Here Are 40+ Photos of What Hospital Food Looks Like Around the World

You can’t really predict how your hospital food is going to be. It can vary due to a lot of factors, most commonly depending on the country you're in. While some countries stick to their traditional fares when preparing a meal for the sick, some like to deviate and provide something not-so-local. Here are some of the commonly served meals from hospitals around the world.

Nobody does food quite like Japan. With their cuisine fast rising to become a mass favorite, it’s safe to say that their food game is on par. Not only that, but their preparation has also always won hearts for being quite amazing. One of the most popular items to come out of the country is a bento box. Even hospitals in Japan use bento boxes for meals, which include veggies, noodles, fish, meat, and a cup of soothing hot tea.

Hey matey! If you’re ever stuck in an Australian hospital, then you’re bound to get some delicious food. An average meal at any outback hospital includes pumpkin soup, apricot chicken, peas, and mashed potato. The country’s most popular and distinguished food, however, has and will always be vegemite. With so much of the word divided over the taste of that dish, it’s a good thing that it hasn’t made its way into the hospitals.

If you’re ever in a hospital in Poland, you might expect to find your breakfast to be something different. A simple Polish breakfast at hospitals consists of bread, pickle, and sausage. The country is famous for filled dumplings named pierogi, but the dish is definitely not patient-friendly. For breakfasts, the Polish usually stick to their meats and their eggs. However, what they serve at a hospital looks far removed from their regular fare.

No, your hospital food isn't covered in maple syrup just because you’re in Canada. You won’t even get a side of poutine in the hospital, as potato and cheese can hardly be called a healthy diet. What you do get in the Canadian hospitals are sweet and sour pork, bok choy, and some honeydew melon. The filling and balanced meal is perfect and covers all your basic food groups. If you’re still craving some poutine, you can find plenty of places to eat in Canada.