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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Joven Tequila
Joven tequila is a Mexican spirit blending young blanco with lightly aged reposado, giving a smooth drink that keeps the fresh agave character, a versatile cocktail base.
Jukut Ares
A clear, herb-bright Balinese soup built around the inner core of the banana plant, simmered with jackfruit, long beans, lemon basil and a thin coconut-broth finish.
Katsu Curry
Crisp pork cutlet over rice with thick Japanese curry.
Keemun Black Tea
Keemun is China's celebrated fragrant black tea, grown in Qimen County, Anhui, with a sweet, winey, orchid-tinged character that anchors classic blends.
Khinkali
Twisted soup dumplings you grip by the knot and slurp.
Kufta Bozbash
A long-simmered Azerbaijani meatball and chickpea soup with saffron, mint, and rice-stuffed kufta hiding an almond or dried plum at the center.
Kuku wa Kupaka
Kuku wa Kupaka counts among the traditional food of Kenya, a stew locals hold dear.
Kulfi Falooda
Kulfi Falooda is a frozen dessert from India.
Kumru
Kumru is a grilled sesame-crusted sandwich from Izmir, Turkey, filled with melted kaşar cheese, tomato and green peppers. A charcoal-grilled Aegean street food classic.
Künefe
A hot Turkish dessert of crisp shredded pastry and molten cheese, soaked in syrup and topped with pistachios.
Kunik
Kunik is a beloved cheese, traditional to the United States.
Kupati
Kupati is a traditional sausage from Georgia.
Kupusnjača
From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kupusnjača is a well-known savoury pastry.
Lakka
A golden Finnish liqueur made by steeping wild cloudberries in neutral spirit with sugar — intensely fruity and sweet, traditionally served ice-cold as a digestif or poured over ice cream.
Laksa
Spicy coconut noodle soup, rich and aromatic.
Leniwe Pierogi
Leniwe Pierogi is a traditional dumpling from Poland.
Liang Ban Qie zi
Liang Ban Qie zi counts among the traditional food of China, an appetizer locals hold dear.
Limppu
A soft, sweet Finnish mixed-rye loaf baked in a tall pan, eaten daily with butter, cheese, herring, or salmon at every meal across the country.
Little Ypsi
Little Ypsi is one of the classic dishes in the cheese tradition of the United States.
Livarot
Livarot is a pungent Normandy cow’s-milk cheese with an orange washed rind, bound with rush bands and nicknamed “le colonel” for its stripes.
Mango Sticky Rice
Steamed glutinous rice soaked in salted coconut cream, served with slices of ripe mango.
Masala Dosa
Crisp fermented rice crepe wrapped around spiced potato.
Minorcan Clam Chowder
A tomato-based Florida chowder of clams, potatoes, and datil peppers, brought to St. Augustine by Mahón-Menorca settlers in the 18th century.
Mohanthal
Hailing from India, Mohanthal is a much-loved dessert.