Insects are one of the most divisive protein sources on Earth. You’ll meet people who have no problem eating a raw cobra heart who still wouldn’t touch a fried grasshopper with a 10-foot pole. But maybe after a visit to one of these eight restaurants that are making insects taste delicious, they’ll change their minds.
People all around the world eat insects for a whole host of reasons, and people all around the world don’t eat bugs for just as many reasons. So why would anyone consider eating something we’re more used to swatting and cursing off? For one, they’re a great protein source. Insects tend to have more protein, and less fat and calories, than just about any other meat on Earth. Second, they’re really easy to farm, because they’re small and have no problems reproducing exponentially. Third, when prepared properly, they can actually taste pretty good.