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Discover 1765 iconic traditional dishes from 151 countries - what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Margherita Pizza
Naples' classic pizza - tomato, mozzarella and basil on a blistered wood-fired crust.
Italy ·
Naples, Campania 
Sushi
Vinegared rice paired with raw fish and seafood - nigiri, maki and more.
Japan ·
Tokyo 
Tacos al Pastor
Marinated spit-roasted pork on corn tortillas with pineapple, onion and coriander.
Mexico ·
Mexico City 
Tiramisù
Coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with whipped mascarpone and dusted with cocoa - Italy's most exported dessert.
Asado
Slow wood-fire grilled beef - Argentina's social ritual.
Argentina ·
Nationwide 
Biryani
Fragrant layered rice and spiced meat sealed and slow-steamed.
India ·
Hyderabad 
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken simmered in a silky, mildly spiced tomato-and-butter gravy.
Ceviche
Fresh raw fish "cooked" in lime juice with red onion, ají chilli and coriander, served with sweet potato and corn.
Peru ·
Lima 
Croissant
Buttery, flaky laminated crescent - the soul of a French breakfast.
France ·
Nationwide 
Khachapuri
Georgia's iconic cheese-filled bread - the boat-shaped Adjaruli version crowned with molten cheese, a soft egg and butter.
Georgia ·
Adjara 
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Lechon
Whole spit-roasted pig with shatteringly crisp skin.
Philippines ·
Cebu 
Pastéis de Nata
Flaky custard tarts with caramelised, blistered tops.
Portugal ·
Lisbon 
Peking Duck
Roast duck prized for its lacquered, crisp skin, wrapped in thin pancakes.
China ·
Beijing 
Pho
Vietnam's aromatic noodle soup - clear broth, rice noodles, herbs and beef.
Vietnam ·
Hanoi 
Ramen
Japanese wheat-noodle soup in a rich broth with pork, egg and toppings.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Rome's iconic pasta of egg, pecorino, guanciale and black pepper - silky and rich, and famously made without cream.
Adana Kebab
Hand-minced, chilli-spiced lamb grilled on a wide skewer.
Turkey ·
Adana 
Barbacoa
Lamb slow-steamed in agave leaves in an earth pit.
Bibimbap
Warm rice topped with sauteed vegetables, beef, a fried egg and gochujang, mixed at the table.
South Korea ·
Jeonju 
Birria
Rich chilli-braised meat stew, also tucked into crispy tacos.
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Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Florence's iconic thick-cut Chianina steak, grilled rare over open coals and sold by weight.
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Cantonese Roast Goose
Lacquered roast goose with crisp skin and juicy meat.
Cheeseburger
Griddled beef patty and melted cheese in a soft bun - an American icon.
United States ·
Nationwide 
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chewy buttery cookie studded with chocolate chips.
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