Food guide
World Cuisine
25 cuisines, hundreds of dishes, and everything you need to eat like a local in every country. Street food, etiquette, vocabulary, and budget.
All cuisines
Choose a country to discover its dishes, street food, culinary vocabulary, and table manners.
Europe
36Albania
Tavë kosi
Germany
Currywurst
Austria
Wiener Schnitzel
Belgium
Moules-frites
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ćevapi
Bulgaria
Shopska salata
Cyprus
Meze
Croatia
Peka
Denmark
Smørrebrød
Estonia
Verivorst (blood sausage)
Finland
Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pasty)
Hungary
Goulash (gulyás)
Ireland
Irish stew
Iceland
Icelandic lamb
Latvia
Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi (grey peas with bacon)
Lithuania
Cepelinai
Luxembourg
Judd mat Gaardebounen
North Macedonia
Tavče gravče
Malta
Stuffat tal-fenek (rabbit stew)
Montenegro
Njeguški pršut
Norway
Fårikål (mutton with cabbage)
Netherlands
Stroopwafel
Poland
Pierogi
Czech Republic
Svickova na smetane
Romania
Sarmale
United Kingdom
Fish and chips
Serbia
Ćevapi
Slovakia
Bryndzové halušky
Slovenia
Potica
Suède
Köttbullar (meatballs)
Switzerland
Cheese fondue
Italy
Pasta alla Carbonara
Greece
Moussaka
Spain
Paella
Portugal
Pastel de Nata
France
Croissant
Asia
42Saudi Arabia
Kabsa (spiced rice with meat)
Armenia
Khorovats
Azerbaijan
Plov
Bahrain
Machboos
Bangladesh
Kacchi biryani
Bhutan
Ema datshi
Brunei
Ambuyat
Émirats arabes unis
Machboos
Georgia
Khachapuri adjaruli
Iran
Chelow kabab
Israel
Hummus
Jordan
Mansaf
Kazakhstan
Beshbarmak
Kyrgyzstan
Beshbarmak
Kuwait
Machboos
Malaysia
Nasi lemak
Maldives
Mas huni
Mongolia
Buuz
Myanmar
Mohinga
Oman
Shuwa
Uzbekistan
Plov (osh)
Pakistan
Biryani
Qatar
Machboos
Singapore
Hainanese chicken rice
Tajikistan
Qurutob
Taïwan
Beef noodles (niurou mian)
East Timor
Ikan sabuko
Turkménistan
Plov (palow)
Laos
Laap (salade de viande hachée)
Thailand
Pad Thai
Vietnam
Pho
Japan
Sushi
India
Butter Chicken
South Korea
Bibimbap
Turkey
Kebab
Lebanon
Mezze
Indonesia
Nasi Goreng
China
Dim Sum
Philippines
Adobo
Sri Lanka
Rice & Curry
Nepal
Dal Bhat
Cambodia
Amok
Americas
5Ranking
Top 10 foodie destinations
Cities where the food alone justifies the trip.
#1
Tokyo
Japan
The most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world plus flawless street food
2#2
Bangkok
Thailand
Legendary street food and incredible diversity
3#3
Lima
Peru
The gastronomic capital of South America
4#4
Mexico City
Mexico
Tacos al pastor and a booming food scene
5#5
Istanbul
Turkey
A crossroads of flavors between East and West
6#6
Hanoi
Vietnam
Pho, bun cha and plastic stools
7#7
Bologna
Italy
Italy's belly: fresh pasta and ragù
8#8
Oaxaca
Mexico
Seven moles, mezcal and tlayudas
9#9
Seoul
South Korea
Barbecue, kimchi and a nighttime street-food scene
10#10
Marrakech
Morocco
Tagines, spices and Jemaa el-Fna
Street Food
- Maximum authenticity: locals eat there every day
- Unbeatable budget: rarely more than 2-3 EUR per dish
- Quick discovery: try 5 different things in one evening
- Immersive atmosphere: sounds, smells, encounters
- High turnover: freshness guaranteed by volume
Local restaurant
- More elaborate dishes: slow-cooked, complex sauces
- Comfort: seated, air-conditioned, drinking water on the table
- Service: staff recommendations, possible adjustments
- Controlled hygiene: often stricter standards
- Cultural experience: decor, music, and local ambiance
Practical tips
Eating local safely
A few simple rules to enjoy street food and local restaurants anywhere in the world.
Follow the locals
If a stall is packed with locals, the food is fresh, good, and safe. Queues are a sign of quality.
Watch the cooking
Prefer dishes cooked in front of you at high heat. Fire kills bacteria. Avoid lukewarm buffets.
Start slowly
Gradually adapt your stomach to local spices and bacteria. Don't try everything on the first day.
Bottled water
In most countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, drink only bottled or filtered water.
Peelable fruits
Eat fruits you can peel yourself: bananas, mangoes, pineapples. Avoid pre-cut fruit salads.
Carry activated charcoal
Pack activated charcoal or probiotics. When in doubt, hot tea and plain rice are universal remedies.
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