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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Cheeseburger
Griddled beef patty and melted cheese in a soft bun — an American icon.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chewy buttery cookie studded with chocolate chips.
Fried Chicken
Buttermilk-brined chicken in a crunchy seasoned crust.
Pastrami on Rye
Towering hand-cut pastrami piled on rye with mustard.
Poke
Cubed raw tuna seasoned and served over rice.
BBQ Ribs
Low-and-slow smoked pork ribs with a sticky, smoky bark.
Chili Dog
All-beef hot dog in a soft bun topped with meaty beanless chili, yellow mustard and chopped onion — the American ballpark classic.
Dirt Lover
Dirt Lover counts among the traditional food of the United States, a cheese locals hold dear.
Johnnycake
Hailing from the United States, Johnnycake is a much-loved flatbread.
Kunik
Kunik is a beloved cheese, traditional to the United States.
Little Ypsi
Little Ypsi is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of the United States.
Minorcan Clam Chowder
A tomato-based Florida chowder of clams, potatoes, and datil peppers, brought to St. Augustine by Mahón-Menorca settlers in the 18th century.
New York Cheesecake
Dense, tall and ultra-creamy baked cheesecake.
Pepperoni
Rooted in the United States, Pepperoni is a sausage enjoyed for generations.
Potatoes O'Brien
Potatoes O'Brien is one of the classic dishes in the potato dish tradition of the United States.
Brownie
Dense, fudgy chocolate squares with a crackly top.
Buffalo Wings
Crispy chicken wings tossed in tangy hot sauce.
Buñelos Aga
From the United States, Buñelos Aga is a well-known snack.
Cameo
From the United States, Cameo is a well-known cheese.
Chicken and Waffles
Crisp fried chicken on a waffle with maple syrup.
Chicken Creole
Rooted in the United States, Chicken Creole is a chicken dish enjoyed for generations.
Cinnamon Roll
Soft swirled bun filled with cinnamon sugar and iced.
Crab Cakes
Pan-fried patties of lump crab with minimal binder.
Fajitas
Sizzling grilled meat and peppers wrapped in tortillas.