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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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All dishes

1708 total
Rillettes -- traditional dish from France
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.3

Rillettes

Shredded pork potted in its own fat, spread on bread.

🇫🇷 France · 📍 Le Mans, Tours
Romazava -- traditional dish from Madagascar
Soups & Stews ★ 4.3

Romazava

Beef and leafy-greens stew, the national dish.

🇲🇬 Madagascar · 📍 Nationwide
Rösti -- traditional dish from Switzerland
Salads & Sides ★ 4.3

Rösti

Crisp golden grated-potato cake, Switzerland’s side dish.

🇨🇭 Switzerland · 📍 Bern
Rote Grütze -- traditional dish from Germany
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.3

Rote Grütze

Red summer-berry compote served with vanilla sauce.

🇩🇪 Germany · 📍 Northern Germany
Runza -- traditional dish from United States
Street Food ★ 4.3

Runza

From the United States, Runza is a well-known sandwich.

🇺🇸 United States
S'mores -- traditional dish from United States
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.3

S'mores

Toasted marshmallow and chocolate squashed between crackers.

🇺🇸 United States · 📍 Nationwide
Salade Rachel -- traditional dish from France
Salads & Sides ★ 4.3

Salade Rachel

Parisian bistro starter of waxy potatoes, marinated herring, beetroot and cornichons, dressed with sharp shallot vinaigrette and horseradish.

🇫🇷 France · 📍 Paris — 8th and 9th arrondissements, Sentier, Madeleine; brasserie tradition across France
Sambal Ulek -- traditional dish from Indonesia
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.3

Sambal Ulek

From Indonesia, Sambal Ulek is a well-known sauce.

🇮🇩 Indonesia
Sambousek -- traditional dish from Lebanon
Street Food ★ 4.3

Sambousek

Half-moon pastries filled with cheese or spiced meat.

🇱🇧 Lebanon · 📍 Levant
Sambuusa -- traditional dish from Somalia
Street Food ★ 4.3

Sambuusa

Crisp triangular pastries filled with spiced meat.

🇸🇴 Somalia · 📍 Nationwide
Samgyetang -- traditional dish from South Korea
Soups & Stews ★ 4.3

Samgyetang

Whole young chicken simmered with ginseng and rice.

🇰🇷 South Korea · 📍 Nationwide
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.3

Sanhuajiu

Rooted in China, Sanhuajiu is a spirit enjoyed for generations.

🇨🇳 China
Sapasui -- traditional dish from Samoa
Meat & Grills ★ 4.3

Sapasui

From Samoa, Sapasui is a well-known meat dish.

🇼🇸 Samoa
Sardella -- traditional dish from Italy
Seafood ★ 4.3

Sardella

Sardella is a traditional preserved fish/fish product from Italy.

🇮🇹 Italy
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.3

Sauce Poivrade

Rooted in France, Sauce Poivrade is a sauce enjoyed for generations.

🇫🇷 France
Sausage Roll -- traditional dish from Australia
Street Food ★ 4.3

Sausage Roll

Seasoned sausage meat baked in flaky puff pastry.

🇦🇺 Australia · 📍 Nationwide
Saveloy -- traditional dish from United Kingdom
Meat & Grills ★ 4.3

Saveloy

Rooted in the United Kingdom, Saveloy is a sausage enjoyed for generations.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Sel Roti -- traditional dish from Nepal
Breads & Pastries ★ 4.3

Sel Roti

Crisp, sweet ring-shaped rice-flour bread.

🇳🇵 Nepal · 📍 Nationwide
Meat & Grills ★ 4.3

Seswaa

Slow-boiled beef pounded tender with salt.

🇧🇼 Botswana · 📍 Nationwide
Sfiha -- traditional dish from Lebanon
Street Food ★ 4.3

Sfiha

Open-faced mini meat pies with tomato and pine nuts.

🇱🇧 Lebanon · 📍 Baalbek
Shirazi Salad -- traditional dish from Iran
Salads & Sides ★ 4.3

Shirazi Salad

Finely diced cucumber, tomato and onion with lime.

🇮🇷 Iran · 📍 Shiraz
Silpancho -- traditional dish from Bolivia
Meat & Grills ★ 4.3

Silpancho

Thin breaded beef over rice and potato, topped with egg.

🇧🇴 Bolivia · 📍 Cochabamba
Skābu Kāpostu Zupa -- traditional dish from Latvia
Soups & Stews ★ 4.3

Skābu Kāpostu Zupa

Hailing from Latvia, Skābu Kāpostu Zupa is a much-loved vegetable soup.

🇱🇻 Latvia
Skolebrød -- traditional dish from Norway
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.3

Skolebrød

Skolebrød is a traditional sweet pastry from Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway