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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Mare e Monti Pizza
Hailing from Italy, Mare e Monti Pizza is a much-loved pizza.
Marmitako
Basque tuna and potato stew from the fishing boats.
Martabak
Stuffed pan-fried pancake, either savoury egg or sweet and thick.
Matambre
Thin flank steak rolled around egg and vegetables.
Matelote
Rooted in France, Matelote is a stew enjoyed for generations.
Maultaschen
Large Swabian pasta pockets stuffed with meat and spinach.
Medialunas
Small sweet croissants glazed with syrup.
Melomakarona
Honey-soaked spiced cookies topped with walnut.
Mercimek Çorbası
Smooth red lentil soup with a squeeze of lemon.
Mici
Skinless grilled minced-meat rolls with mustard.
Milanesa
Breaded thin beef cutlet, an Argentine comfort staple.
Minestrone
Hearty seasonal vegetable soup with beans and pasta.
Mofongo
Mashed fried plantain with garlic and crispy pork.
Moloko Plus
Moloko Plus counts among the traditional food of the United Kingdom, a cocktail locals hold dear.
Moules-Frites
A pot of mussels steamed in wine, with crisp fries.
Msemen
Flaky square griddle pancake, folded in layers.
Mujadara
Lentils and rice crowned with sweet fried onions.
Nachos
Tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese and toppings.
Naengguk
Hailing from South Korea, Naengguk is a much-loved soup.
Nikujaga
Homey simmered beef and potato in sweet soy.
Njeguški Pršut
Smoked, air-dried ham from the mountain village of Njeguši.
Nyama Choma
Charcoal-grilled goat or beef eaten with ugali and kachumbari.
Old Charter
Old Charter is a traditional spirit from the United States.
Olla Podrida
Olla Podrida is one of the classic dishes in the stew tradition of Spain.