The national dish of Barbados is cou-cou and fried flying fish with spicy gravy. Another traditional meal is pudding and souse, a dish of pickled pork with spiced sweet potatoes. A wide variety of seafood and meats are also available.
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It is widely regarded as the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.” Barbados has a rich history of cuisine that is characterized by strong, spicy combinations of fresh lime juice, thyme, chili peppers and parsley.
It most certainly is! The only problem with planning a trip to Barbados is working around your budget. The island consistently ranks as one of the most expensive places in the Caribbean, stacked with luxury hotels that charge upwards of $1000 a night.
It is also very inexpensive to eat out in Barbados if you go to the right places, for example, the side of the road vans or better yet, a fish fry, it will cost you about USD 10 for a full plate of food.
At this point you may be asking why Barbados is so expensive? One of the main reasons is because the majority of produce is imported from the US and even from the UK. If you do go down the self-catering route, we suggest grabbing your groceries at the Jordans supermarket chain, which is where the Bajans shop.
What alcohol is Barbados known for? Barbados is also known as “The Rum Island”, making it more than apparent what the most popular thing to drink there is: rum! This equates to Rum Punch and lots of it, starting with your welcome rum punch drink, and sampling rum punch specials at local bars.
Barbados' water supply is very safe and you can drink water directly from the tap. Bottled water is widely available if you prefer. Remember to drink plenty of water (or other fluids) to prevent dehydration.