Ship: Norwegian Escape
Venue: Food Republic
Cost: $4 for the dish
These Reuben-inspired dumplings sound a bit out there, but the mix of salty cured pastrami and pickled cabbage works perfectly as a single bite of East meets West fusion. You can skip the black vinegar with these guys — they’re served with white cabbage soy and Thousand Island aioli. And another tip: This is the only place at sea we’ve seen Korean-style spicy chicken wings on the menu.

Ships: Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity
Venue: Main Dining Room
Cost: Complimentary
Crystal Cruises was once owned by a Japanese company, and this main dining room breakfast item — served wherever the ships are in the world, not just on Asia itineraries — reflects that heritage. The bento box-style spread includes a beautiful piece of fish, rice, miso soup, a hard-boiled egg, and pickled and fresh vegetables. It’s savory and a healthy start to a day that’s sure to involve indulgence. 

Ships: Anthem of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Quantum of the Seas 
Venue: Wonderland
Cost: $45 per person for dinner
This molecular gastronomy restaurant is full of surprises, from the "liquid manzanilla olives" to the "vanishing noodles" that melt in your soup. But one of the most playful dishes on the menu is Baby Vegetables in the Garden, a plate of radishes and carrots that appear to grow out of a bed of rye bread “dirt.”

Ships:  All Seabourn ships
Venue: The Colonnade
Cost: Complimentary
You'd expect California-based celebrity chef Thomas Keller to get his steaks and sides just right at his homage to the classic American chophouse of the ‘60s and ‘70s, The Grill. But what you wouldn't expect is for his comfort food family-style dinners in the more casual Colonnade restaurant to steal the show. Our favorite option: the large format fried chicken feast. This rich and comforting dish is one of the chef’s signatures, and it has a grown-up elegance and a crunchy fried crust. It also comes with yummy sides, such as cheese grits and  biscuits served with house-made raspberry jam and creamy California goat cheese. 

Ships: Viking Star and Viking Sea
Venue: Room Service Menu
Cost: Complimentary
You wouldn’t expect a European line to offer this kind of unpretentious, down-home American comfort food on its room service menu — much less nail it. But the plate comes piled high with fried, hearty meat chili, and melty cheddar cheese. It’s the perfect cure for jet lag.