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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Faggots
Faggots is a traditional offal dish from the United Kingdom.
Faisselle
Loose-curd French fresh cheese drained in the pierced ceramic basket that gives it its name, served with crème fraîche in summer.
Faro
Brussels-style sweetened lambic blended with dark candy sugar — the everyday café beer of the Pajottenland, easy to drink with a soft caramel edge.
Fasolakia
Hailing from Greece, Fasolakia is a much-loved vegetable dish.
Ficelle Picarde
Ficelle Picarde is one of the classic dishes in the pancake tradition of France.
Fiesta Cheddar
Fiesta Cheddar is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of the United States.
Flaki
Hearty spiced tripe soup, a cold-weather warmer.
Fregola ai Frutti di Mare
Fregola ai Frutti di Mare is one of the classic dishes in the pasta tradition of Italy.
Fromage de Nazareth
Hailing from Belgium, Fromage de Nazareth is a much-loved cheese.
Fromager D'Affinois
French double-cream made by ultrafiltration — silky and spreadable on the day it leaves the dairy, from the Isère in the Dauphiné.
Fynbo
Semi-hard Danish cow's-milk cheese named after Fyn island, sliced thick on rye bread with butter and herbs as part of the classic smørrebrød lunch.
Gajar ka Halwa
Gajar ka Halwa is one of the classic dishes in the pudding tradition of India.
Galinha à Portuguesa
Galinha à Portuguesa counts among the traditional food of China, a poultry dish locals hold dear.
Gelato Alla Crema
Gelato Alla Crema is a traditional ice cream from Italy.
Gremolata
Gremolata is a beloved condiment, traditional to Italy.
Grey Peas and Bacon
Stewed grey peas with fried onion and bacon.
Gringas
Gringas is a street food from Mexico.
Habutae Mochi
Habutae Mochi counts among the traditional food of Japan, a dessert locals hold dear.
Hånnlamb
Hånnlamb is a seasonal smoked lamb delicacy from Gotland, Sweden, slow-cooked after grazing on herb-rich Baltic pastures. A Viking-era tradition.
Hornazo
Hornazo is a beloved savoury pie, traditional to Spain.
Ikinari Dango
Hand-held grilled rice dumplings on bamboo skewers, brushed with sweet soy glaze — a Japanese festival and hanami snack sold from roadside stalls and eaten on the spot.
Imagawayaki
Round Japanese wheel-cake cooked in a heavy cast-iron clam mould, filled with sweet red bean paste and sold at shrine approaches and matsuri stalls.
Jadranske Lignje na Padelu
Hailing from Croatia, Jadranske Lignje na Padelu is a much-loved squid dish.
Jaengban Guksu
Jaengban Guksu is a noodle dish from South Korea.