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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Rasmalai
Soft cheese dumplings in saffron-cardamom cream.
Rava Dosa
Rava Dosa is a beloved breakfast, traditional to India.
Reuben Sandwich
Grilled rye stacked with corned beef, kraut and dressing.
Ricotta
Ricotta is the fresh Italian whey cheese with a soft, milky and slightly grainy curd, used in pastas, pastries and desserts and made from cow, sheep or buffalo milk.
Risotto alla Milanese
Saffron-gold, slow-stirred rice with a luxuriously creamy bite.
Roast Lamb With Laver Sauce
Hailing from the United Kingdom, Roast Lamb With Laver Sauce is a much-loved meat dish.
Rogan Josh
Aromatic Kashmiri lamb curry, red and fragrant.
Roti Canai
Flaky stretched flatbread served with dhal and curry.
Roze Koek
Roze Koek counts among the traditional food of the Netherlands, a dessert locals hold dear.
Sabich
Pita stuffed with fried aubergine, egg and amba.
Sai Ua
Grilled northern Thai herb sausage, spicy and fragrant.
Salmorejo
Thick chilled tomato cream topped with egg and ham.
Salt and Pepper Squid
Crisp fried squid tossed with chilli, garlic and pepper.
Sambal Kangkong
Sambal Kangkong is a beloved stir-fry, traditional to Malaysia.
Samoborski Kotlet
Samoborski Kotlet counts among the traditional food of Croatia, a pork dish locals hold dear.
Samosa
Crisp fried pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potato and peas.
Sansachun
Sansachun counts among the traditional food of South Korea, a drink locals hold dear.
Sardine Ripiene Alla Pugliese
Sardine Ripiene Alla Pugliese counts among the traditional food of Italy, a fish dish locals hold dear.
Sate Lilit
Balinese minced satay moulded onto lemongrass stalks.
Sayadieh
Sayadieh is a beloved fish dish, traditional to Lebanon.
Scallion Pancake
Flaky, chewy fried flatbread layered with spring onion.
Schneckensuppe
Schneckensuppe is one of the classic dishes in the soup tradition of Germany.
Schnitzel
Central Europe's golden crumbed cutlet — meat pounded thin, breaded and fried crisp, served with a wedge of lemon.
Sesame Chicken
Hailing from the United States, Sesame Chicken is a much-loved fried chicken dish.