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The Best Travel Soaps: A Guide for Clean(er) Adventures

Published November 13, 2019

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Stacey Ebert

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The best travel soaps are multi-use, concentrated, and TSA friendly. 

Travel soap – although it’s not something that often comes up in conversation when we’re travel-planning, we all use it. Whether we’re  packing for a safari  trip in Africa,  train travel in Europe , a  Peruvian journey  into the rainforest, a  Southeast Asian expedition , an  Australian Outback  tour, or  beach vacation , we rarely leave home without it. Because the amount of liquid we can fly with is limited, so are our soap choices. Since we value packing light, we’re always looking for ways the items we pack can do double duty. Soap is no exception.

Whether your soap preferences are liquid, bar, multi-use, eco-friendly, scented, unscented, or something entirely different, finding a version that travels well is important. If you’re like me, you consider how and where things are made, the environmental footprint we’re leaving, and the treatment of our animal friends in testing. And then there are those of us with allergies and sensitivities, doing our best to keep our skin happy at home and on the go. There are a lot of options for travel soap, but some products are definitely better than others.

Below are our picks for the best travel soaps – from bar to liquid to, yes, even those that do double duty as a detergent – and containers to pack them in.

How to Choose the Best Soaps for Travel

I always knew there was a difference in scented and unscented soaps, but I had no idea there were so many different travel soap options. The range stretches from soaps that keep us clean or act as laundry detergent to shampoo, dish soap, and the multitaskers that do all of those things at once!

In today’s world, we check labels on the food we consume and the products we purchase. We’re thoughtful of the bigger picture, knowledgeable about the origin of things, and ethically conscious of carbon footprints. We intentionally allow our concern for humanity and the planet to affect our purchasing power. When choosing travel soap, look for:

• Multi-use products
• Organic, natural products
• Products free of fragrances, dyes, parabens and preservatives
• Essential oils instead of synthetic fragrances
• Fair trade products
• Biodegradable
• Eco-friendly options
• Anti-bacterial elements
• Baby-mild/hypoallergenic
• Concentrated soaps

When we travel, we’re careful in our choice of locations, tours, and even luggage . A  travel backpack  allows us to carry everything we need on our own two shoulders and under the seat in front of us. Why wouldn’t we choose travel soaps by the same criteria of portability and packability?

The Best Overall Travel Soap

The best overall soap for travel is Dr. Bronner’s  magic soap. It consistently gets rave reviews from experienced travelers, including the members of Team Tortuga.

This multi-purpose, vegetable-based Castile soap can act as shampoo, soap, deodorant, and shaving cream, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, insect repellent, and more. Some people even swear by it as toothpaste. It tastes kind of gross.

Multi-use, available in both bar and liquid, concentrated, biodegradable, available world-wide, scented and unscented, fair trade, 100% organic, and not tested on animals; that’s hard to beat.

You can’t go wrong with this magic potion in a bottle or a bar. Buy the big one and take it in a GoToob, or buy it perfectly packaged to fly in a travel-size.

Concentrated & Biodegradable Travel Soaps

These eco-friendly options mean you use less and the soaps breakdown naturally, although they may still contaminate water supplies.

• Campsuds : available in citronella, lavender and peppermint oil, this soap doubles as insect repellent.
• Sea to Summit Trek and Travel Liquid Soap : concentrated, biodegradable, and paraben-free, this liquid soap works well for urban and outdoor adventures alike.
• Lush concentrated soaps : this solid soap is vegan and unpackaged for eco-friendly measures, but also ultra-concentrated–so you get a lot of washes with just a little.

Hypoallergenic & Child Friendly Travel Soaps

If you’ve got allergies, sensitive skin, or are traveling with a child, you might need to use a  GoToob  to take a small amount of your favorite soap. Try these:

• Dove Beauty Bar or liquid soap is hypoallergenic and widely available.
• Neutrogena transparent facial bar is great for people with sensitive skin.
• Babyganics is great for kids and babies.

The Best Travel Laundry Detergents

Your body isn’t the only thing you need soap to clean while traveling. To wash your clothes on the go, these are the best travel detergents:

• Laundry soap sheets (Travelon) : Great for hand-washing clothes in your hotel sink, these sheets rehydrate into soap with a bit of water. Since they’re sheets, they’re TSA-compliant, and super compact.
• Sea to Summit Pocket Laundry Wash : Simply add water to one of these sheets to use as a liquid soap on your laundry.
• Well Earth Sheets : These laundry detergent sheets come in a compostable package, perfect for zero-waste travel.
• The Laundress Wash and Stain Bar : The Laundress specializes in soaps for different kinds of clothing, so it’s no surprise that they have a super-portable bar of soap you can use to wash clothes. Since it’s not liquid, it’s TSA-compliant.

The Best All-in-One Travel Soap Options

All-in-one travel soaps will do it all: hair, body, and face. They even work as travel laundry detergent in a pinch. While our favorite all-in-one travel soap is Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Soap , these are also great options:

• Jack Black All-Over Wash : This liquid soap works as a face and body wash, as well as a shampoo.
• Sea to Summit’s Wilderness Wash : this super-concentrated, all-purpose soap works as a body wash, shampoo, and even for washing clothes and dishes. It’s also biodegradable and safe to use outdoors.

The Best Travel Soap Sheets

For an ultra compact soap option that’s not subject to TSA’s 3-1-1 rule, try a travel soap sheet. Soap sheets rehydrate when wet to create suds to clean yourself with.

• Soap Leaves (Lifeventure) : At roughly the size of a packet of floss, these little soap leaves pack about 50 washes in each container.
• Buly 1803 : These compact, orange scented soap sheets suds into a full wash’s worth of body and face soap with just a bit of water.

Waterless Shampoos & Shampoo Bars

Perhaps you’ve encountered the aerosol “dry shampoo,” but have you seen the no-rinse shampoo that’s a liquid (carry on sized, of course, that requires no water whatsoever? Just apply, lather, and towel dry. Yep. Really.

• No Rinse Shampoo : For when you don’t have any water, use this no-rinse, no-water shampoo to clean your hair on the go.
• Lush Shampoo and Conditioner Bars : Bar isn’t only for bodies. Lush’s shampoo and conditioner bars are like bar soap, for your hair. Like bar soap, they’re great for travel since they aren’t subject to TSA’s 3-1-1 rule.

Best Liquid and Bar Soap Travel Containers

The best travel soap containers will be TSA compliant (for liquid soap) and leak-proof. For bar soap, they’ll ideally also provide a way for soap to dry, rather than sitting in a puddly mess.

Matador FlatPack Soap Bar Case ($13)

This fabric bar soap container is great for travel because it’s ultralight, compact, and won’t get crushed in your bag like a cheap plastic one. It’s also at once leak-proof and breathable – so your soap will dry inside, but not leak all over the inside of your luggage .

GoToob ($7+)

These reusable, silicon travel containers are our go-to for any liquid, gel, or cream – whether it’s soap, shampoo, or sunblock. They’re easy to fill, and even easier to wash between trips. You’ll find a range of TSA-compliant sizes.

