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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Seolleongtang
Milky ox-bone broth simmered for hours.
Sernik
Dense Polish cheesecake made with twaróg curd.
Serre la Sus
Serre la Sus is a traditional Belizean fish soup from the Garifuna coast, made with snapper, coconut milk, and scotch bonnet peppers, served with fry jacks.
Shambar
Shambar counts among the traditional food of Peru, a soup locals hold dear.
Shan Noodles
Rice noodles tossed with marinated chicken and tomato.
Sheer Korma
Vermicelli and milk pudding made for Eid.
Shepherd's Pie
Minced lamb under a golden mashed-potato crust.
Shiro
Creamy spiced chickpea-flour stew for fasting days.
Shishbarak
Rooted in Lebanon, Shishbarak is a dumpling enjoyed for generations.
Shopska Salad
Tomato and cucumber salad under grated white cheese.
Shrimp Bisque
Shrimp Bisque is a beloved seafood soup, traditional to the United States.
Shrimp Remoulade
Shrimp Remoulade is a beloved appetizer, traditional to the United States.
Shuwa
Spiced lamb buried and slow-roasted for days.
Simit
Sesame-crusted bread ring, the street snack of Istanbul.
Skyr
Thick, mild cultured dairy, technically a fresh cheese.
Smaženice
Smaženice counts among the traditional food of the Czech Republic, an egg dish locals hold dear.
Smørrebrød
Open rye sandwiches piled with artful toppings.
Soba
Buckwheat noodles served cold with dipping sauce or hot in broth.
Sólet
Hailing from Hungary, Sólet is a much-loved stew.
Sopes
Thick masa cakes with pinched rims and savoury toppings.
Soufflé
Airy baked egg dish that rises dramatically, sweet or savoury.
Soutzoukakia
Spiced oval meatballs in a cumin tomato sauce.
Souvla
Large chunks of meat slow-grilled on a long skewer.
Spargel
White asparagus with hollandaise and ham in spring.