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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Frozen Yogurt
From the United States, Frozen Yogurt is a well-known frozen dessert.
Gumbo
Louisiana stew of dark roux, the holy trinity and seafood.
Johnny Rickey
Rooted in the United States, Johnny Rickey is a cocktail enjoyed for generations.
Key Lime Pie
Tart lime custard in a graham crust under meringue.
Lobster Roll
Sweet lobster meat piled into a buttered, toasted bun.
Onion Burger
Rooted in the United States, Onion Burger is a burger enjoyed for generations.
Po'Boy
Crusty Louisiana sub stuffed with fried shrimp or roast beef.
Pulled Pork
Smoked pork shoulder shredded and sauced in a bun.
Reuben Sandwich
Grilled rye stacked with corned beef, kraut and dressing.
Sesame Chicken
Hailing from the United States, Sesame Chicken is a much-loved fried chicken dish.
Shoofly Pie
Shoofly Pie counts among the traditional food of the United States, a sweet pie locals hold dear.
Skip And go Naked
Skip And go Naked is a beloved cocktail, traditional to the United States.
Slow Comfortable
Slow Comfortable is a traditional cocktail from the United States.
Tetrazzini
Tetrazzini is a beloved casserole, traditional to the United States.
Akutaq
Indigenous Alaskan "ice cream" of whipped caribou or seal oil folded with seasonal berries and snow, served at Nalukataq in Utqiaġvik.
Apple Pie
Spiced apples baked in a flaky double crust.
Banana Bread
Moist sweet loaf made from very ripe bananas.
Biscuits and Gravy
Flaky buttermilk biscuits under creamy sausage gravy.
Boilermaker
An American bar ritual of dropping a shot of whiskey into a glass of beer, served at diners and taverns across the Midwest and Northeast.
California Sourdough Bread
Wild-yeast sourdough loaf born during the California Gold Rush, with thick crust and tangy crumb, perfected in San Francisco.
Canadian Prairie Fire
Canadian Prairie Fire is a beloved cocktail, traditional to the United States.
Chili con Carne
Spicy stew of beef, chillies and sometimes beans.
Clam Cake
From the United States, Clam Cake is a well-known snack.
Clam Chowder
Creamy New England soup of clams, potato and salt pork.