Sometimes, you just want something besides a burger and fries. There’s nothing wrong with a burger and fries, but, variety, as they say, is the spice of life. The melting pot of Utah has brought many people from all over the globe together, giving them the opportunity to take a culinary trip around the world, as it were. For those with an adventurous palate, here are the top five international restaurants along the Wasatch Front.

5. Se Llama Peru – Peruvian – Provo

Those who have never tried Peruvian food are in for a treat. A departure from common misconceptions of Latin American cuisine, Peruvian food uses a lot of potatoes, corn, and other staples to bring vibrant flavors to life. Traditional dishes like their Lomo Saltado, strips of tender steak cooked with peppers and onions on a bed of french fries, and Pollo a la brasa, a favorite grilled chicken dish popular amongst native Peruvians are bound to please, and don’t pass on the chicha morada either!

4. The Mandarin – American/Chinese – Bountiful 

For American/Chinese favorites like General Tsao’s Chicken, Orange Chicken and more, The Mandarin in Bountiful can’t be beat. Served family style, the Mandarin’s cuisine is second to none in the region. The flavors are rivaled only by the presentation, which still includes white tablecloths and napkins, along with reusable chopsticks on each table. Seating is at a premium since the location is just so popular, so be sure to get in early.

3. Wellers – German – Layton

For those who have never had German food, imagine the most wholesome, filling, and heart-warming down home cooking you’ve had, and multiply it by 10. German food is all about comfort, and feeling good while you eat it, and no one has mastered the cuisine of the country quite like Wellers in Layton. Patrons familiar with German food will find all their old favorites like schnitzel or bratwurst, but they’ll also find a few new things they may not be familiar with. At Wellers, you can’t go wrong.

2. Red Iguana – Mexican – Salt Lake

There is no shortage of options for Mexican food in the beehive state, but, the top of our list is Red Iguana. You won’t find any real “TexMex” at Red Iguana which may scare off some people, but for authentic, delicious and filling Mexican food, Red Iguana can’t be beaten. There are also plenty of options, especially when it comes to their famous Mole, a sauce and marinade that has many different flavors and recipes. You’ll want to try each of them, with either your entree or just some chips. Be sure to get there early, or order your food to go – space is limited, and the line forms early.

1. Bombay House – Indian – Provo

The number one pick for this list had to be Bombay House in Provo. The line out the door most nights would be enough to tell you that something special is going on in there, but allow us to elaborate. From the familiar curries and saag to the lesser-known makhani and biryani it’s difficult to narrow down your options at Bombay House. While you may be tempted to have a bit of sticker shock, the food is worth every penny, and the service is second to none. For these reasons, and many more, Bombay House takes the number one slot on this list.