Can You Bring Soap in Your Carry On ?

Yes, you can both liquid soap and bars of soap on a plane in your carry on . If you’re traveling with liquid soap, it must follow the  3-1-1 rule and be under 3.4 ounces (100 ml). You can bring bar soap of any size through airport security.

How to Pack a Bar of Soap

When traveling with a bar of soap, don’t just toss it in your toiletry bag. Invest in a reusable container like Matador’s FlatPack Soap Bar Case ($13) to keep it from getting all over your other items. Before you pack it, wipe it down with a towel to avoid any excess moisture in your case. When showering, rest it in a dry spot to help it last longer.

Packing Tips for Travel Soaps

• Squeeze some of your larger liquid soap into TSA approved containers that are 3.4 ounces or smaller, like those by GoToob .
• Pack concentrated soaps into contact lens cases.
• Break down your favorite soap bars into smaller sizes to turn that bar soap into a travel-friendly size.
• Adopt a multi-use soap, like Dr. Bronner’s , for all of your travel needs.
• For those with sensitive skin, test a new soap at home prior to travel. Baby products are often a good choice for sensitive skin
• Check products for allergens (for example coconut oil, argan oil, or other nut based).
• Dr.Bronner’s is the best multi-purpose travel soap for body, laundry, and hair.
• Consider switching to bar soaps to make room for in your liquids bag.
• Use GoToob and Matador travel soap to pack your travel soaps.
• When choosing a travel soap, look for a multi-use product that can double for hair and body, or even laundry.
• Take your skin sensitivities into consideration and always test new soaps at home, before you travel.

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13 Best Dish Soaps for Camping

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It is a hassle when you have to clean up all the dishes after mealtime during a camping trip. But with great dish soap for camping, you can keep all your utensils fresh and clean. Dish soap isn’t only necessary to have at home, it’s also essential for a camping trip. Without a dish soap, you’re risking bringing home smelly and dirty cutlery. That is a big no-no. But, fret not! We have the best dish soap for camping to keep all your utensils clean and fresh throughout the trip.

How to Choose the Best Dish Soap for Camping

Choosing the best dish soap for camping may not be that easy. Mainly, you need a dish soap that’s powerful enough to clean through the grease. But there are other things to consider before buying a dish soap for your next camping trip. So, let’s take a look!

Concentration

High-concentrated dish soap will produce loads of suds but needs more water to rinse. While conventional dish soap requires less water, but you’ll need extra drops. Choose your best fit depending on access to clean water where you’re going to camp.

Ingredients

Some dish soap is very powerful to clean all the dirt and grease, but they contain irritating chemicals that may cause itching. You should definitely avoid those products. You need the one that offers a powerful cleaning agent, but gentle enough on your skin.

Do you prefer fragrance-free dish soap or a product with a fresh and sweet smell? It all depends on what you like. Some of you may want a fresh scent on your cutlery. Some others may prefer a dish soap that gets the job done without any distracting smell.

You want a dish soap that is small and lightweight, but also enough to clean all the dishes throughout the entire camping trip. Running out of dish soap when you still have loads of dishes to clean will be a nightmare. Consider how many people you’re going with and how many utensils you’re planning to use.

Michel Design Works Indigo Cotton (CU)

Nobody likes washing a bunch of dishes. It can be such an exhausting chore. But wait until you try this dish soap. With amazing fragrance, it helps make your hideous task more enjoyable. Washing dishes can be pretty therapeutic with wonderful soap smells!

Michel Design Works Indigo Cotton has a fresh scent of cotton flowers. It smells sweet and powdery with floral undertones. Don’t worry about the effectiveness because it’s packed with powerful cleaning ingredients.

What We Love

A potent dish liquid with a luxurious classical fragrance.

• Safe for children
• Compliant with EU product safety
• Safe to use around pets
• Strong fragrance may cause discomfort

Mamaforest Dishwash Soap Bar (CU)

Sometimes you just need a simple dish soap for camping. Bringing a liquid dish soap is risky because it may leak and it can be messy. Mamaforest Dishwash So a p Bar is the solution for those who want to travel light and simple. Also, if you care about the environment and concern about plastic waste, this is the perfect one to get as it’s plastic-free!

This soap bar is made of food-grade natural ingredients. It consists of coconut oil, argan oil, salt, and sugar. Mamaforest Dishwash Soap Bar also has a natural sterilizing agent that will kill germs and bacteria usually found in dirty dishes.

Zero-waste soap bar with 100% natural ingredients.

• Certified as non-irritant
• No surfactants
• Paraben-free
• Harder to store and will not last for a long time

Method Lime + Sea Salt

Method Lime + Seasalt is designed with a new formula and new bottle design. It’s also made with better plant-based formula and a streamlined bottle. The contoured shape makes it easier to grip so it won’t slip out of your hand.

The new bottle uses 35% less plastic than the previous package. The only thing that doesn’t change is the abundant suds and fresh scent. Method is now proudly practicing business with a purpose. All products are certified cruelty-free.

Get 6 bottles of liquid soaps in one package.

• The bottle is slim and easy to handle
• Phthalates-free
• Biodegradable formula
• The new pump design is harder to push

Ecover Pink Geranium

It’s pretty hard to find a non-irritating dish soap for camping with high cleansing power. Ecover Pink Geranium seems to be the answer to this problem. This liquid soap is made of natural ingredients that are guaranteed to be gentle on your hands. Not only gentle, but it’s also mighty to cut through the grease and dirt. The concentrated formula makes it effective to produce loads of suds with minimal water. Infused with the scent of pink geranium, it will leave your utensils fresh and clean.

Fresh scent with a powerful formula to clean grease.

• Natural fragrance
• Non-toxic formula
• Cruelty-free
• The cap is not leak-proof

Caldrea Rosewater Driftwood

Caldrea Rosewater Driftwood is formulated with special plant-derived ingredients. This liquid soap is very tough on grease yet also contains aloe vera to keep your hands soft. The concentrated formula produces plenty of lather to clean all your dishes with just a few drops.

Caldrea Rosewater Driftwood is not just an ordinary dish soap for camping,. This product is also designed to be aromatherapeutic. It’s made with wildflowers and essential oils. Not only washing dishes will be less stressful, but the scent is also calming.

Tough on grease, yet also moisturizing on hands.

• No chlorine
• Biodegradable
• No artificial color
• Smells like a strong perfume, may cause a headache for some

Aunt Fannie’s Microcosmic Probiotic Power

Many dish soap contains detergent, which may cause irritation and itching for some. It’s a big problem for some as it can ruin the whole camping trip. Don’t worry! Aunt Fannie’s Microcosmic Probiotic Power is made of skincare ingredients to save your sensitive skin after cleaning all the post-meal dishes.

With a balanced pH, it’s soft on your hands. And it’s capable of producing lush bubbles without harsh or drying detergents. This product is also free of sulfate, phthalates, and other harmful chemicals. Infused with 100% essential oils, it contains no artificial fragrance.

