The Virgin Islands (both US and British) are famous for a rich, flavorful blend of West African, European, and Caribbean influences. The national dish is Fish and Fungi (pronounced "foon-jee"), which consists of a cornmeal and okra dumpling (fungi) served with braised or fried salt fish or red snapper. Another staple is Pates, which are savory, deep-fried pastries stuffed with meat, conch, or saltfish, similar to an empanada but with a lighter, crispier dough. You will also find Callaloo, a thick, leafy green soup made from dasheen leaves, often enriched with okra and crab. On the island of Anegada in the BVI, the Spiny Lobster is the main attraction, prized for its sweet meat and lack of claws. For dessert, the 2026 favorite remains Red Grout, a Danish-inspired guava and tapioca pudding. To drink, the islands are synonymous with Cruzan Rum and the famous Painkiller cocktail, which originated at the Soggy Dollar Bar and features dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut topped with fresh nutmeg.