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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
Dimlama -- traditional dish from Uzbekistan
Soups & Stews ★ 4.6

Dimlama

Dimlama counts among the traditional food of Uzbekistan, a stew locals hold dear.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.6

Dirt Lover

Dirt Lover counts among the traditional food of the United States, a cheese locals hold dear.

🇺🇸 United States
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.6

Domfront

Domfront is one of the classic dishes in the drink tradition of France.

🇫🇷 France
Dulce de Leche -- traditional dish from Argentina
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.6

Dulce de Leche

Caramelised milk spread that Argentines put on everything.

🇦🇷 Argentina · 📍 Nationwide
Earthquake -- traditional dish from France
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.6

Earthquake

Earthquake is a cocktail from France.

🇫🇷 France
Elenski But -- traditional dish from Bulgaria
Meat & Grills ★ 4.6

Elenski But

Hailing from Bulgaria, Elenski But is a much-loved cured ham.

🇧🇬 Bulgaria · 📍 Elena
Gailtaler Speck -- traditional dish from Austria
Meat & Grills ★ 4.6

Gailtaler Speck

Rooted in Austria, Gailtaler Speck is a cured meat enjoyed for generations.

🇦🇹 Austria
Galbi -- traditional dish from South Korea
Meat & Grills ★ 4.6

Galbi

Marinated beef short ribs grilled at the table.

🇰🇷 South Korea · 📍 Nationwide
Gambas al Ajillo -- traditional dish from Spain
Seafood ★ 4.6

Gambas al Ajillo

Prawns sizzled in garlic, chilli and olive oil.

🇪🇸 Spain · 📍 Nationwide
Gelato al Pistacchio -- traditional dish from Italy
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.6

Gelato al Pistacchio

Gelato al Pistacchio is a beloved ice cream, traditional to Italy.

🇮🇹 Italy
Gelato Alla Vaniglia -- traditional dish from Italy
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.6

Gelato Alla Vaniglia

Gelato Alla Vaniglia is a traditional ice cream from Italy.

🇮🇹 Italy
Geoduck -- traditional dish from Canada
Seafood ★ 4.6

Geoduck

The geoduck is a giant Pacific Northwest clam prized for sweet, crunchy meat, served raw as sashimi or pan-fried, with British Columbia a major harvest region.

🇨🇦 Canada · 📍 Pacific Northwest (British Columbia)
Gulai -- traditional dish from Indonesia
Soups & Stews ★ 4.6

Gulai

Indonesian coconut-milk curry from the Minangkabau kitchen of West Sumatra — rich, golden, ladled generously over rice at the Padang canteen.

🇮🇩 Indonesia · 📍 West Sumatra (Minangkabau) — countrywide across Indonesia
Guncha wa Keema -- traditional dish from India
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.6

Guncha wa Keema

Guncha wa Keema is a beloved appetizer, traditional to India.

🇮🇳 India
Gyros -- traditional dish from Greece
Street Food ★ 4.6

Gyros

Spit-roasted meat shaved into warm pita with chips and tzatziki.

🇬🇷 Greece · 📍 Nationwide
Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki -- traditional dish from Japan
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.6

Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki

Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki is a beloved pancake, traditional to Japan.

🇯🇵 Japan
Horenso no Goma-ae -- traditional dish from Japan
Salads & Sides ★ 4.6

Horenso no Goma-ae

Horenso no Goma-ae is one of the classic dishes in the salad tradition of Japan.

🇯🇵 Japan
Hújiāo Bǐng -- traditional dish from China
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.6

Hújiāo Bǐng

Rooted in China, Hújiāo Bǐng is a snack enjoyed for generations.

🇨🇳 China
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.6

Hwachae

Chilled Korean summer fruit punch set in a shared bowl — cinnamon-ginger rice-punch syrup with floating fruit, nuts and edible petals.

🇰🇷 South Korea · 📍 Countrywide (Seoul and Gyeongsang provinces in particular)
Imqarrun Il-forn -- traditional dish from Malta
Soups & Stews ★ 4.6

Imqarrun Il-forn

Imqarrun Il-forn is one of the classic dishes in the casserole tradition of Malta.

🇲🇹 Malta
Dumplings ★ 4.6

Jahodové Knedlíky

Hailing from the Czech Republic, Jahodové Knedlíky is a much-loved dumpling.

🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Jam Pennies -- traditional dish from United Kingdom
Street Food ★ 4.6

Jam Pennies

Jam Pennies is a sandwich from the United Kingdom.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Seafood ★ 4.6

Jellied Eels

Jellied eels are a Cockney classic of chopped eels cooked in a spiced, vinegary stock that sets to a savoury jelly, served cold.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 📍 London (East End and the South East)
Johnnycake -- traditional dish from United States
Breads & Pastries ★ 4.6

Johnnycake

Hailing from the United States, Johnnycake is a much-loved flatbread.

🇺🇸 United States