Food & Drink
Breakfast Around the World Quiz
Full English, congee, and shakshuka — what does the world eat for breakfast?
Full English, congee, and shakshuka — what does the world eat for breakfast?
Breakfast traditions reveal more about a culture than almost any other meal. From a Full English fry-up piled with bacon and beans to a delicate Japanese spread of miso soup, grilled fish, and pickles, morning meals around the world are wildly different. This 50-question quiz covers traditional breakfasts from dozens of countries, the history of cereals and brunch, and surprising facts about what the world eats first thing in the morning.
Each round serves up 10 multiple-choice questions randomly selected from the pool of 50. Match breakfasts to their countries, identify key ingredients, and learn the origins of your favourite morning rituals. No account or timer -- just test your global breakfast knowledge.
Questions span every continent, covering everything from Mexican chilaquiles and Egyptian ful medames to Australian Vegemite toast and Colombian changua. You'll discover the story behind cornflakes, why brunch became a cultural phenomenon, and which countries prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Varies by culture — the Full English fry-up, Japanese miso with rice and fish, Turkish spread with dozens of small dishes, Mexican chilaquiles, and Indian dosa are all considered exceptional morning meals. What counts as "the best" depends entirely on where you grew up and what flavours you love.
Traditional Japanese breakfast includes miso soup, steamed rice, grilled fish (often salmon), pickled vegetables (tsukemono), natto (fermented soybeans), and sometimes tamagoyaki rolled omelette. While Western-style toast and coffee have become popular among younger generations, the traditional breakfast remains a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine.
Turkey and the UK are strong contenders. A traditional Turkish breakfast (kahvalti) can include dozens of small plates — cheeses, olives, honey, jams, eggs, sausage, and fresh bread. The Full English includes eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, and black pudding. Both are famously generous morning spreads.
Last updated: March 2026