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 totalZuppa Pavese
Zuppa Pavese counts among the traditional food of Italy, a soup locals hold dear.
Akkawi
Mild brined white cheese from Acre on the Mediterranean coast, central to Levantine breakfasts and the shredded filling of knafeh.
Ambuyat
Sticky sago starch twirled and dipped in tangy sauces.
Aseeda
Smooth wheat or sorghum dough eaten with stew or honey.
Banana Pudding
Banana Pudding is a beloved pudding, traditional to the United States.
Bánh mì gà Nướng
Vietnamese baguette sandwich of lemongrass- and fish-sauce-marinated grilled chicken, served with pickled carrot, daikon, cucumber and chilli.
Beondegi
A chewy, savory Korean street snack of boiled and seasoned silkworm pupae, sold warm in small paper cups from market carts across the country.
Blonde Ale
Rooted in the United States, Blonde Ale is an ale enjoyed for generations.
Bocadillo de Lomo
Spanish crusty-roll sandwich of paprika- and garlic-marinated pork loin, often with tomato, olive oil and manchego.
Boûkète
Rooted in Belgium, Boûkète is a pancake enjoyed for generations.
Bucolaj
Bucolaj is a sweet bread from Croatia.
Bún cá Sứa
Bún cá Sứa is a traditional noodle dish from Vietnam.
Cacciucco Alla Viareggina
Versilia fish stew from Viareggio on the Tuscan coast, layering snapper, scorpionfish, mussels, and prawns in tomato-wine broth.
Casoncelli di Barbariga
Rooted in Italy, Casoncelli di Barbariga is a pasta enjoyed for generations.
Century Egg
Preserved egg with amber jelly and a dark green yolk.
Chim Chum
Chim Chum is a traditional meat dish from Thailand.
Chintextle
Hailing from Mexico, Chintextle is a much-loved spread.
Cipolle Ripiene di Magro
Cipolle Ripiene di Magro is one of the classic dishes in the appetizer tradition of Italy.
Ćoravi Gulaš
From Croatia, Ćoravi Gulaš is a well-known stew.
Corn Whiskey
Hailing from the United States, Corn Whiskey is a much-loved spirit.
Czernina
From Poland, Czernina is a well-known offal soup.
Dixie Dog
Western North Carolina red-dyed all-beef hot dog in a soft bun, topped with beanless chili, mustard and chopped onion.
Dong Ding
Dong Ding is the classic Taiwanese high-mountain oolong from Nantou, with floral, creamy, stone-fruit notes and a tight rolled pellet shape.
Echpochmak
Echpochmak counts among the traditional food of Russia, a savoury pastry locals hold dear.