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Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 147 countries โ€” what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.

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1708 total
Yakisoba โ€” traditional dish from Japan
Japan
4.4
Noodles & Pasta

Yakisoba

Griddled wheat noodles in tangy-sweet sauce.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Yangzhou Fried Rice โ€” traditional dish from China
China
4.4
Rice Dishes

Yangzhou Fried Rice

Refined fried rice studded with egg, shrimp and ham.

๐Ÿ“ Jiangsu

Yellowman โ€” traditional dish from United Kingdom
United Kingdom
4.4
Desserts & Sweets

Yellowman

Yellowman is a confectionery from the United Kingdom.

Yorkshire Pudding โ€” traditional dish from United Kingdom
United Kingdom
4.4
Salads & Sides

Yorkshire Pudding

Crisp, puffed batter pudding for the Sunday roast.

๐Ÿ“ Yorkshire

Yu Tou Gao โ€” traditional dish from China
China
4.4
Snacks & Appetizers

Yu Tou Gao

Yu Tou Gao is one of the classic dishes in the snack tradition of China.

Yukgaejang โ€” traditional dish from South Korea
South Korea
4.4
Soups & Stews

Yukgaejang

Fiery shredded-beef soup with fernbrake and scallion.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Zaalouk โ€” traditional dish from Morocco
Morocco
4.4
Salads & Sides

Zaalouk

Smoky cooked salad of aubergine and tomato.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Zacuscฤƒ โ€” traditional dish from Romania
Romania
4.4
Snacks & Appetizers

Zacuscฤƒ

Zacuscฤƒ is one of the classic dishes in the relish tradition of Romania.

Zhajiangmian โ€” traditional dish from China
China
4.4
Noodles & Pasta

Zhajiangmian

Thick noodles under a salty fermented-soybean pork sauce.

๐Ÿ“ Beijing

Zigni โ€” traditional dish from Eritrea
Eritrea
4.4
Soups & Stews

Zigni

Fiery berbere-spiced beef stew scooped up with injera.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Zรผrcher Geschnetzeltes โ€” traditional dish from Switzerland
Switzerland
4.4
Meat & Grills

Zรผrcher Geschnetzeltes

Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce.

๐Ÿ“ Zรผrich

Abgoosht โ€” traditional dish from Iran
Iran
4.3
Soups & Stews

Abgoosht

Lamb and chickpea stew mashed and eaten in two parts.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Aish Merahrah โ€” traditional dish from Egypt
Egypt
4.3
Breads & Pastries

Aish Merahrah

Hailing from Egypt, Aish Merahrah is a much-loved flatbread.

Aji de Gallina โ€” traditional dish from Peru
Peru
4.3
Soups & Stews

Aji de Gallina

Creamy, gently spicy shredded-chicken stew over rice.

๐Ÿ“ Lima

Ajvar โ€” traditional dish from Serbia
Serbia
4.3
Snacks & Appetizers

Ajvar

Roasted red pepper relish, smoky and sweet.

๐Ÿ“ Balkans

Akara โ€” traditional dish from Nigeria
Nigeria
4.3
Street Food

Akara

Fluffy deep-fried bean-batter fritters for breakfast.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Almendrados โ€” traditional dish from Spain
Spain
4.3
Desserts & Sweets

Almendrados

Almendrados counts among the traditional food of Spain, a cookie locals hold dear.

Aloo Gobi โ€” traditional dish from India
India
4.3
Salads & Sides

Aloo Gobi

Dry-spiced potato and cauliflower with turmeric.

๐Ÿ“ Northern India

Aloo Palak โ€” traditional dish from India
India
4.3
Salads & Sides

Aloo Palak

Aloo Palak is a beloved side dish, traditional to India.

Alpha Tolman โ€” traditional dish from United States
United States
4.3
Cheese & Dairy

Alpha Tolman

Alpha Tolman is a traditional cheese from the United States.

Arroz Doce โ€” traditional dish from Portugal
Portugal
4.3
Desserts & Sweets

Arroz Doce

Creamy rice pudding dusted with cinnamon patterns.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Attiรฉkรฉ โ€” traditional dish from Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast
4.3
Salads & Sides

Attiรฉkรฉ

Fermented cassava couscous, light and tangy.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Augsburger Huhn โ€” traditional dish from Germany
Germany
4.3
Meat & Grills

Augsburger Huhn

Augsburger Huhn counts among the traditional food of Germany, a chicken locals hold dear.

Baba Ganoush โ€” traditional dish from Lebanon
Lebanon
4.3
Snacks & Appetizers

Baba Ganoush

Smoky charred-aubergine dip with tahini and lemon.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide