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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
Rillettes โ€” traditional dish from France
France
4.3
Snacks & Appetizers

Rillettes

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

๐Ÿ“ Le Mans, Tours

Romazava โ€” traditional dish from Madagascar
Madagascar
4.3
Soups & Stews

Romazava

Beef and leafy-greens stew, the national dish.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Rรถsti โ€” traditional dish from Switzerland
Switzerland
4.3
Salads & Sides

Rรถsti

Crisp golden grated-potato cake, Switzerlandโ€™s side dish.

๐Ÿ“ Bern

Rote Grรผtze โ€” traditional dish from Germany
Germany
4.3
Desserts & Sweets

Rote Grรผtze

Red summer-berry compote served with vanilla sauce.

๐Ÿ“ Northern Germany

Runza โ€” traditional dish from United States
United States
4.3
Street Food

Runza

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

S'mores โ€” traditional dish from United States
United States
4.3
Desserts & Sweets

S'mores

Toasted marshmallow and chocolate squashed between crackers.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Salade Rachel โ€” traditional dish from France
France
4.3
Salads & Sides

Salade Rachel

Salade Rachel is a traditional salad from France.

Sambal Ulek โ€” traditional dish from Indonesia
Indonesia
4.3
Snacks & Appetizers

Sambal Ulek

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

Sambousek โ€” traditional dish from Lebanon
Lebanon
4.3
Street Food

Sambousek

Half-moon pastries filled with cheese or spiced meat.

๐Ÿ“ Levant

Sambuusa โ€” traditional dish from Somalia
Somalia
4.3
Street Food

Sambuusa

Crisp triangular pastries filled with spiced meat.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Samgyetang โ€” traditional dish from South Korea
South Korea
4.3
Soups & Stews

Samgyetang

Whole young chicken simmered with ginseng and rice.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Sanhuajiu โ€” traditional dish from China
China
4.3
Drinks & Beverages

Sanhuajiu

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

Sapasui โ€” traditional dish from Samoa
Samoa
4.3
Meat & Grills

Sapasui

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

Sardella โ€” traditional dish from Italy
Italy
4.3
Seafood

Sardella

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

Sauce Poivrade โ€” traditional dish from France
France
4.3
Snacks & Appetizers

Sauce Poivrade

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

Sausage Roll โ€” traditional dish from Australia
Australia
4.3
Street Food

Sausage Roll

Seasoned sausage meat baked in flaky puff pastry.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Saveloy โ€” traditional dish from United Kingdom
United Kingdom
4.3
Meat & Grills

Saveloy

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

Sel Roti โ€” traditional dish from Nepal
Nepal
4.3
Breads & Pastries

Sel Roti

Crisp, sweet ring-shaped rice-flour bread.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Seswaa โ€” traditional dish from Botswana
Botswana
4.3
Meat & Grills

Seswaa

Slow-boiled beef pounded tender with salt.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Sfiha โ€” traditional dish from Lebanon
Lebanon
4.3
Street Food

Sfiha

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

๐Ÿ“ Baalbek

Shirazi Salad โ€” traditional dish from Iran
Iran
4.3
Salads & Sides

Shirazi Salad

Finely diced cucumber, tomato and onion with lime.

๐Ÿ“ Shiraz

Silpancho โ€” traditional dish from Bolivia
Bolivia
4.3
Meat & Grills

Silpancho

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

๐Ÿ“ Cochabamba

Skฤbu Kฤpostu Zupa โ€” traditional dish from Latvia
Latvia
4.3
Soups & Stews

Skฤbu Kฤpostu Zupa

Hailing from Latvia, Skฤbu Kฤpostu Zupa is a much-loved vegetable soup.

Skolebrรธd โ€” traditional dish from Norway
Norway
4.3
Desserts & Sweets

Skolebrรธd

Skolebrรธd is a traditional sweet pastry from Norway.