Famous Food in Antarctica: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Antarctica, and what each dish is.

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The food to try in Antarctica includes Expedition Ship Dining, Ushuaia King Crab, Glacial Ice in Scotch and 2 more.

Best time to visit Antarctica: November – March.

Expedition Ship Dining

Modern Antarctic expedition ships serve restaurant-quality food — post-Zodiac hot soup, expedition cake and evening tasting menus are the rhythm of Antarctic shipboard life.

Ushuaia King Crab

Ushuaia's Magellanic king crab at Chez Manu restaurant — simply dressed with butter and lemon — is the pre-Antarctica meal every expedition traveller should eat.

Glacial Ice in Scotch

On Zodiac landings near glaciers, guides collect floating ancient ice to bring back to the ship — served in good scotch whisky, it releases compressed air bubbles from another geological era.

Mate & Alfajores

Expedition ships carry South American provisions — mate thermoses during wildlife sightings, alfajores at afternoon tea. South American hospitality persists at the bottom of the world.

Post-Drake Celebration Dinner

The tradition when the ship enters calm Antarctic waters — a special menu, drinks and the group bonding that only shared adversity produces. By this point everyone on board has become unlikely friends.

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Antarctica food questions

What is the most famous food in Antarctica?

Expedition Ship Dining is the dish most travellers start with. Modern Antarctic expedition ships serve restaurant-quality food — post-Zodiac hot soup, expedition cake and evening tasting menus are the rhythm of Antarctic shipboard life.

What should I eat in Antarctica?

Try Expedition Ship Dining, Ushuaia King Crab, Glacial Ice in Scotch, Mate & Alfajores, Post-Drake Celebration Dinner.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Antarctica?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.

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