish HousewifeSimilar to Poland's European counterparts, the Polish start their day with an open-topped sandwich, kanapki. The sandwich can be served in a variety of different forms, with an array of breads as the choice of base including rye, soft, warm, or crispy rolls. To top it can be cold cuts, meat spreads, sausage, cheese, tomatoes, and scrambled eggs.

Russia - Kasha, bliny, or syrniki

Image Source/ Caroline's CookingThe Russian's are known for skipping breakfast and marching on until lunch. But if you find yourself with some time to indulge in the first meal of the day, you might fancy yourself a little bit of kasha, porridge made from different grains. At the weekends you might like crepe-like bliny or syrniki, sweet cheese pancakes.

Spain - Coffee and bread

Image Source/ Spanish SaboresTo top the trio of European countries that enjoy a pastry and coffee is Spain. Moving away from the sweet breakfast item, the Spanish enjoy toast topped with tomato and olive oil, with a simplistic café con leche to wash it all down with. There's nothing better.

Sweden - The open sandwich

Image Source/ Lessons from my Swedish kitchenSweden is another to jump on board the widely-popular open sandwich train. While loaded with jams, fish, cheeses, veg, and hard-boiled eggs, you can also expect to find filmjölk on the table in Sweden, a soured dairy product. They push the boat even further out with fresh kaviar.

Switzerland - Muesli

Image Source/ WikipediaA breakfast piece we've all probably tried is muesli. In Switzerland, it's served with milk or yogurt, fresh fruit, and tea or coffee, while sometimes the oats can be left to sit overnight. Despite the fact you've probably tried it before, muesli came from the Swiss over 100 years ago.

Turkey - Kahvalti

Image Source/ TravelVuiIf this isn't a reason to get out of bed, I don't know what is. In Turkey, the traditional breakfast kahvalti is served as a spread which includes breads, soft cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, spicy sausage, jams, marmalades, and honeys. That's not even all of it!

UK - Full English breakfast

Image Source/ Chef's Eating HouseIn Britain, breakfast is no joke. It's quite possible that the Brits will indulge in a full English breakfast for their first meal of the day. You could see your plate piled up with eggs, sausage, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomato, black pudding, toast, and a coffee or pot of tea to wash it down.

Venezuela - Arepas

Image Source/ Matador NetworkVenezuela's arepas are the country's national dish, which is the most-beloved breakfast food too. Arepas are a versatile bread served with many different dishes, but at breakfast time, the corn cakes are fried or baked, then split open for a tasty filling.

Vietnam - Pho

Image Source/ Culture TripMade up of rice noodles and meat soup, the notoriously-Vietnamese dish is pho. It's popular among tourists and can be eaten at any point of the day, not just restricted to breakfast time. However, get yourself to the street markets in the morning, just after the bone broth is boiled overnight.

Western India: Kande Pohe

Image Source / The Daily MealA common breakfast dish in this area of the world is kande pohe. This consists of rice (which is the pohe part) that has been flattened and served as dry flakes so that they're easier to digest first thing in the morning! This dish will also be roasted with tasty flavours like chilis, onions and curry leaves.

United States: Bagel With Cream Cheese

Image Source / The Daily MealWould any US breakfast be complete without bagel? To be fair, the US has an array of different breakfast options with bagels being only one of them, but the bagel is a great on-the-go breakfast food that many commuters in busy cities will no doubt hit up. Bagels with cream cheese are the best!

Uganda: Katogo

Image Source / The Daily MealKatogo is a versatile breakfast option for this country, as it consists of sauces which can be varied to suit. The dish includes green bananas which have been peeled and then cooked, before adding a sauce option which is usually beef, beans or offal. To top it off, juice or tea may be served on the side to start the day right!

Tunisia: Lablani

Image Source / The Daily MealLablani, the chosen breakfast dish in Tunisia, is a chickpea soup which consists of garlic, onion, harissa paste and cumin. It can also often be served with eggs (poached) and be topped off with other herbs, cumin, capers or olives. Yum!

South India: Idli

Image Source / The Daily MealFor breakfast in South India you can expect the fluffiest of small, round cakes, which are called idli. These are made from the batter of rice and lentils which has then been fermented. The taste you can expect is a mild one, but you can add chutney to heat up the flavor for the morning!

South Africa: Putu Pap

Image Source / The Daily MealWith this breakfast option you can expect a delicious porridge which is made from maize and water cooked to make a fluffy texture. The name krummelpap, as it's also known, means 'crumbly texture'. You can enjoy it with milk and sugar for a tasty wake up for the day.

