Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 149 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
Browse by category
Browse by country
All dishes
1708 total
Margherita Pizza
Naples' classic pizza — tomato, mozzarella and basil on a blistered wood-fired crust.
Sushi
Vinegared rice paired with raw fish and seafood — nigiri, maki and more.
Tacos al Pastor
Marinated spit-roasted pork on corn tortillas with pineapple, onion and coriander.
Tiramisù
Coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa.
Asado
Slow wood-fire grilled beef — Argentina's social ritual.
Biryani
Fragrant layered rice and spiced meat sealed and slow-steamed.
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.
Croissant
Buttery, flaky laminated crescent — the soul of a French breakfast.
Khachapuri
Georgia's iconic cheese-filled bread — the boat-shaped Adjaruli version crowned with molten cheese, a soft egg and butter.
Lechon
Whole spit-roasted pig with shatteringly crisp skin.
Pastéis de Nata
Flaky custard tarts with caramelised, blistered tops.
Peking Duck
Roast duck prized for its lacquered, crisp skin, wrapped in thin pancakes.
Pho
Vietnam's aromatic noodle soup — clear broth, rice noodles, herbs and beef.
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.
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.
Birria
Rich chilli-braised meat stew, also tucked into crispy tacos.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Florence's iconic thick-cut Chianina steak, grilled rare over open coals and sold by weight.
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.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chewy buttery cookie studded with chocolate chips.