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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Mozzarella
Mozzarella counts among the traditional food of Italy, a cheese locals hold dear.
Nasi Goreng Kambing
Nasi Goreng Kambing counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a stir-fry locals hold dear.
Occhi di Pernice
Occhi di Pernice is a traditional pasta from Italy.
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.
Olleta Alicantina
Rooted in Spain, Olleta Alicantina is a rice dish enjoyed for generations.
Pani ca Meusa
Pani ca Meusa counts among the traditional food of Italy, a sandwich locals hold dear.
Panta Bhat
Fermented leftover rice soaked in water, a cooling staple.
Papa Rellena
Rooted in Peru, Papa Rellena is a snack enjoyed for generations.
Papas de Sarrabulho
Papas de Sarrabulho counts among the traditional food of Portugal, a stew locals hold dear.
Pasta Alla Pecorara
Pasta Alla Pecorara counts among the traditional food of Italy, a pasta locals hold dear.
Pawlet
Pawlet is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of the United States.
Pays D'Auge - Cambremer
Pays D'Auge - Cambremer is a traditional cider from France.
Peppered Shrimps
Rooted in Jamaica, Peppered Shrimps is a prawn dish enjoyed for generations.
Pieds Paquets
Rooted in France, Pieds Paquets is an offal dish enjoyed for generations.
Pigs in Blankets
Pigs in Blankets is a beloved savoury pastry, traditional to the United States.
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.
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.
Racotin
Racotin is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of France.
Railroad Spike
Railroad Spike is a beloved cocktail, traditional to the United States.
Roti John
From Singapore, Roti John is a well-known sandwich.
Rousong
Rousong is a traditional snack from China.
Rumi
Rumi is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of Egypt.
Runebergintorttu
Runebergintorttu is a beloved cake, traditional to Finland.
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.