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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
Mozzarella -- traditional dish from Italy
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.1

Mozzarella

Mozzarella counts among the traditional food of Italy, a cheese locals hold dear.

🇮🇹 Italy · 📍 Campania
Nasi Goreng Kambing -- traditional dish from Malaysia
Meat & Grills ★ 4.1

Nasi Goreng Kambing

Nasi Goreng Kambing counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a stir-fry locals hold dear.

🇲🇾 Malaysia
Occhi di Pernice -- traditional dish from Italy
Noodles & Pasta ★ 4.1

Occhi di Pernice

Occhi di Pernice is a traditional pasta from Italy.

🇮🇹 Italy
Olive Ascolane -- traditional dish from Italy
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.1

Olive Ascolane

A celebrated Italian appetizer of large green Ascolano olives, pit removed in a spiral curl and stuffed with a sautéed blend of veal, beef, pork, Parmigiano and soffritto, breaded and deep-fried until crisp.

🇮🇹 Italy · 📍 Italy (Marche — Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, San Benedetto del Tronto, Offida, Ascoli Piceno province)
Olleta Alicantina -- traditional dish from Spain
Rice Dishes ★ 4.1

Olleta Alicantina

Rooted in Spain, Olleta Alicantina is a rice dish enjoyed for generations.

🇪🇸 Spain
Street Food ★ 4.1

Pani ca Meusa

Pani ca Meusa counts among the traditional food of Italy, a sandwich locals hold dear.

🇮🇹 Italy
Rice Dishes ★ 4.1

Panta Bhat

Fermented leftover rice soaked in water, a cooling staple.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh · 📍 Nationwide
Papa Rellena -- traditional dish from Peru
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.1

Papa Rellena

Rooted in Peru, Papa Rellena is a snack enjoyed for generations.

🇵🇪 Peru
Papas de Sarrabulho -- traditional dish from Portugal
Soups & Stews ★ 4.1

Papas de Sarrabulho

Papas de Sarrabulho counts among the traditional food of Portugal, a stew locals hold dear.

🇵🇹 Portugal
Pasta Alla Pecorara -- traditional dish from Italy
Noodles & Pasta ★ 4.1

Pasta Alla Pecorara

Pasta Alla Pecorara counts among the traditional food of Italy, a pasta locals hold dear.

🇮🇹 Italy · 📍 Abruzzo
Pawlet -- traditional dish from United States
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.1

Pawlet

Pawlet is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.1

Pays D'Auge - Cambremer

Pays D'Auge - Cambremer is a traditional cider from France.

🇫🇷 France
Peppered Shrimps -- traditional dish from Jamaica
Seafood ★ 4.1

Peppered Shrimps

Rooted in Jamaica, Peppered Shrimps is a prawn dish enjoyed for generations.

🇯🇲 Jamaica
Pieds Paquets -- traditional dish from France
Meat & Grills ★ 4.1

Pieds Paquets

Rooted in France, Pieds Paquets is an offal dish enjoyed for generations.

🇫🇷 France
Pigs in Blankets -- traditional dish from United States
Breads & Pastries ★ 4.1

Pigs in Blankets

Pigs in Blankets is a beloved savoury pastry, traditional to the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Pirukas -- traditional dish from Estonia
Breads & Pastries ★ 4.1

Pirukas

A small hand-shaped Estonian yeast bun filled with pork, kohupiim curd, cabbage, or potato, and sold at every bakery and market in the country.

🇪🇪 Estonia · 📍 Nationwide in Estonia, with strong traditions in Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Haapsalu, Viljandi, and the eastern Seto region (where a rye-flour version is also made)
Prljo -- traditional dish from Montenegro
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.1

Prljo

Prljo is a hard cheese made from raw sheep's milk in the high mountain villages of northeastern Montenegro, valued locally for being easy to keep through the winter.

🇲🇪 Montenegro · 📍 Northeast Montenegro (Bijelo Polje / Lijeva Rijeka)
Racotin -- traditional dish from France
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.1

Racotin

Racotin is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of France.

🇫🇷 France
Railroad Spike -- traditional dish from United States
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.1

Railroad Spike

Railroad Spike is a beloved cocktail, traditional to the United States.

🇺🇸 United States
Roti John -- traditional dish from Singapore
Street Food ★ 4.1

Roti John

From Singapore, Roti John is a well-known sandwich.

🇸🇬 Singapore
Rousong -- traditional dish from China
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.1

Rousong

Rousong is a traditional snack from China.

🇨🇳 China
Rumi -- traditional dish from Egypt
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.1

Rumi

Rumi is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of Egypt.

🇪🇬 Egypt
Runebergintorttu -- traditional dish from Finland
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.1

Runebergintorttu

Runebergintorttu is a beloved cake, traditional to Finland.

🇫🇮 Finland
Rupjmaize -- traditional dish from Latvia
Breads & Pastries ★ 4.1

Rupjmaize

Rupjmaize is Latvia's national rye bread: dark, dense and sourdough-leavened with a chewy crust, served at almost every meal and baked all over the country.

🇱🇻 Latvia · 📍 Nationwide