Cute and colorful packaging is a great addition to the essential oils contained.

• Free from dyes
• Skincare-grade formula
• Requires extra effort for cleaning oily dishes

Babyganics Foaming Dish Soap

A family camping trip is super fun. You can teach your children to be more active and be more responsible. Maybe they want to help you with the camping cookware , but you worry that the dish liquid will irritate their skin. Babyganics Foaming Dish Soap has come to the rescue! It’s a perfect dish soap for camping, especially for a family trip. You don’t have to worry when your children want to take part in doing the dishes. The non-toxic formula is guaranteed to be non-allergic. This soap has natural cleaning power, and it’s also dermatologist-tested.

Safe around children with playful bottle design.

• Baby bottle safe
• Pediatrician tested
• Not really effective on greasy dishes

Dawn Platinum Powerwash

Looking for a perfectly easy to use dish soap? A liquid dish soap that won’t leak even when you carry it in your hiking backpack ? You have to get yourself a Dawn Platinum Powerwash for your next camping trip. All you have to do is spray, wipe, and rinse, it’s that fast and easy!

This dish spray is 5x faster in cutting through grease. Besides, it has a much better cleaning power than a conventional dish liquid. It effectively produces loads of suds, even without water. Hands down the easiest way to clean the greasy plates and crusted pots!

Value for money! You get 4 bottles in 1 pack.

• Spray technology
• Refillable bottle
• Continuous spray for maximum coverage
• Faster and easier to use
• The continuous spray mechanism makes it not so efficient

Seventh Generation Clemente Zest & Lemongrass

Even though it looks like a home dishwashing liquid, it works as a larger option for dish soap for camping. Pocketable dish soap may be enough if you travel solo or with 2 others. But what about a camping trip with 20 high-school friends? This is where Seventh Generation Clemente Zest & Lemongrass can fill the gap.

With the 25oz pack, it will be enough to clean loads of dishes used by many. When the party is over, you don’t need to worry about running out of dish soap to clean all the dirty utensils. This product offers a squeaky clean technology to powers through all the grease and harsh residue.

97% plant-based ingredients with fresh citrus natural fragrance.

• USDA certified biobased product
• 0% triclosan
• Scented with essential oils
• Pretty big and bulky to carry

Better Life Dish Soap

Better Life Dish Soap makes a perfect dish soap for camping as it offers naturally grease-kicking agents. This is one of the best sulfate-free dish soaps you can get on the market. Sulfate is a harmful chemical that can cause irritation, clogged pores, and acne on people with sensitive skin.

Made of 100% plant-derived cleaning agents, it will be gentle on your skin. The best part is, it’s infused with vitamin E and aloe vera extract to keep your hands smooth and moisturized. Say goodbye to rough and dry hands!

100% plant-based with extra vitamin E.

• Sulfate-free
• Not tested on animals
• The liquid consistency tends to change when exposed to air

Ecos Dishmate Apricot

Ecos Dishmate Apricot is one of the best-selling items from Ecos. Ecos has been producing high-quality plant-powered cleaner since 1967, their experience is no doubt the best.

This product is a great hypoallergenic dish soap for camping, you don’t have to worry about itching hands after doing all the dishes. With just a few drops on your sponge, it can wash the whole dishes. This liquid soap can produce plenty of lather with less water. With the apricot scent, it keeps your utensils fresh like an orchard breeze!

You get 2 large 25oz bottles in 1 package.

• pH balanced
• Septic safe
• Tall bottle and quite heavy

Dawn Ultra has been the number one choice in the dish liquid category. This product is trusted and recommended by thousands of people. It’s even listed as Amazon’s Choice.

Dawn Ultra contains 3x more cleaning power to clean up dirt and grease on your cutlery. The new formula helps you get through more dishes with less dish liquid. You also get a free non-scratch scrubber to easily cut through grease without hurting the sensitive surfaces. The scrubber is designed to be double-sided for a non-scratch scrubbing and gentler washing.

The new formula requires 50% less effort for scrubbing.

• Can be used to clean stainless steel
• Doesn’t cause rust on iron
• High-concentrated formula
• Free premium scrubber
• The lid is not sealed

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day

The perfect dish soap for camping as it’s 100% biodegradable and safe for the environment. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day is made of plant-based ingredients, and it’s never tested on animals. This soap is also multipurpose. It’s gentle for handwashing yet powerful enough to clean pots and pans.

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day is inspired by the garden and the power of plants. Its passion is to preserve and cause no harm to the environment. With the garden-fresh lavender scent, cleaning dishes has never been this relaxing before. Besides this great product, we have listed other biodegradable dish soap for camping . Do take a look!

Infused with essential oils, gentle on skin, and better for the environment.

• Relaxing lavender scent
• The liquid is quite sticky

Author:  Craig Connors

As a travel enthusiast and experienced adventurer, I have spent years exploring the world and discovering hidden gems in every corner of the globe. From backpacking through Europe to trekking in the Himalayas, I have chased my passion for travel and embraced every opportunity to learn about different cultures and ways of life. Now, as a travel writer and website author, I channel my love of exploration into creating informative and inspiring content for fellow travelers. Whether you're planning a solo trip to a remote destination or seeking family-friendly activities in a bustling city, I am dedicated to providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to make the most of your journey. With a keen eye for detail and a love of storytelling, I bring each destination to life through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, highlighting the unique experiences and attractions that make each place so special. So join me on this journey of discovery, and let's explore the world together!

The Best Travel Soap Case, Dish, Bag or Container

Last Updated on May 22, 2020

Nobody wants mushy, gunky soap getting all over their clothes.

But a bar of soap is often the best cleanser to pack when traveling.

The solution is a travel soap case or bag. They’re perfect for traveling and you can also use them to take a bar of soap to the gym or sports club, but they are not all created equally.

We review a lot of travel gear at TravelingLight.com and feel that the soap case is often an undervalued travel accessory.

This post has a look at what’s on offer and picks out what we think is the best product.

At A Glance: The Best Travel Soap Case

• #1 Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Bag – A breathable yet water repellent bag to pack your soap in.
• #2 Carry-Dri Vented Travel Soap Case – A vented plastic soap case that lets your soap dry without leaking water on your clothes.
• #3 Kiasona Travel Soap Case Box – A secure case that won’t open unexpectedly.
• #4 Puting Portable Soap Saver – An economical multipack.

Packing A Bar of Soap vs Body Wash or Shower Gel

What you use at home comes down to personal preference.

But when you are traveling there is a compelling reason to pack soap in a soap holder rather than body wash or shower gel.

Body wash is a liquid and subject to the TSA liquids rule meaning you can only pack travel-size body wash bottles in your carry on luggage.

A bar of soap is solid and not subject to the liquids rule. So you don’t need to put a solid soap bar in your quart-sized baggie when going through the TSA security checkpoint.

You can pack as many soap bar cases as you want in your luggage, it’s even possible to get shampoo bars that work just as well as their liquid counterparts. And a bar of laundry soap allows you to wash your underwear in the hotel sink so you don’t need to pack as many clothes.

