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 totalApplejack
Hailing from the United States, Applejack is a much-loved apple brandy.
Basa
Basa is a creamy Slavonian spread of fresh cheese whipped with sour cream and sweet paprika — a tangy staple of eastern Croatia.
Bazin
Firm barley dough dome served with a spiced sauce.
Blinde Vink
A classic Dutch dish of thin veal rolled around a breadcrumb and herb filling, braised in stock and served with a dark gravy.
Bò né
From Vietnam, Bò né is a well-known breakfast.
Bocadillo de Jamón
Spanish crusty-roll sandwich of thinly shaved jamón serrano or ibérico, often rubbed with tomato and olive oil.
Bohinjski Sir
A pressed full-fat alpine cow's-milk cheese made in summer pastures of the Bohinj valley in Slovenia, aged on wooden boards.
Bola de Berlim
Bola de Berlim is one of the classic dishes in the sweet pastry tradition of Portugal.
Bourekia
Bourekia counts among the traditional food of Cyprus, a pastry locals hold dear.
Braised Abalone
Rooted in China, Braised Abalone is a seafood enjoyed for generations.
Cabot Clothbound
An aged bandaged-wheel cheddar from the Cabot Creamery cooperative of Vermont, matured for ten to fourteen months at the Cellars at Jasper Hill.
Camarones en Salsa de Tamarindo
Camarones en Salsa de Tamarindo is a prawn dish from Mexico.
Chilate
Cold, sweet chocolate drink from the Costa Chica of Guerrero, made with cocoa, rice and cinnamon and served with buñuelos at village festivals.
Chilled Avocado Soup
Chilled Avocado Soup is a traditional cold soup from the United States.
Chilorio
Chilorio is a traditional pork dish from Mexico.
Chinchulines
Chinchulines is a beloved offal dish, traditional to Argentina.
Chinotto
From Italy, Chinotto is a well-known drink.
Čorbast Pasulj
Čorbast Pasulj counts among the traditional food of Serbia, a stew locals hold dear.
Cornuelle
Cornuelle is a traditional cookie from France.
Čvarci
Slow-rendered pork cracklings from Slavonia — pork back and skin cooked down in their own fat until deeply browned and crisp, then salted and eaten on bread or with plum brandy.
Ćwikła
Rooted in Poland, Ćwikła is a side dish enjoyed for generations.
Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is the legendary charcoal-roasted Wuyi rock oolong from Fujian, brewed gongfu-style for a deep, mineral, honey-floral cup.
Ekwang
Ekwang is a beloved stew, traditional to Cameroon.
Ensalada Fruta
Hailing from Mexico, Ensalada Fruta is a much-loved fruit salad.