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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Tsamarella
Rooted in Cyprus, Tsamarella is a cured goat meat enjoyed for generations.
Tun na yu Bao
Hailing from China, Tun na yu Bao is a much-loved savoury pastry.
Volailles de Bourgogne
From France, Volailles de Bourgogne is a well-known poultry.
Yakiniku
Bite-size beef grilled at the table, Japanese style.
Zagorski Mlinci
Zagorski Mlinci is a traditional pasta from Croatia.
Zurracapote
From Spain, Zurracapote is a well-known cocktail.
Affogato
Vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of hot espresso.
Aguachile
Raw shrimp cured in fiery lime and chilli water.
Aisy Cendre
Aisy Cendré is a small ash-rinded cow's milk cheese from Aisy-Bréy in the Pays de Bray, Normandy, with a pungent crust and a creamy heart.
Alfajores
Crumbly shortbread sandwich filled with dulce de leche.
Alu Kauli ko Tarkari
Alu Kauli ko Tarkari is one of the classic dishes in the vegan dish tradition of Nepal.
Apfelstrudel
Paper-thin pastry wrapped around spiced apple.
Arancini
Golden fried rice balls with a molten, savoury heart.
Arroz con Gandules
Rice with pigeon peas cooked in sofrito, the national dish.
Arroz de Marisco
Soupy tomato rice loaded with shellfish.
Ash Reshteh
Thick herb, bean and noodle soup topped with whey.
Atún Mechado
Atún Mechado is a beloved fish dish, traditional to Spain.
Ayam Goreng
Chicken simmered in spices then fried golden and crunchy.
Balandėliai
Lithuanian cabbage rolls of pork and rice braised in tomato cream, served at Sunday tables from Vilnius to Klaipėda with boiled potatoes.
Bánh mì Giò Thủ
Vietnamese sandwich of cold pork-head terrine with aspic-cut skin, served on a crispy baguette with pickled daikon, carrot, cucumber and chilli.
Baozi
Fluffy steamed buns wrapped around savoury or sweet fillings.
Barraquito
Barraquito counts among the traditional food of Spain, a coffee drink locals hold dear.
Beef Wellington
Beef fillet wrapped in mushroom, pâté and puff pastry.
Benkovački Prisnac
Rooted in Croatia, Benkovački Prisnac is a savoury pie enjoyed for generations.