Back for its third year, Taste From Around The World returns to Lower Plenty Hotel — and this year, we’re taking your tastebuds on an unforgettable global adventure. 
From 1 June to 23 August 2026, we’ll be celebrating the flavours of 12 countries across 12 weeks, with our talented chefs showcasing dishes inspired by their favourite destinations, family traditions, and iconic cuisines.
To make things even more exciting, we’re tying this year’s journey into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring dishes inspired by nations competing for football’s biggest prize. 
These featured dishes are available for one week only, so don’t miss your chance to experience each destination before we move on to the next.
Book your table now and join us as we travel the world — one delicious dish at a time. ✈️🍽️
Which country will we visit next? Stay tuned and follow the journey each week!
COUNTRIES:
- Week 1, 1st – 7th June – AUSTRALIA: Beef Brisket Pie & Grilled Lamb Cutlets served with side of honey glazed carrots, seasonal vegetables and red wine jus.
- Week 2, 8th – 14th June – MEXICO: Birria Tacos & Mexican Style Char-Grilled Chicken
- Week 3, 15th – 21st June – USA: Pulled Pork Burger & Oklahaoma Smash Burger
- Week 4, 22nd – 28th June – JAPAN: Tempura Platter & Chicken Katsu Curry
- Week 5: 29th June – 5th July – UK: Bangers & Mash and Chicken Mushroom Pot Pie
- Week 6: 6th – 12th July – SPAIN: Empanadas & Seafood Paella
- Week 7: 13th July – 19th July – BRAZIL: Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri & Moqueca Seafood Stew
- Week 8: 20th – 26th July – FRANCE: Chicken Francese & Roasted Ratatouille Pasta
- Week 9: 27th July – 2nd August – PORTUGAL: Gambas al Ajillo & Portugese Carne Assada
- Week 10: 3rd – 9th August – SPAIN: Empanadas & Seafood Paella (Back by popular demand & to celebrate the World Cup 2026 winners!)
- Week 11: 10th – 16th August – THAILAND: Thai basil fried rice with chicken & Grilled calamari with raw papaya salad
- Week 12: 17th – 23rd August – SRI LANKA: Lankan prawn curry, a Traditional Lankan prawn curry with rice and rocket mallum & Tuna cutlets with curry leaves aioli