By switching liquids for solids you can make packing carry on luggage a lot easier.

Also, a bar of soap lasts a lot longer than body wash. I’ll be lucky is a travel-size bottle of shower gel will last me 2 showers but a bar of soap can last for weeks.

All this means that soap is a great option to pack when traveling, but you do need a travel soap dish or at the very least a ziplock bag to stop your clothes from getting wet from the soap bar.

What Makes A Good Travel Soap Dish?

It might seem like a simple product but there are still some things that a travel soap case needs to do well.

A good travel soap case:

• Protects Your Soap Bar – It’s important to let soap dry after use. If a bar of soap stays wet too long or it goes all soft and mushy.
• Doesn’t leak! – You have a quick shower and then immediately pack to get ready to check out your accommodation. Your soap bar is still going to be wet and you’d better hope your travel soap case doesn’t leak or you’ll get gunk all over your suitcase.
• Is the Right Size – Your soap container needs to be able to fit your soap bars. Make sure your soap holder is the right dimensions to hold the bar of soap that you want to pack but not be too large that it takes up space in your bag.
• Is Not Too Heavy – We’re all about traveling light here so we don’t want a soap case that’s going to add unnecessary weight to our case.

If you don’t have a soap dish for travel you could always use a plastic ziplock bag for a soap bag. The problem with that is that the soap gets all soggy and it becomes very messy fast.

The following travel soap cases are all available on Amazon if you buy we receive a small commission but it doesn’t affect the price that you pay.

Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Bag

The Matador soap bag is made with water-repellent material. This means that any splashes don’t penetrate the bag.

The fabric is also breathable so if your soap bar is damp when you put it in the bag it will be dry next time you take it out.

Frequent travelers love this travel soap case. It’s very useful when packing.

• The design means that the bag stops the gunk from getting on your clothes but allows the soap bar to dry
• Not easy to get the soap in and out of the bag. Since it’s not a soap case it doesn’t function as a soap dish or a soap holder while you are in the shower.

Carry-Dri Vented Travel Soap Case

The Carry-Dri makes some bold claims. A plastic soap case that doesn’t leak but also has vents? Surely that’s not possible.

But yet it seems like they’ve pulled it off. Many people love this soap dish for travel precisely because it’s vented and stops their soap bar from getting soggy but doesn’t leak water drips into your clothes.

If you’ve just recently had a shower it might be an idea to pack this in an outer pocket of your bag just in case. That way any drips that did escape the container would evaporate quickly.

• It’s vented so your bar of soap can dry off
• Water won’t spill on your clothes
• It will still get messy inside the case and you’ll need to wash it every now and then
• The case is significantly larger than the soap bar it holds

Carry-Dri made this video that shows their product.

Kiasona Travel Soap Case Box

The Kiasona is a hard plastic soap box that fits a normal-sized soap bar.

The included band gives extra security that the case won’t open accidently but can be a little tight to get on and off.

Inside the case, there is a sponge that is designed to wick away moisture from the soap bar so that it retains its shape.

• Airtight and doesn’t leak
• Despite the sponge, the soap bar can still degrade and become a bit soggy

PUTING Portable Soap Saver

The Puting brand of soap dishes is a more affordable option. You can get a pack of 4 soap dishes from the same price that other sellers charge for 1 dish.

That makes it a great option if you are taking more than 1 bar of soap on your trip, for example, a shampoo bar or a laundry bar.

It’s also economical if your traveling partner needs a soap case too.

• Economical multipack
• They don’t close airtight (although some people might view this as a pro)

Final Thoughts

The best travel soap case is a thing of personal preference. There is some innovation but most products are relatively similar. The ones we’ve looked at in this post give a fair representation of what’s on offer.

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When it comes to traveling, packing efficiently is key. You want to make sure you have all the essentials without feeling weighed down by bulky items. One item that is often overlooked but can be incredibly useful is travel size Dawn dish soap. This compact and versatile cleaning companion can make a world of difference during your adventures. In this article, we will explore the benefits of travel size Dawn dish soap and how it can enhance your travel experience.

The Convenience of Travel Size

Travel size Dawn dish soap offers the convenience of a compact and lightweight solution for your cleaning needs on the go. With its smaller size, it easily fits into your travel toiletry bag or backpack without taking up much space. Whether you’re camping, staying in a hotel, or traveling internationally, having this compact cleaning powerhouse by your side ensures that you are always prepared for any cleaning tasks that may arise.

Here are a few key reasons why travel size Dawn dish soap is a must-have:

• Portability: Its small size makes it easy to carry wherever you go, ensuring you’re always prepared for unexpected spills, stains, or dirty dishes.
• Lightweight: Unlike larger bottles of dish soap, travel size Dawn dish soap won’t weigh you down or take up unnecessary space in your luggage.
• Efficiency: A little goes a long way with Dawn dish soap, so a travel size bottle can easily last for an entire trip, no matter how long or short.
• Versatility: Dawn dish soap is not just for dishes. Its powerful formula can also be used for cleaning clothes, removing stains, washing fruits and vegetables, and even as a hand or body soap in a pinch.

Multiple Uses for Travel Size Dawn Dish Soap

Travel size Dawn dish soap is not just a one-trick pony. Its versatility makes it a valuable companion for various cleaning tasks during your travels. Let’s explore some of its multiple uses:

1. Cleaning Dishes

As the name implies, Dawn dish soap is exceptionally effective at cutting through grease and grime on dishes. Whether you’re enjoying a picnic, camping trip, or staying in a hotel without a dishwasher, travel size Dawn dish soap can quickly clean your dirty plates, utensils, and cookware. It lathers easily and rinses clean, leaving your dishes spotless and ready for the next meal.

2. Stain Removal

Accidents happen, especially when you’re on the go. Whether it’s a coffee spill on your favorite shirt or a wine stain on your trousers, travel size Dawn dish soap can come to the rescue. Its powerful formula effectively removes tough stains from various fabrics, making it an invaluable tool for keeping your clothes looking fresh and stain-free throughout your trip.

Here’s how you can use travel size Dawn dish soap to remove stains:

• Wet the stained area with warm water.
• Apply a small amount of Dawn dish soap directly to the stain.
• Gently rub the fabric together to create a lather.
• Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the soap to penetrate the stain.
• Rinse the fabric thoroughly with warm water.
• If the stain persists, repeat the process or try using a stain remover.

3. Laundry On-the-Go

When you’re traveling, doing laundry may not always be convenient or readily available. In such situations, travel size Dawn dish soap can be a lifesaver. Its powerful grease-cutting formula makes it suitable for hand washing clothes on the go. Whether it’s socks, underwear, or a few essential garments, Dawn dish soap can effectively remove dirt and odors, leaving your clothes clean and fresh.

