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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Skradinska Torta
From Croatia, Skradinska Torta is a well-known cake.
Slavski Kolač
Slavski kolač is Serbia's ceremonial slava bread, stamped with the patron saint's seal, blessed by a priest and shared among family and guests.
Sofakli Palov
Sofakli Palov is a traditional rice dish from Uzbekistan.
Sõir
Sõir is a traditional Estonian fresh cheese made from quark, eggs, and butter, sliced onto dark rye bread with radishes and fresh dill during the summer months.
Solyanka
Tangy soup of cured meats, pickles and olives.
Sopa de Albondigas
From Mexico, Sopa de Albondigas is a well-known meat soup.
Sopa Paraguaya
Savoury cornbread with cheese and onion, despite the name.
Sorbetes
Rooted in the Philippines, Sorbetes is an ice cream enjoyed for generations.
Soto
Fragrant turmeric chicken soup with countless regional forms.
Spam Musubi
Grilled Spam over rice, wrapped in a band of nori.
Spumoni
Neapolitan dome of layered cherry, pistachio and chocolate ice cream — sliced like a cake and served as a finish to a long Italian meal.
Steak and Kidney Pie
Rich beef and kidney filling under a pastry lid.
Stir-Fry Shrimps
Hailing from China, Stir-Fry Shrimps is a much-loved seafood.
Stollen
Dense Christmas fruit bread heavy with marzipan and sugar.
Stone Crab Claws
From the United States, Stone Crab Claws is a well-known crab dish.
Straccetti
Rooted in Italy, Straccetti is a beef dish enjoyed for generations.
Surówka
Surówka is a traditional salad from Poland.
Sütlaç
Baked rice pudding with a caramelised brown skin.
Tacu Tacu
Pan-fried patty of leftover rice and beans.
Taiyaki
Fish-shaped cakes filled with sweet red bean.
Tamales de Capitas o Siete Cueros
Tamales de Capitas o Siete Cueros is a vegetable dish from Mexico.
Tamalito
Hailing from Peru, Tamalito is a much-loved appetizer.
Tang Yuan
Chewy glutinous rice balls in sweet ginger broth.
Tanuki Soba
Tanuki Soba is a Japanese noodle dish with chilled soba and crispy tempura bits, dipped in a sweetened soy sauce and eaten at train station counters across Japan.