Join us on an international culinary tour of Global Flavors in Greenville as we dine on Birria tacos at Califas, Falafels at Pita House, curries and dosas at Swad Indian Restaurant and torched salmon rolls at Purple International Bistro & Sushi.
In this episode we’ll take your tastebuds on a trip around the world with culinary cravings on a global scale. From authentic Latin flavors with a San Diego spin to vegetarian friendly fare that feels like home.
A family run Mediterranean restaurant in Greenville shares their secret tip for how to make the perfect hummus and the owner of a unique Asian Fusion restaurant gets fired up over their favorite dishes packed with dynamic flavor combinations.
Califas
- 📍 Haywood Plaza
- Website: eatcalifas.com
- Califas Facebook Page
This Latin American restaurant in Greenville is the original home of the Upstate for Birria Tacos. This mom and pop business that started in their backyard, specializes in authentic and savory Latin American cuisine with California traces with everything made fresh every morning.
Swad Restaurant
- 📍 Neighborhood: Laurens Rd
- Instagram: swadgreenville.com
- Swad Restaurant & Store Facebook page
This Indian restaurant offers a menu full of vegetarian Indian fare in Greenville. They also carry grocery items so that you can take a small piece of India home with you. Try the Mumbai Pao Bhaji or Rava Masala Dosa!
Pita House
- 📍 Neighborhood: S. Pleasantburg
- Website: pitahousessc.com
- Pita House Facebook page
This family-run diner, created by three brothers 34 years ago, serves classic Middle Eastern dishes on one side and sells groceries in the adjacent market. This authentic Middle Eastern cuisine is infused with an American twist and everything is from scratch every morning.
Purple International Bistro & Sushi
- 📍 Neighborhood: Westend
- Website: purplebistro.com
- Instagram: @farm_fresh_fast
- Purple International Bistro Sushi Facebook page
At Purple Sushi you can find a mix of high-quality fresh sushi and Asian fusion dishes that offers a diverse menu for people that are vegan or only like deep-fried or raw food. This unique restaurant offers Bibimbap that comes in a steaming hot stone bowl and the Pad Thai is very distinguishable because the sauce recipe was created by the owner Tommy.
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