To hand wash clothes using travel size Dawn dish soap:

• Fill a sink or basin with warm water.
• Add a small amount of Dawn dish soap to create a soapy solution.
• Submerge your clothes in the soapy water and agitate them gently.
• Let your clothes soak for a few minutes to allow the soap to break down dirt and grime.
• Rinse your clothes thoroughly with clean water.
• Squeeze out excess water and hang your clothes to dry.

4. Cleaning Makeup Brushes

Traveling with dirty makeup brushes not only compromises their performance but also poses a risk to your skin. Travel size Dawn dish soap can help maintain your brushes’ cleanliness and keep your skin healthy. Its gentle yet effective formula removes makeup residue, oils, and bacteria, ensuring that your brushes stay in top condition throughout your travels.

To clean your makeup brushes with travel size Dawn dish soap:

• Wet the bristles of your brushes under warm running water.
• Apply a small amount of Dawn dish soap to your palm or a brush cleaning mat.
• Gently swirl the brush bristles in the soap, creating a lather.
• Rinse the bristles thoroughly with warm water.
• Squeeze out excess water and reshape the bristles.
• Let the brushes air dry completely before using them again.

Travel Size Dawn Dish Soap: Environmentally Friendly Choice

Aside from its convenience and versatility, travel size Dawn dish soap is also an environmentally friendly choice. Dawn has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and wildlife conservation. By choosing Dawn dish soap, you also support their efforts to protect wildlife and their habitats.

Dawn is well-known for its “Dawn Helps Save Wildlife” campaign, where they donate a portion of their sales to wildlife rescue organizations. They have played a vital role in helping clean and rehabilitate animals affected by oil spills, making them a brand with a purpose.

Furthermore, Dawn is a biodegradable soap, meaning it breaks down naturally over time, minimizing its impact on the environment. So, not only does travel size Dawn dish soap offer convenience during your travels, but it also allows you to make a positive impact on the planet.

Travel size Dawn dish soap is an invaluable addition to your travel essentials. Its compact size, versatility, and effectiveness make it a must-have for any traveler. From cleaning dishes to removing stains and hand washing clothes, Dawn dish soap has you covered. Additionally, by choosing Dawn, you support their commitment to wildlife conservation and help protect the environment. So, next time you hit the road, don’t forget to pack the travel size Dawn dish soap and unlock the convenience and versatility it offers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the travel size dawn dish soap convenient to carry while traveling.

Yes, the travel size Dawn dish soap is specifically designed to be compact and portable, making it convenient for travel. Its small size allows you to easily pack it in your luggage without taking up much space.

How much dish soap is included in the travel size Dawn bottle?

The exact amount of dish soap may vary slightly depending on the specific product, but generally, the travel size Dawn dish soap bottles contain around 3-4 ounces of liquid soap. This quantity is sufficient for multiple uses and can last for several washes.

Can I use the travel size Dawn dish soap for purposes other than dishwashing?

Indeed! While the travel size Dawn dish soap is primarily intended for dishwashing, it can also be used for various other cleaning tasks. It works effectively on grease and stains, making it suitable for washing utensils, removing grime from surfaces, or even doing laundry in emergencies.

Is the travel size Dawn dish soap available in different scents?

Yes, the travel size Dawn dish soap comes in a variety of scents to choose from. You can find options such as citrus, apple blossom, lavender, and more. These pleasant fragrances not only help to eliminate food odors but also leave your dishes smelling fresh and clean.

Is the travel size Dawn dish soap safe to use on all types of dishes?

Absolutely! The travel size Dawn dish soap is formulated to be gentle yet effective on various types of dishes. It can be safely used on glassware, ceramics, stainless steel, and even delicate items like fine china. You can trust Dawn to leave your dishes clean without causing any damage.

Can I refill the travel size Dawn dish soap bottle with a larger size bottle?

While it is possible to refill the travel size Dawn dish soap bottle, it is important to note that the bottle itself may not be designed for long-term use. Refilling it multiple times might compromise its durability. It’s generally recommended to purchase a new travel size bottle to ensure proper functionality and avoid any potential leaks.

Final Thoughts

Travel size Dawn dish soap is an essential item for any traveler. Its compact size makes it convenient to carry and the powerful cleaning formula ensures that dishes are left sparkling clean. Whether you’re camping, staying in a hotel, or traveling in an RV, having a travel size Dawn dish soap in your bag is a game-changer. It cuts through grease and grime effortlessly, saving you time and effort. So, next time you embark on a journey, don’t forget to pack travel size Dawn dish soap to keep your dishes clean and fresh.

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10 Best Travel Soap Cases: Traveler's Top Picks!

There's nothing worse than opening your luggage to find soapy dampness all over your clothes or electronics! Luckily, I discovered travel soap cases, which have really come a long way since their invention. Learn about some of my favourite picks...

Today, soap is on almost every traveler's  packing list . Let's be real: even if you stay at a hotel that provides shampoo and soap, the free stuff is usually not that great.

I always like to take a favorite soap and shampoo bar with me for the start of a longer trip. Then I usually buy new ones locally to explore new scents. Why? I like that soaps and shampoo bars aren't as bulky as their liquid counterparts. 

The only issue is storing them properly. You don't want wet soap bars in your luggage, especially not if you also have books and electronics in your backpack or suitcase. While a plastic bag would do the job, it wouldn't do it well.

Enter the travel soap case: The perfect solution to storing soap when traveling. In this article, I'll introduce you to 10 of the best travel soap cases and give you some helpful info.

How Do You Store Soap When Traveling?

I already mentioned that a mere plastic bag or wrap isn't the solution. So, what is it? There are two common ways to store soap while on the road.

Travel Soap Cases

The travel soap case, also called a travel soap container or box, is usually square, oval, or round. It can be made from plastic, metal, and other materials like bamboo. Plastic-free options are becoming more popular these days.

A travel soap case is made from a lower and upper half. The lower half sometimes has a separate soap dish in it. The two halves seal the case when closed so that no water escapes.

Travel Soap Bags

A good travel soap bag is a suitable alternative if you have nothing heavy in your luggage. A soap bag isn't as sturdy as a soap case, so your soap can easily be squashed, especially if it's still wet.

Some soap bags are cool though. I like  Travel Buddy's travel soap bag . It's awesome if you carry a  backpack  because you can attach it to the outside. This solves the problem of soap leaking inside your bag!

When Was the Travel Soap Case Invented?

Soap has existed for over 4,000 years, and soap dishes for at least 1,400 years. Soap containers from the 18th century already had important features for modern soap cases. They could be beautiful but weren't exactly made for traveling light.

It seems impossible to pinpoint the first-ever travel soap case. But it's safe to say plastic travel soap containers as we know them today haven't been around earlier than the 20th century.

What to Keep In Mind When Buying Travel Soap Containers

There are three important things to consider when choosing a suitable travel soap container.

3. Material 

You don't want something flimsy. It must be strong enough not to be squashed by everything else in your pack.

Soaps can come in all sorts of shapes, usually round or square. Ensure you buy a container that suits the soap you use.

Buy a case that is just big enough to fit your soap. If the soap container is too big, your soap will move around too much, making the inside messy.

