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The Best International Food in Portugal 🇵🇹 | Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde + Must-Try Spots!

Discover Portugal’s most surprising and diverse food experiences! 🇵🇹

From Brazilian comfort food to rich Angolan dishes, spicy Mozambican flavors, Cape Verdean classics, and even Nepalese favorites—Portugal’s culinary scene is so much bigger than pastel de nata and bacalhau.

In this video, Brent dives into Lisbon and beyond to uncover authentic global restaurants run by communities who’ve brought their home-country flavors to Portugal. If you love food, travel, and discovering hidden gems, this guide is for you. 🍽

In this episode you’ll see: – Traditional dishes from Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde – Nepalese restaurants making a big impact in Portugal – Local recommendations and what to order – Cultural stories behind each cuisine – Hidden spots tourists usually miss

🌎 Featured Cuisines: Brazil • Angola • Mozambique • Cape Verde • Nepal

About the Author

Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides to cities around the world on Destination Eat Drink, including an in-depth eating and drinking guide to Portugal. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.

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