Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Peking Duck
Roast duck prized for its lacquered, crisp skin, wrapped in thin pancakes.
Cantonese Roast Goose
Lacquered roast goose with crisp skin and juicy meat.
Hot Pot
A simmering communal broth you cook your own feast in.
Xiao Long Bao
Shanghai's iconic soup dumpling, a delicate wrapper hiding a pocket of savoury broth.
Dim Sum
The Cantonese small-plate tradition — steamer baskets of dumplings, buns and rolls, shared slowly over pots of tea.
Hújiāo Bǐng
Rooted in China, Hújiāo Bǐng is a snack enjoyed for generations.
Keemun Black Tea
Keemun is China's celebrated fragrant black tea, grown in Qimen County, Anhui, with a sweet, winey, orchid-tinged character that anchors classic blends.
Liang Ban Qie zi
Liang Ban Qie zi counts among the traditional food of China, an appetizer locals hold dear.
Tāsìmì
From China, Tāsìmì is a well-known lamb/mutton dish.
Tun na yu Bao
Hailing from China, Tun na yu Bao is a much-loved savoury pastry.
Baozi
Fluffy steamed buns wrapped around savoury or sweet fillings.
Chaoshou
Rooted in China, Chaoshou is a dumpling enjoyed for generations.
Char Siu
Glossy, sweet-savoury roast pork with caramelised edges.
Dan Dan Noodles
Sichuan noodles in a spicy, numbing, nutty sauce.
Dongpo Pork
Glistening braised pork belly squares, named for a poet.
Egg Tart
Silky baked custard in a crisp tart shell.
Fish-Fragrant Eggplant
Silky aubergine in a sweet, sour and spicy sauce.
Hong Shao Rou
Glossy red-braised pork belly, sweet and savoury.
Jianbing
A savoury breakfast crepe folded around a crisp cracker.
Kung Pao Chicken
Diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, chilli and numbing pepper.
Mapo Tofu
Silky tofu in a fiery, numbing chilli-bean sauce.
Salt and Pepper Squid
Crisp fried squid tossed with chilli, garlic and pepper.
Scallion Pancake
Flaky, chewy fried flatbread layered with spring onion.
Twice-Cooked Pork
Pork belly simmered then stir-fried with bean paste.