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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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All dishes

111 total
Fiesta Cheddar -- traditional dish from United States
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.1

Fiesta Cheddar

Fiesta Cheddar is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Pawlet -- traditional dish from United States
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.1

Pawlet

Pawlet is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Pigs in Blankets -- traditional dish from United States
Breads & Pastries ★ 4.1

Pigs in Blankets

Pigs in Blankets is a beloved savoury pastry, traditional to the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Railroad Spike -- traditional dish from United States
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.1

Railroad Spike

Railroad Spike is a beloved cocktail, traditional to the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Salemville Smokehaus Blue -- traditional dish from United States
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.1

Salemville Smokehaus Blue

Salemville Smokehaus Blue is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Shredded Chicken Sandwich -- traditional dish from United States
Street Food ★ 4.1

Shredded Chicken Sandwich

Shredded Chicken Sandwich is a beloved sandwich, traditional to the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Banana Pudding -- traditional dish from United States
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.0

Banana Pudding

Banana Pudding is a beloved pudding, traditional to the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Blonde Ale -- traditional dish from United States
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.0

Blonde Ale

Rooted in the United States, Blonde Ale is an ale enjoyed for generations.

🇺🇸 United States
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.0

Corn Whiskey

Hailing from the United States, Corn Whiskey is a much-loved spirit.

🇺🇸 United States
Dixie Dog -- traditional dish from United States
Street Food ★ 4.0

Dixie Dog

Western North Carolina red-dyed all-beef hot dog in a soft bun, topped with beanless chili, mustard and chopped onion.

🇺🇸 United States · 📍 Western North Carolina / Blue Ridge Mountains
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.0

Friesago

Friesago is a traditional cheese from the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Greek-Style Pizza -- traditional dish from United States
Breads & Pastries ★ 4.0

Greek-Style Pizza

Greek-Style Pizza is one of the classic dishes in the pizza tradition of the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Midwestern Orange Rolls -- traditional dish from United States
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.0

Midwestern Orange Rolls

Midwestern Orange Rolls is one of the classic dishes in the sweet pastry tradition of the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Peanut Butter Cookie -- traditional dish from United States
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.0

Peanut Butter Cookie

Peanut Butter Cookie counts among the traditional food of the United States, a cookie locals hold dear.

🇺🇸 United States
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.0

Tarentaise

Tarentaise counts among the traditional food of the United States, a cheese locals hold dear.

🇺🇸 United States