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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1708 totalNegitoro Gunkan Maki
Rooted in Japan, Negitoro Gunkan Maki is a rice dish enjoyed for generations.
Noilly Prat
Noilly Prat is a traditional fortified wine from France.
Nokia Kuuma Koira
Rooted in Finland, Nokia Kuuma Koira is a hot dog enjoyed for generations.
Ojja
Spicy tomato and pepper stew with poached eggs.
Onigiri
Hand-pressed rice balls wrapped in nori with a savoury centre.
Ottijiet
Ottijiet is a cookie from Malta.
Painkiller
Painkiller is a traditional cocktail from the United Kingdom.
Palusami
Taro leaves baked in coconut cream parcels.
Pancakes
Fluffy stacked griddle cakes with butter and syrup.
Pancit
Stir-fried noodles symbolising long life at every party.
Pandoro
Star-shaped golden Christmas cake dusted with sugar.
Panini
Italian pressed sandwich of ciabatta or filone filled with cured meats, mozzarella and pesto, warmed on a ridged grill until the crust crisps.
Papas Chorreadas
Papas Chorreadas is one of the classic dishes in the side dish tradition of Colombia.
Pastel de Choclo
Sweetcorn-topped pie over spiced beef, chicken and olives.
Pâté en Croûte
Layered meat terrine baked inside a pastry case.
Pavin
Pavin is a raw cow's-milk cheese from the Auvergne with a washed rind and a soft, creamy interior that ripens over about a month.
Percebes
Percebes is one of the classic dishes in the shellfish tradition of Spain.
Persillé de Tignes
Hailing from France, Persillé de Tignes is a much-loved cheese.
Pieczeń Wieprzowa z Winem
Pieczeń Wieprzowa z Winem is a traditional pork dish from Poland.
Pieczeń z Mięsa Mielonego
Pieczeń z Mięsa Mielonego is one of the classic dishes in the minced-meat dish tradition of Poland.
Piora
Piora counts among the traditional food of Switzerland, a cheese locals hold dear.
Pirozhki
Soft baked or fried buns with savoury or sweet fillings.
Pissaladière
Niçoise onion tart with anchovy and olives.
Pisto
Slow-cooked tomato, pepper and courgette, often with an egg.