And if it's too small, you'll have a problem closing the container once the soap is in it!

10 Great Soap Storage Solutions for Travelers

10. best small travel soap case.

AUEAR's small portable soap container  is one of the smallest travel soap cases you can find. Each of the four cases is just over 7 cm long and wide. If you like the colors but need a slightly bigger case, the company also has a bigger case.

The cases are made from non-toxic, food-grade PP plastic and are lightweight.

Reasons to Like AUER's Travel Soap Case

• Very good price for a 4-pack
• Pretty colors
• Ideal size for small bars of soap

9. Best Cool Design Travel Soap Case

Most travel soap cases are pretty boring, but there's a cool exception. I love these  Cactus travel soap cases . They're too cute!

Their looks aren't the only great point. They also have a self-draining soap dish, so your soap doesn't have to sit in water. Plus, they're made from quite sturdy plastic, so they'll survive the fall if you drop them! 

Reasons to Like Cactus Travel Soap Cases

• Awesome design
• Comes in beautiful colors
• Very sturdy

8. Best Large Travel Soap Case

QUIYMEI's travel soap case  is the best solution if you like big, chunky bars of soap. This soapbox is almost 15 cm long and almost 9 cm wide. This makes it one of the biggest travel soap containers on the market.

The plastic soap case is big and comes with some extras: a silicone band to seal the box in properly, a soap bag, and a drain tray.

Reasons to Like QUIYMEI's Travel Soap Case

• Great price, considering the extras you get
• Comes in two stylish designs
• 100% leak-proof

7. Best Travel Soap Case Set

Do you want to take a soap, a shampoo bar, and a conditioner bar with you? Then one soap case isn't enough. 

This  4-Pack of travel soap cases  is the perfect match if your soap and shampoo bars come in different shapes. Two cases are round, and two are oval, so you'll have space for both round and square bars. This plastic soap case set comes with four silicone bands you can use to make sure the cases don't open in your bags.

Reasons to Like This 4-Pack Travel Soap Case Set

• Sturdy and easy to clean
• Simple but elegant design
• 2 different shapes

6. Best Round Travel Soap Case

Round soap? No problem!  Truly Clear's round soap case  is an amazing option if your soap isn't square. It has a diameter of about 9.5 cm.

Truly Clear designed this soap case to fit their own soap bars, but it also works perfectly for other round soaps. If you don't mind its logo, this case is perfect. It has a removable drain tray to dry your soap correctly.

Reasons to Like Truly Clear's Round Soap Case

• Simple design
• Removable soap tray

5. Best Square Travel Soap Case

PORTINEER's Carry-Dry EZ travel soap container  is a cool soap case. It uses basic physics to let in air and trap water to help your soap get and stay dry.

This case has a small lanyard attached to hang it in the shower. There's also space to attach another lanyard if needed. 

What I like about this case is its blue color and sturdy nature. Great for clumsy people or if you have loads of heavy stuff in your luggage.

Reasons to Like PORTINEER's Carry-Dry EZ Travel Soap Container

• Patented design
• Silicone strap and seal for extra leak-protection
• Like armor for your soap

4. Best Transparent Travel Soap Case

If you're not into fancy designs or bold colors,  Elimeta's clear soap box  might just be the thing for you. These soap cases are made from transparent plastic, so you can easily see what's in them.

Want a pro tip? Soap cases like that are perfect for storing hair ties, bobbles, and other small items. You can keep your luggage pretty organized with these.

Reasons to Like Elimeta's Clear Soap Box

• Available as 3- or 5-pack
• Ideal size for travel soap bars and other small stuff

3. Best Travel Soap Dish

Are you staying in a place for a little longer? You might want to consider using your travel soap case as a soap dish.  Quatish's soap holder  does just that. Just take the removable tray out and use it as a soap dish.

The soap holder comes with a soap bag made from natural sisal. Using the soap with it produces a nice foam and releases the soap's fragrance nicely.

Reasons to Like Quatish's Soap Holder

• Available in some great colors
• Leak-proof when used as a travel case
• Multi-purpose

2. Best Plastic-Free Travel Soap Dish

Are you looking for a more eco-friendly option? Then  Cabilock's Soap Travel Case  is the answer. It's made from aluminum, which means the product is plastic-free. 

The design of this case is simple, making it suitable for almost anybody. The case is easy to open and close, but still leak-proof. 

Reasons to Like Cabilock's Soap Travel Case

• Timeless, simple design
• High-quality material

1. Best Travel Soap Dish for Shampoo Bars

The  4 Pillars of Peace soap container collection  is something special. Each soap container comes with the definition of an inspiring word on its inside.

Each container is made from durable, top-quality Polypropylene plastic that will survive falls and keep your shampoo bars from being squashed. Plus, there's also a self-draining soap tray inside each box, which helps to make your shampoo bars last longer.

Reasons to Like 4 Pillars of Peace Soap Container Collection

• Inspirational, laser-engraved interior lid
• Very durable
• 4 cases in bold colors

Enjoy Your Travels While Smelling Nice

As you see, there's a travel soap case for everyone and every purpose. The choice is all yours. 

Buying a soap container is a small decision compared to other travel-related stuff, but it can make a world's difference. It's worth spending some time choosing the right one.

It's nice to take a shower with your favorite soap at the end of the day, especially if the soap is in great condition!

Now that you know all about travel soap cases, you can start to craft your ideal travel experience for you, your family, and your friends.

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Best soap dish for travel – a soap bag!

In 2018, the frustration of traveling with soap came to an end with Matador’s introduction of its FlatPak™ Soap Bar Case  and its Dry-Through™ technology.

I marveled at the FlatPack™ from the moment I laid my hands and eyes on it. “This,” I mimicked back to the Matador folks, “is for carrying soap?” Yes, they nodded. “And the soap won’t get gooey?” I asked. “And everything in my bag won’t get all wet and gooey,” I further pressed them. They nodded. A smile started on my face. I rolled the FlatPack™ over in my hands. This is sooo cool! I said, the words breaking through my growing smile. “I have to have one of these!” As soon as it was released, I bought mine. I was definitely trying it during my next travels.

How to carry soap — before 2018

My plastic soap dish and melted soap.

• Purchase (or borrow) a plastic, covered soap dish
• Rub off the suds from your wet soap bar
• Drop your soap into the plastic soap dish — keep the top open until the soap dries or put the soap dish into a plastic bag that zips closed
• Pack that soap dish
• Be sure to wipe out the melted soap often

If your soap is dry for sure, you can slip the soap dish in with your clothing but you may want to keep it in a plastic bag. You may want to make sure it’s wedged tightly in a part of your suitcase where it won’t open up and get your other belongings all soapy. A rubber band or ponytail band may help, or may slip off as with this curved soap dish.

How to carry soap when traveling — starting 2018

• Purchase (or borrow) a Matador FlatPack™
• Drop your soap into the FlatPack
• Roll the top of the FlatPack
• Buckle the FlatPack, maybe around your bag’s strap for fastest soap drying

No need to worry about your soap’s gunk getting all over your stuff because only soap vapor, as Matador calls it, comes out of the FlatPack.

You can actually put the FlatPack directly into your suitcase/backpack. However, your soap will dry better when you place the case where air can circulate around it. Clip it onto your bag as you move around if it’s still wet when you leave.

For me, soap is no longer even a small frustration. No more large plastic, so more room in my travel bag. And no more heroic measures to keep my beautiful Dove soap from melting.

Here you can see how a full 135-gram bar of soap, a typical size bar, can fit inside well, and how much less space is taken in a bag as the soap is used up. For me, that’s 3-4 weeks. There’s a fold at the bottom to accommodate the width of a new bar and there’s plenty of height to roll the top. When my soap is smaller, I can even pop it into my toiletry case. You may be able to fit it into yours at all times. (Notice I’m careful of where my razor is.)

New soap vs used

When soap is smaller it even fits in my toiletry case

FlatPack Specifications

• 11 grams — lighter than a soap dish
• Fits standard-size soap bars up to  4″ x 2.4 ” x 1.3″

Not clear here: FlatPak is smaller than my plastic case.

• 3X lighter — compared to most traditional plastic soap bar cases
• 6X more compact — when compared to most soap bar cases containing 1oz bar of soap
• Dry-Through™ Technology lets your soap dry through the case
• Flexible Fabric design adapts to the size of the soap bar
• Hypalon® rolltop closure + YKK® buckle
• TSA approved*
• Packs flat in drawer/closet/travel bag when not being used

*I’m glad the FlatPack is TSA approved but as a bar of soap is solid and not a liquid, I don’t see how that’s an issue. I think this is just there because Matador also makes FlatPak™ Toiletry Bottles for liquids . (Looking forward to trying them too.)

My washcloth experiment

I love this soap bag but I’ll save you from a lesson I learned. Shortly after I first started using mine, I was moving from one location to another and I also had my quick dry polyester washing cloth to deal with. I didn’t plan well so although those things dry quite quickly, it was still wet so I put the cloth in alongside my bar of soap. Maybe the one-way membrane in the soap bag would enable my washcloth to dry inside. And then, to complicate things more, I put this in my backpack rather than hanging it outside in the air. The result: Dove goo inside my bag. As you’d likely guess, the web cloth melted my Dove soap. Matador does state that we should put the soap alone into the case.

However, I may try that again, with a somewhat drier cloth, hanging the soap bag outside in the air. But not with my best soap.

  Bar Soap vs Body Wash I’m at a loss as to why some travelers carry liquid body wash. No matter where you use it, it wastes tons of plastic. But for travel, it also becomes a space and spill issue as well as a 100ml/3oz issue. It’s funny that people spend extra money on bar shampoo while carrying a liquid soap. For travel, a bar of soap is always the most convenient way to pack.

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A History of Moscow in 13 Dishes

Jun 06 2018.

War, hunger, and some of the world’s great doomed social experiments all changed the way that Moscow eats.

Moscow, the European metropolis on Asia’s western flank, has always been a canvas for competing cultures. Its cuisine is no different. The ancient baselines of winter grains, root vegetables, and cabbage acquired scaffolding from both directions: eastern horsemen brought meat on sticks, western craftsmen brought pastries, and courtly French chefs came and drowned it all in cream.

History has a place on the plate here, as well: war, hunger, and some of the world’s great doomed social experiments from Serfdom to Communism to Bandit Capitalism all changed the way that Moscow eats. So in the spirit of all of those grand failures, we—a Russian chef and an American writer—will attempt here to reduce the towering history of this unknowable city to 13 dishes, with some Imperial past but a special emphasis on the more recent decades of culinary paroxysms as Moscow emerged from its Soviet slumber.

Olivier Salad

To visualize the long marriage between French and Russian cuisines, picture Peter the Great, on a diplomatic sojourn to Paris in 1717, a “ stranger to etiquette ”, meeting the 7-year-old boy-king Louis XV and lifting him in the air out of sheer elán. These things were simply not done, and yet, there they were. Peter’s joyful (and often envious) fascination with all things French took hold, among other places, in the kitchen. He brought French chefs back to his palaces, and then the lesser nobility followed suit, and when the first restaurants emerged in Moscow, they also spoke French. The Hermitage Restaurant, which was open from 1864 until history intervened in 1917, had a Francophone Belgian named Lucien Olivier as a chef, and he made a salad that was a perfectly unrestrained combination of French flavors and Russian ingredients: grouse! Veal tongue! Proto-mayonnaise! The ingredients now tend toward the pedestrian—boiled beef, dill pickles, various vegetables all bound with mayonnaise—and it has become a staple of Russian cuisine, especially on New Year’s. And yes, if you’ve ever seen the lonely Ensalada Rusa wilting behind the sneezeguard of a Spanish tapas bar, that is supposed to be a successor to the Olivier. But in Moscow, you should eat Matryoshka ’s version, which is not the original recipe but has some of that imperial richness: crayfish, quail, sturgeon caviar, and remoulade, all under a translucent aspic skirt, for 990₽ ($16).

There’s a type of expression around bottling things—bottled lightning, summer in a jar, etc.—that feels very apt here. What exactly is bottled with vareniye (jam)? A lot more than just fruit. These jams, which tend to be thinner than western varieties—with whole berries or fruit chunks in syrup—are bottled with a lot of Russian identity. There’s the Russian love of countryside. Deep dacha culture of summer cottages and personal orchards. Traditional naturopathy (raspberry vareniye taken with tea will fight fever). And above all, friendship is bottled here— vareniye made from the overabundance of fruit at one’s dacha is the most typical Russian gift, real sharing from real nature, even in the often-cynical heart of Europe’s largest megacity. Visitors who are short on lifelong friendships in Moscow can pick some up fine vareniye at any Lavka Lavka shop (we recommend the delicate young pine cone jam) or, curiously enough, at many Armenian stores.

Borodinsky Bread

The clinical-sounding title of Lev Auerman’s 1935 classic Tekhnologiya Khlebopecheniya ( Bread Baking Technology) doesn’t promise scintillation. But Auerman’s recipe for rye bread changed Russian bread forever. An older legend had it that the bread was baked dark for mourning by a woman widowed in the battle of Borodino in 1812, but the real birth of the bread came from Auerman’s recipes. A modification on sweet, malted Baltic breads, Auerman’s Borodinsky bread was 100% rye and used caraway or anise. The recipe has evolved a bit—today it is 80% rye and 20% wheat high extraction flour and leans more on coriander than caraway. But its flavor profile (sweet, chewy) as well as its characteristic L7 mold —a deep brick of bread—has made it easily identifiable as the traditional, ubiquitous, every-occasion bread of Moscow. You can buy it everywhere, but the Azbuka Vkusa high-end markets have a reliably good sliced version.

