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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Fideuà
Paella-style dish made with short noodles instead of rice.
Financier
Little brown-butter almond cakes, crisp-edged.
Fish Amok
Steamed coconut fish curry set like a delicate mousse.
Flan
Silky baked caramel custard turned out to serve.
Francesinha
Porto's decadent layered sandwich smothered in melted cheese and a spiced tomato-and-beer sauce.
Frisceu
Frisceu are Ligurian fried chickpea-flour ribbons sold at village festivals around Genoa, eaten hot with salt or in focaccia.
Fugazza
Fugazza counts among the traditional food of Argentina, a pizza locals hold dear.
Full English Breakfast
A loaded plate of eggs, bacon, sausage, beans and toast.
Fusilli
Fusilli is a classic spiral-shaped pasta with deep ridges that grip sauce well, made from durum wheat semolina and popular across Italy.
Galette des Rois
Puff pastry almond cake hiding a lucky charm.
Gamjajeon
Gamjajeon is a beloved pancake, traditional to South Korea.
Gamjatang
Spicy pork-spine and potato soup.
Gelato Cioccolato
Hailing from Italy, Gelato Cioccolato is a much-loved ice cream.
Gemista
Tomatoes and peppers stuffed with herbed rice.
Génisse Fleur D'Aubrac
From France, Génisse Fleur D'Aubrac is a well-known fresh meat.
Gheimeh
Split-pea and lamb stew topped with crispy fries.
Ghormeh Sabzi
Herb-laden lamb stew with kidney beans and dried lime.
Gnocchi
Soft potato dumplings that melt under a simple sauce.
Gnocchi di Patate
Gnocchi di Patate is one of the classic dishes in the dumpling type tradition of Italy.
Goi Cuon
Translucent rice-paper rolls of prawn, herbs and noodles.
Gomboce
Hailing from Serbia, Gomboce is a much-loved dumpling.
Gorditas
Thick masa pockets split and stuffed with fillings.
Grand Marnier Souffle
Grand Marnier soufflé is a classic French orange-scented hot dessert, with airy egg whites folded through a Grand Marnier custard base.
Granita
Coarse-crystal flavoured ice, eaten with brioche.