21 Brilliant Midnight Snacks From Around The World
People everywhere agree — snacking at night is the best.
We asked people at BuzzFeed offices around the world about their favorite midnight snacks, and these are their delicious answers.
1. Japan: udon
"In Japan, many of the favorite late night snacks are noodle based. Rice balls, chocolate, and chips are also popular options." —Eimi Yamamitsu
2. Colombia: pandebono (left) and pandeyuca (right) with hot chocolate or coffee
"These baked treats can be either sweet or savory and are often served with a delicious warm beverage." —Brenda Blanco
3. Brazil: cachorro quente
"In Brazil, people really understand how to make a hot dog! These spectacular sausages make amazing late night snacks." —Julia Furlan
4. United States: leftover pizza
"In the United States, like a lot of other countries, people love leftovers. Cold pizza is a particularly popular find." —Loryn Brantz
5. Germany: döner kebab
These kebab meat sandwiches are out-of-this-world good. —Dani Beck
6. India: Maggi's two-minute masala noodles
A popular and easy to make yummy late night dish. —Sonia Thomas
7. Greece: loukoumades
These fried dough pastries are the perfect midnight snack in Greece. —Maritsa Patrinos
8. Spain: fuet
A traditional Spanish sausage made from aged pig meat seasoned with salt and pepper makes for a perfect after-hours treat. —Guillermo Del Palacio
9. New Jersey: disco fries
Fries with gravy and cheese melted on top never disappoint. —Otillia Steadman
10. Russia: pelmeni
It's never too late for these tasty meat dumplings in Russia. —Victor Stepanov
11. Oaxaca City, Mexico: tlayudas
Nothing beats a tlayuda late at night in Oaxaca City, Mexico. Large baked tortillas are layered with with refried beans and various other traditional ingredients. —Lester Feder
12. Beijing, China: Jianbing
Sold all over from street stands, Jianbing is a Chinese crepe made with a deep fried cracker, an egg, and savory sauce in the middle — it's the quintessential Beijing snack food. —Megha Rajagopalan
13. Singapore: McDonald's ice cream cone
I grew up in Singapore and most McD's were open 24/7. Singapore is hot AF year round, so we'd always end up getting ice cream cones at like 2AM. —Christine Byrne
14. Nigeria: grilled suya and masa.
Suya is a kebab and masa are light-as-air rice buns. YUM. —Monica Mark
15. Montreal, Canada: Poutine
Cheese curds and gravy on french fries makes for a brilliant late-night treat in Montreal. —Amanda Hickman
16. Beirut, Lebanon: manoushe
This Lebanese flat bread with a spread with an herb blend is a must have after-hours snack. —Amanda Hickman
17. France: döner kebab with fries
As in Germany, döner kebab is a favorite, but don't forget the fries! —Marie Telling
18. Phnom Penh, Cambodia: silkworms
Fried and ready to go in a paper bag — this treat is a favorite to pick up on the way home from a bar in Cambodia. —Amanda Hickman
19. London, England: Cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese, eaten while staring into the fridge. —Becky Barnicoat
20. Italy: Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and chili
A favorite among Italian students. —Alberto Nardelli
21. West Africa: fura da nono
The sweet tooth go-to snack is fura da nono, a sugared yoghurt drink with millet. —Monica Mark