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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

1708 total
Rasmalai -- traditional dish from India
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.5

Rasmalai

Soft cheese dumplings in saffron-cardamom cream.

🇮🇳 India · 📍 Eastern India
Rava Dosa -- traditional dish from India
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.5

Rava Dosa

Rava Dosa is a beloved breakfast, traditional to India.

🇮🇳 India
Reuben Sandwich -- traditional dish from United States
Street Food ★ 4.5

Reuben Sandwich

Grilled rye stacked with corned beef, kraut and dressing.

🇺🇸 United States · 📍 New York
Ricotta -- traditional dish from Italy
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.5

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.

🇮🇹 Italy · 📍 Nationwide (esp. Lazio, Sicily, Sardinia)
Risotto alla Milanese -- traditional dish from Italy
Rice Dishes ★ 4.5

Risotto alla Milanese

Saffron-gold, slow-stirred rice with a luxuriously creamy bite.

🇮🇹 Italy · 📍 Milan, Lombardy
Roast Lamb With Laver Sauce -- traditional dish from United Kingdom
Meat & Grills ★ 4.5

Roast Lamb With Laver Sauce

Hailing from the United Kingdom, Roast Lamb With Laver Sauce is a much-loved meat dish.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Rogan Josh -- traditional dish from India
Soups & Stews ★ 4.5

Rogan Josh

Aromatic Kashmiri lamb curry, red and fragrant.

🇮🇳 India · 📍 Kashmir
Roti Canai -- traditional dish from Malaysia
Breads & Pastries ★ 4.5

Roti Canai

Flaky stretched flatbread served with dhal and curry.

🇲🇾 Malaysia · 📍 Nationwide
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.5

Roze Koek

Roze Koek counts among the traditional food of the Netherlands, a dessert locals hold dear.

🇳🇱 Netherlands
Sabich -- traditional dish from Israel
Street Food ★ 4.5

Sabich

Pita stuffed with fried aubergine, egg and amba.

🇮🇱 Israel · 📍 Nationwide
Sai Ua -- traditional dish from Thailand
Meat & Grills ★ 4.5

Sai Ua

Grilled northern Thai herb sausage, spicy and fragrant.

🇹🇭 Thailand · 📍 Chiang Mai
Salmorejo -- traditional dish from Spain
Soups & Stews ★ 4.5

Salmorejo

Thick chilled tomato cream topped with egg and ham.

🇪🇸 Spain · 📍 Córdoba, Andalusia
Salt and Pepper Squid -- traditional dish from China
Seafood ★ 4.5

Salt and Pepper Squid

Crisp fried squid tossed with chilli, garlic and pepper.

🇨🇳 China · 📍 Guangdong
Sambal Kangkong -- traditional dish from Malaysia
Meat & Grills ★ 4.5

Sambal Kangkong

Sambal Kangkong is a beloved stir-fry, traditional to Malaysia.

🇲🇾 Malaysia
Samoborski Kotlet -- traditional dish from Croatia
Meat & Grills ★ 4.5

Samoborski Kotlet

Samoborski Kotlet counts among the traditional food of Croatia, a pork dish locals hold dear.

🇭🇷 Croatia · 📍 Samobor
Samosa -- traditional dish from India
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.5

Samosa

Crisp fried pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potato and peas.

🇮🇳 India · 📍 Nationwide
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.5

Sansachun

Sansachun counts among the traditional food of South Korea, a drink locals hold dear.

🇰🇷 South Korea
Sardine Ripiene Alla Pugliese -- traditional dish from Italy
Seafood ★ 4.5

Sardine Ripiene Alla Pugliese

Sardine Ripiene Alla Pugliese counts among the traditional food of Italy, a fish dish locals hold dear.

🇮🇹 Italy
Sate Lilit -- traditional dish from Indonesia
Meat & Grills ★ 4.5

Sate Lilit

Balinese minced satay moulded onto lemongrass stalks.

🇮🇩 Indonesia · 📍 Bali
Sayadieh -- traditional dish from Lebanon
Seafood ★ 4.5

Sayadieh

Sayadieh is a beloved fish dish, traditional to Lebanon.

🇱🇧 Lebanon
Scallion Pancake -- traditional dish from China
Street Food ★ 4.5

Scallion Pancake

Flaky, chewy fried flatbread layered with spring onion.

🇨🇳 China · 📍 Nationwide
Schneckensuppe -- traditional dish from Germany
Soups & Stews ★ 4.5

Schneckensuppe

Schneckensuppe is one of the classic dishes in the soup tradition of Germany.

🇩🇪 Germany
Schnitzel -- traditional dish from Germany
Meat & Grills ★ 4.5

Schnitzel

Central Europe's golden crumbed cutlet — meat pounded thin, breaded and fried crisp, served with a wedge of lemon.

🇩🇪 Germany · 📍 Nationwide
Sesame Chicken -- traditional dish from United States
Meat & Grills ★ 4.5

Sesame Chicken

Hailing from the United States, Sesame Chicken is a much-loved fried chicken dish.

🇺🇸 United States