World’s best traditional breakfasts

Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. So, when Reddit user 'Blackberry-777' asked the forum, "Which country has the best traditional breakfast?", it’s no surprise that there was an abundance of responses. From places with diners serving "half a pig's worth of bacon" to countries offering a Full English breakfast but with better coffee, there are plenty of contenders for the title. (Daily Mail)

UK

Although conversation starter 'Blackberry-777' says the 'Full English' with 'bacon, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans, buttered toast, sausages and black pudding' is their favourite, the UK didn't fare so well with others. 'Losdelacosta' says the answer is 'not England', while another user says that America's version of the English breakfast is 'better in every way'. 'Tlc0330' disagrees, remarking that you'll find the best version of a UK breakfast in Scotland on the NC500 road trip route. They explain: 'The Full Scottish (Full English with haggis) breakfasts we were served every morning were delicious.' 

India

India’s range of spicy options for breakfast get one deleted user fired up. They rave about the country’s ‘dosas (savoury pancake), paratha (flatbread), masala omelette (spiced omelette), egg bhurji (spicy scrambled eggs) and theplas (spiced flatbreads) with fresh butter'.

Canada and the USA

Canada’s breakfast is syrup-ly the best for user ‘Etgohomeok’, who says: ‘You can pry my pancakes and sausages with maple syrup out of my cold dead Canadian hands.’ ‘Buitenlander0’ believes the U.S can’t be beaten for breakfast, saying: ‘American diners are a true gem.  'I’ve been living abroad and there is no place like the American diner, especially the endless cups of coffee.’ And ‘JanGuillosThrowaway’ sums it up thus: ‘We can hate on North American cuisine as much as we want, but when it comes to breakfast nothing beats the 2,000-calorie pancakes with maple syrup and half a pig’s worth of bacon you can get in a diner.’

Singapore

There’s plenty to sing about when it comes to Singapore’s breakfast. ‘T3apot’, for instance, raves about the city-state's 'kaya toast'. Kaya toast is a traditional breakfast in Singapore, consisting of toast, coconut jam, boiled eggs and a coffee. It’s usually served at a ‘kopitiam’, a type of casual coffee shop popular in Singapore. ‘Laamarjachica’ adds: ‘Kopitiam culture is the best. That thick buttered toast dipped in half-boiled eggs with a tinge of soy sauce and white pepper. One of the best brekkies!’

Germany

Germany is one of the best places to start the day, according to ‘Thegdouble’, who says they love the country’s weisswurst (white sausage), 'a soft pretzel with sweet mustard, and wheat beer'. However, ‘Feuer606’ warns: ‘The only downside is you either feel ready for hiking the Alps or taking a nap after - no in between.’

Mexico

Mexico has the right breakfast to get up and go, according to several Reddit users. One deleted user writes that they’re ‘partial’ to the country’s chilaquiles when the sun rises. The dish is made from fried corn tortillas, which are topped with cheese and condiments. ‘JadeBlueAfterburn’ reveals: ‘I was in Cancun for vacation last year. Easily put on 17 pounds/7kg because I had chilaquiles every d*** morning for breakfast. It was amazing and I would totally do it again.’ Meanwhile, ‘JohnDoee94’ says: ‘I could eat chilaquiles every morning. I judge a Mexican restaurant’s food by how good the chilaquiles are. If you can nail that, I can trust the rest of the menu!’

Malaysia

In Malaysia, it’s sarawak laksa that can’t be missed, according to Reddit user ‘Lucapal1’, who says it's a 'truly great breakfast'. Sarawak laksa is a noodle soup with chilli, ginger, tamarind and coconut milk. ‘Hotasianfox’ adds: ‘Laksa for breakfast is the best.’