Here are 10 top street food destinations in Tunisia, where you can savor a variety of delicious and authentic local flavors:
1. Tunis (Capital City)
- Must-Try Food: Bocadillo (sandwich with fillings like tuna, olives, or salad) and Lablabi (chickpea soup).
- Vibrant Areas: Medina of Tunis and the bustling streets near the famous Souks.
2. Sfax
- Must-Try Food: Makroud (semolina pastry stuffed with dates and nuts), and Mechouia (grilled vegetable salad).
- Vibrant Areas: Local markets and small stalls in the old town.
3. Sousse
- Must-Try Food: Fricassé (fried sandwich filled with tuna, olives, and salad) and Sfenj (Tunisia's version of doughnuts).
- Vibrant Areas: The bustling streets around the Medina and Corniche.
4. Kairouan
- Must-Try Food: Makroud and Borek (a pastry stuffed with egg and tuna).
- Vibrant Areas: Medina and the famous Sidi Sahbi mosque area.
5. Djerba Island
- Must-Try Food: Bledia (sandwich with a variety of grilled meats) and Tajine (egg and meat stew served in a large round dish).
- Vibrant Areas: Midoun and Houmt Souk for street vendors.
6. Tozeur
- Must-Try Food: Sahlab (a hot, sweet drink made from orchids), and Sfenj (fried dough).
- Vibrant Areas: Main market streets of the city, especially near the palm groves.
7. Nabeul
- Must-Try Food: Brik (fried pastry with egg) and Chakchouka (vegetable stew).
- Vibrant Areas: Nabeul Market, where the smells of grilling meat fill the air.
8. Bizerte
- Must-Try Food: Bocadillo and Fricassé.
- Vibrant Areas: The harbor area and the streets near the Bizerte Medina.
9. Tataouine
- Must-Try Food: Tagine (a slow-cooked stew) and Borek.
- Vibrant Areas: Small food carts and markets in the city center.
10. Mahdia
- Must-Try Food: Fricassé and Makroud.
- Vibrant Areas: The streets of the Mahdia Medina and around the fishing port.
These cities and towns offer an amazing street food experience, where you can enjoy the rich blend of flavors and spices that are characteristic of Tunisian cuisine.
