Bizarre Foods

Andrew Zimmern explores the cuisine of a city that's often overshadowed by its European neighbours. From Belgian waffles to steamed mussels and fries, there's a lot to be hungry for in Brussels, Belgium.

Andrew Zimmern visits Prague, a Pilsner-lover's paradise in the Czech Republic. The city's cuisine is full of hearty comfort classics like pork knuckle marinated in lager, mushroom soup, sweet plum pastries and lots of dumplings.

Andrew reveals the most famous foods in Spain's capital. From sweet and succulent roasted piglet and hearty meat stews to fried calamari sandwiches, Madrid transforms food into a true culinary and social experience.

From hearty lamb stew with root veggies to pork offal meatballs with gravy, Andrew explores the thrifty cuisine of Cardiff, Wales, that outlasted lean times to become modern, favourite fare.

Andrew Zimmern journeys to Marrakesh, Morocco, to reveal unique cooking methods and ancient recipes for dishes like pigeon meat pies, whole lamb slow roasted in underground ovens and tiny balls of hand-rolled pasta.

Andrew highlights the edible icons of Iceland's capital. From salted cod and lamb hot dogs piled with toppings to tangy, creamy skyr, Reykjavík's food is as colourful, quirky and steeped in history as the city itself.

From crispy breakfast pancakes to deep bowls of chewy noodles, tender Peking duck to zesty donkey sandwiches, Beijing's cuisine is a modern-day dynastic sensation steeped in history and fit for an Emperor.

Andrew highlights Stockholm's herring and traditional Swedish food such as pea soup and pancakes, Johansson's temptation and cinnamon rolls topped with crunchy pearl sugar.

Andrew Zimmern gets a taste of traditional Viking dishes in Oslo, Norway. From reindeer steak and local cured salmon to sheep and heart-shaped waffles, the capital city serves up recipes that have stood the test of time.