Buckwheat Grechka

Look closely at those Russians who have followed their money to live in London, or are vacationing in Cyprus or Antalya. See the slight melancholy that not even cappuccinos or sunshine can erase. It’s not because Russians are gloomy by nature; it’s probably because there is no real grechka outside of Russia and Ukraine, and that is devastating. Buckwheat grain and groats— grechka (or grecha in Saint Petersburg)—are deep in the culture. It’s a wartime memory: May 9 Victory Day celebrations feature military kitchens serving buckwheat like they did at the front. It’s a little slice of Russian history that lies somewhere between oatmeal and couscous. In Moscow, eat it at Dr. Zhivago with milk (180₽/US$2.90) or mushrooms (590₽/US$9.50), and rejoice.

Mimoza Salad

This fantastically expressive egg-and-canned-fish salad is a testament to Soviet ingenuity—it’s the ultimate puzzle to make a drastically limited food chain sparkle—and the universal human thrill of layering foods. The geological creation starts with a base layer of fish, then layers of grated cooked potato, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, grated carrots, sweet onion, diced egg whites and then capped with a brilliant yellow crumble of boiled egg yolk. It sits there on the plate, dazzling like the flowering mimosa tree it is named after. The taste? Well, it’s comfort food. Pick some up to go at any Karavaev Brothers location —the excellent deli chain sells it for 650₽ (US$10.40) a kilo.

It seems odd, almost impossible, to imagine a time in Russia before shashlik. It’s meat on a stick, something that all humans should have had on the menu since at least the time of Prometheus. But shashlik as we know it know—cubes of marinated meat cooked with vegetables over a mangal grill—didn’t really take off in Russia until the early 1900s. And due to a lack of suitable meat in much of the Soviet era (there were no meat cattle herds, only dairy), we’re starting the clock on shashlik in the late Soviet period. Despite its relatively recent (re)appearance, it is now the ubiquitous grill phenomenon of Russia, a welcome ritual of summer.

Much of Russian cuisine has borrowed heavily from Central Asia and further east over the millennia ( pelmeni anyone?), but plov is a striking example of an entire eastern dish making its way directly into Russian households. With the collapse of the Soviet Union and upheaval in many Central Asian Soviet Republics, mass economic migration to Moscow took off in the late 80s and early 90s. Central Asians today are the lifeblood of the Moscow labor force (part of up to 10-12 million Central Asian migrants living in Russia), and plov—rice steamed in stock with meat and vegetables—has jumped from the migrant communities to the homes of Muscovites everywhere. It has developed an unfortunate reputation for being a food that even finicky kids will eat, so there is a lot of harried domestic plov being made. But you can get a fully expressed Uzbek version at Danilovsky Market, online at plov.com , or at Food City—the surf-and-turf Tsukiji of Moscow.

The Big Mac

So many of the difficulties in American-Russian relations come down to one foundational attitude problem: The Americans (that’s half of this writing duo) were incredibly, distressingly smug through the entire fall of the Soviet Union. We mistook Soviet failure for an American victory, and that made all the difference. What does that have to do with a Big Mac? Well, when Russia’s first McDonald’s opened on Pushkinskaya in 1990 and 5000 people turned out to wait in line for the first taste of America, we back home in the states mistook it for culinary and commercial superiority. But there was something more complicated happening: Russians had been denied Western goods for so long and with such force that any outside identity was much-needed oxygen. And the long-term victory, as McDonald’s has continued to thrive in post-Soviet Russia, really belongs to the local franchise, which used higher-quality ingredients than in the U.S. and created a chain that was successful not because of its American identity but because of its Russian modifications. We wouldn’t recommend eating at any McDonald’s, especially not when there is Teremok for your fast-food needs, but having a soda in the original location is one way to sit and ponder the sin of hubris. And to use the free toilet and Wi-Fi.

The crown jewel of Levantine meat preparations, perhaps the single greatest street meat in the world: Shawarma. It first came to Moscow with a shawarma joint across from the Passazh mall, opened in the early 90s by Syrian cooks who dazzled masses with their sizzling, spinning, spiced meat emporium. Lines that stretched into the hundreds of people weren’t uncommon in those heady early days. And even though the original spot closed many years ago, Moscow shawarma only grew from there, mutating into the beast it is today, where you’re likely to find chicken, cabbage, mayo and a thin tomato sauce all combining to make the Levant a distant memory.

Fish Tartare aka Sashimi

One result of the aforementioned American smugness is that the West seemed surprised at how rapidly 1990s Russia assimilated some of the most hardcore capitalist traits, including but not limited to conspicuous consumerism. Moscow’s new elite was very, very good at that. What could be more conspicuous that recreating a restrained, exclusive seafood cuisine from Japan in the chaotic, landlocked megacity of Moscow? The very improbability of high-end sushi and sashimi in Moscow fueled much of its allure, and even though the trends have moved on from sushi, you can still tell the emotional attachment that the oligarch class has to those formative wastes of money. Sumosan restaurant started in Moscow back in 1997 and has since expanded to Monte Carlo and Londongrad , where they serve a dish that they call Fish Tartare, among others, in their restaurants and through their private jet catering service.

Blue Cheese roll

If the early elite sushi restaurants in Moscow were the frivolous edge of a food phenomenon, then Yakitoriya , a chain which started in the late 1990s, democratized it with affordable sushi rolls geared to local tastes. The Blue Cheese Roll, available now on their menu, seems like the apex (or nadir) of the Russianized roll: salmon, smoked eel, cucumber, cream cheese, Blue Cheese sauce. It might not be Jiro’s dream, but a true Russian middle class, one that can work honestly, earn meaningful salaries, and have a freaky sushi roll at the end of the week just like the rest of us—that’s something worthing dreaming for. Blue Cheese Roll, Yakitoriya, 417₽ (US$6.70)

If you’re American, have you ever wondered why tacos took over middle America but sopes remain virtually unknown? It’s curious how a country can assimilate some foods from their neighbors and but remain blissfully ignorant of others. That may explain what took place two years ago in Moscow, when the city seemingly discovered, as if for the first time, the bagged awesomeness that is khinkali , a soup dumpling from Russia’s southern neighbor Georgia. It became very trendy very quickly, and khinkali joints sprouted across Moscow like griby after a rain. But it wasn’t just that dish: what they were serving was a bit of the imagined southern, sybaritic lifestyle of the Caucasus, as promised in restaurant names like Est’ Khinkali Pit Vino ( Eat Khinkali Drink Wine ). Your best bets are at the stately Sakhli , around 100₽ (US$1.60) per soft, fulsome dumpling, or the more modernized Kafe Khinkalnaya on Neglinnaya Street , 100₽ (US$0.80) a dumpling.

We have named burrata—yes, that Italian alchemy of cheese and cream—the Perfect Dish of Moscow 2018, if only because it is the Dish of the Moment, ready to be enjoyed at the height of its faddishness now, and equally ready to be replaced when the city decides to move on. Read Anna Maslovskaya’s masterful breakdown of why—and where—to eat burrata in Moscow.

Top image: Olivier salad with chicken. Photo by: Kvector /Shutterstock

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