Somalia: Canjeero

Image Source / The Daily MealIn Somalia, you can wake up to enjoy a fermented sourdough flatbread. The canjeero, which looks like a large pancake, is soft and spongy, and can also be paired with savoury foods later in the day (because when isn't a good time for flatbread?). It can also be enjoyed with butter, sugar and a nice cup of tea.

Singapore: Kaya Toast

Image Source / The Daily MealThis scrumptious variation of standard toast comes from Singapore, where Kaya Toast is a breakfast of - naturally - toast, which is then covered in coconut jam (that's the 'kaya' bit). The jam is a concoction of coconut milk, sugar and eggs. The dish can also be topped with some butter, or sided with a boiled egg and coffee.

Senegal: Café Touba

Image Source / The Daily MealThe perfect breakfast for many people: coffee! This one from Senegal is a traditional coffee which is specific for breakfast time. The coffee beans for this brew are actually seasoned with peppers and cloves, resulting in a spicy coffee brew to wake you up for the day!

Peru: Tacacho con Cecina

Image Source / The Daily MealThis one is both a street food and a breakfast food, making it a great one if you're in Peru and on a tight schedule catching breakfast on-the-go! This dish is roasted plaintain fritters which can be served with bits of meat (pork) on the top. Delicious and simple!

Pakistan: Halwa Puri

Image Source / The Daily MealA breakfast staple for Pakistan is the puri (or poori). While this kind of dish is often savory, in Pakistan they switch to something a little sweeter for breakfast (because why not). The puri is served with halwa, which is a sweet serving often made from semolina, sugar and ghee (cow butter)

North India: Chana Poori

Image Source / The Daily MealChana Poori is a dish which combines chana masala (chickpea curry) and poori (deep-fried flatbreads). The poori are deep-fried enough so that the steam creates a pocket in the middle which can then be filled with something delicious. It's a common street food that can be enjoyed any time of day, but particularly for breakfast.

Nigeria: Kosai

Image Source / The Daily MealFried bean cakes or fritters are the breakfast option for the people of Nigeria - and they're a favourite! These fritters, called kosai, are made from black-eyed peas and flavoured with chili and onions before being deep-fried. You can enjoy hot or wait until it cools to eat cold later!

Netherlands: Hagelslag on Bread

Image Source / The Daily MealThis breakfast is one you'd dream of as a kid but feel guilty about having as an adult - but seeing as it's a Netherlands staple, that makes it okay, right? This breakfast is basically candy sprinkles on bread - what could be more perfect than that for breakfast if you have a sweet tooth? And they come in different flavours, too: chocolate, vanilla or other fruit flavours.

Morocco: Msemen

Image Source / The Daily MealMint tea is how you would start your day in Morocco - so at least that's a healthy and refreshing start! Alongside your mint tea you would also enjoy msemen, which is a pancake-like piece of bread, rolled out extremely thin, and then piled into eight layers for a crispy outer and chewy middle. Top with butter, honey or jam!

Mexico: Chilaquiles

Image Source / The Daily MealChilaquiles is a Mexican staple dish that can be altered depending on which region it's being served up. It consists of tortillas which are cut into pieces and then fried. They're then simmered in salsa or guacamole, and the entire thing is then finished off with a garnish. Having this for breakfast sounds divine!

Korea: Rice and Banchan

Image Source / The Daily MealBanchan is an assortment of small 'side' type dishes, which are all paired off with tasty rice. This breakfast meal is ideal for communal breakfasts where the dishes can all be put out on a long table. Some examples of banchan include steamed veg, omelettes and pancake-like dishes.

Jamaica: Ackee and Saltfish

Image Source / The Daily MealAckee is the national fruit of Jamaica, so it's no surprise this is a breakfast favourite. Ackee together with saltfish is the national dish of this country, too. The saltfish is sauteed with the ackee, some onions, peppers, tomatoes and further spices.

Germany: Bread, Cheese, Cold Cuts and Coffee

Image Source / The Daily MealBreakfast in this European country focuses on the savoury: namely, cold cuts of meat, bread rolls, cheeses and maybe even eggs. You'll also get an option of spreads like jam or honey for your breakfast bread, which means people can create a more tailored breakfast for themselves!

Finland: Puuro

Image Source / The Daily MealFinland serves up an easy breakfast that many people would be able to get on board with: porridge! The oat-based porridge - puuro - is a popular breakfast option in this country, and it can be paired with fresh berries, butter, sugar or milk.