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What is the most popular dish served by the 8,600 fish and chip shops in the UK, according to the context?
What is the most popular dish served by the 8,600 fish and chip shops in the UK, according to the context?
Which traditional dish is often served as 'Sunday lunch' in British pubs and restaurants?
Which traditional dish is often served as 'Sunday lunch' in British pubs and restaurants?
Which meal is traditionally referred to as a 'full English breakfast'?
Which meal is traditionally referred to as a 'full English breakfast'?
Which type of cuisine has the most restaurants in the UK, according to the context?
Which type of cuisine has the most restaurants in the UK, according to the context?
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How much does the average British person spend per week in restaurants?
How much does the average British person spend per week in restaurants?
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Which dish has been adopted from other cuisines and become the nation's favourite in the UK?
Which dish has been adopted from other cuisines and become the nation's favourite in the UK?
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How many Indian and Chinese restaurants are there in the UK, combined?
How many Indian and Chinese restaurants are there in the UK, combined?
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What is the role of meals in most French and Italian homes?
What is the role of meals in most French and Italian homes?
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What distinguishes the way many British families eat from those in France and Italy?
What distinguishes the way many British families eat from those in France and Italy?
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Which traditional British dish is still very popular and can be found in thousands of fish and chip shops across the UK?
Which traditional British dish is still very popular and can be found in thousands of fish and chip shops across the UK?
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What type of cuisine has the most significant presence in British culture according to the text?
What type of cuisine has the most significant presence in British culture according to the text?
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Which meal is characterized by roast meat, roast potatoes, and vegetables, and is often served as 'Sunday lunch' in Britain?
Which meal is characterized by roast meat, roast potatoes, and vegetables, and is often served as 'Sunday lunch' in Britain?
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How do British families typically enjoy their 'full English breakfast'?
How do British families typically enjoy their 'full English breakfast'?
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What is the significance of chicken curry in British cuisine according to the text?
What is the significance of chicken curry in British cuisine according to the text?
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Study Notes
British Food Culture
- In the UK, a lot of families do not eat together, instead, they eat snacks in front of the TV or prepare their own food in the microwave at different times.
Traditional British Dishes
- Fish and chips are a very popular traditional dish in Britain, with over 8,600 fish and chip shops serving around 300 million meals every year.
- 'Sunday lunch' is a common dish in restaurants and pubs, consisting of roast meat (beef, lamb, chicken, etc.) with roast potatoes and vegetables.
- A 'full English breakfast' is a traditional breakfast dish, consisting of bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, and toast.
Eating Out
- On average, British people spend £27 a week in restaurants.
- 14 of the 50 best restaurants in the world are in the UK, according to a recent magazine article.
International Cuisine in the UK
- There are around 10,000 Indian and 8,000 Chinese restaurants in the UK, making international cuisine a significant part of British culture.
- The nation's favourite dish is not a traditional British dish, but rather chicken curry, reflecting the diversity of international cuisines in the UK.
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Explore the eating habits of British families and the traditional dishes that are still popular in the UK, such as fish and chips. Learn about the culture of eating in the UK and how it differs from other nations.
