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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Tendon
Crispy tempura over rice glazed with sweet sauce.
Testi Kebab
Meat stew slow-cooked and cracked open from a clay pot.
Tetrazzini
Tetrazzini is a beloved casserole, traditional to the United States.
Three Cup Chicken
Chicken braised in soy, rice wine and sesame oil with basil.
Tibs
Sautéed cubes of meat with onion, chilli and spiced butter.
Tinga
Shredded chicken in smoky chipotle-tomato sauce.
Tiradito
Thin slices of raw fish in a spicy citrus sauce.
Tlayuda
Giant crisp tortilla topped Oaxacan style.
Tomme de Romans
A small drum-shaped cow's milk tomme from Romans-sur-Isère in the Drôme valley — soft, pale, and slightly mushroomy, sold by the half wheel at the town's weekly cheese fair.
Tonkatsu
Panko-crusted pork cutlet, shatteringly crisp outside and juicy within.
Torrone di Cremona
From Italy, Torrone di Cremona is a well-known dessert.
Torta
Mexican sandwich on a crusty roll, piled with fillings.
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk.
Tris di Canederli
From Italy, Tris di Canederli is a well-known dumpling.
Twice-Cooked Pork
Pork belly simmered then stir-fried with bean paste.
Udon
Thick, chewy wheat noodles in a savoury dashi broth.
Uirō
Rooted in Japan, Uirō is a dessert enjoyed for generations.
Vada Pav
Mumbai’s spicy potato-fritter burger in a soft bun.
Vindaloo
Fiery, tangy Goan pork curry with vinegar and chilli.
Westfälische Quarkspeise
Westfälische Quarkspeise counts among the traditional food of Germany, a dessert locals hold dear.
Wonton Noodle Soup
Springy egg noodles and shrimp wontons in clear broth.
Wuzetka
Wuzetka is a beloved chocolate cake, traditional to Poland.
Xuixo
Rooted in Spain, Xuixo is a sweet pastry enjoyed for generations.
Yakitori
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers glazed with tare.