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Remember those fantastic trips you've taken, where the absolute best memories often involved stumbling upon some amazing local dish? Or maybe you're still dreaming of that world cruise? Well, get ready for a culinary adventure right from your comfy chair! We've gathered 55 incredible dishes that represent the very best flavors from countries all across the globe. From the hearty Bobotie of South Africa to the legendary pizza of Italy and the irresistible Gyros of Greece, these are the tastes that define a culture. Whether it's street food perfection or a comforting classic passed down through generations, this list will have your taste buds tingling and maybe even inspire your next dinner menu.

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Gyros, Greece

Two hands holding pita wraps with fresh vegetables and sauce, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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Love this.

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    Pizza, Italy

    Top dish from Italy, Margherita pizza with fresh basil and melted mozzarella on a crispy crust.

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    Rose the Cook
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    1 year ago

    I miss Lygon Street, Melbourne. You can smell the pizza before you get there. What passes for pizza in China is an abomination.

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    Stroopwafel, The Netherlands

    Stroopwafels, a top dish from different countries, stacked on a white plate.

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    1 year ago

    Make sure to balance it on top of your coffee for a minute ... warm and gooey indulgence

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    Wiener Schnitzel, Austria

    Hand comparing size to a large schnitzel, a renowned dish from different countries, with a lemon wedge on top.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    1 year ago

    This is massive. It looks like I've been ripped off all of my life.

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    #5

    Swedish Meatballs, Lingonberry Jam, Mashed Potatoes And Gravy, Sweden

    Plate with meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, lingonberries, and cucumber salad, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    1 year ago

    Ah, the IKEA special.

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    #6

    Pad Thai, Thailand

    Pad Thai served with shrimp, bean sprouts, peanuts, and lime on a blue plate, representing a top dish from different countries.

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    Wang Zhuang
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    1 year ago

    Yes! I've eaten this in Bangkok a few times, love it!

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    #7

    Beijing Peking Duck, China

    Sliced Peking duck with hoisin sauce and pancakes, a top dish from different countries, elegantly presented on a table.

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    Wang Zhuang
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    1 year ago

    Highly, highly recommended. I have Peking duck restaurant next to my apartment that is awesome

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    Butter Chichen, India

    Chicken curry with creamy sauce and herbs in a pan, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    1 year ago

    What about daal? Or garlic naan? Or aloo gobi? Or kibbeh?

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    #9

    French Onion Soup, France

    A classic top dish of French onion soup with melted cheese and herbs in a ceramic bowl.

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    1 year ago

    My favorite winter food

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    #10

    Doner Kebab, Turkey

    Wrap sandwich filled with seasoned meat and veggies, featured dish from different countries, resting on a wooden surface.

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    1 year ago

    Yummm.

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    #11

    Pasteis De Nata, Portugal

    A hand holding a Portuguese custard tart, a top dish from different countries, with a golden, caramelized top.

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    Pavlova, Australia

    A pavlova topped with fresh berries and mint, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    1 year ago

    ... or New Zealand. Disputed.

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    #13

    Khinkali, Georgia

    Three dumplings garnished with parsley on a white plate, representing a top dish from different countries.

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    1 year ago

    Each to their own, but I prefer my food not so slimy and raw in appearance. Not that I'll ever eat it, but I'm sure it's delicious!

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    #14

    Tacos, Mexico

    Plate of tacos with cilantro and onions, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    1 year ago

    Delicious for sure, but I would’ve done something less obvious. Then again, I would k**l for authentic chicken tamales right now.

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    #15

    Pierogi, Poland

    Top dish from different countries featuring dumplings topped with fried onions.

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    1 year ago

    I love pierogi. Yummy, especially fried.

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    Empanadas, Argentina

    Golden brown empanadas, a popular dish, arranged on a wooden plate on a festive tablecloth.

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    #17

    Paella, Spain

    Seafood paella in a large pan, showcasing Spain's top dish with shrimp, mussels, and rice.

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    Difficult to make perfectly.

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    #18

    Poutine, Canada

    Plate of poutine with fries, cheese curds, and gravy from different countries' top dish menu.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    1 year ago

    A local burger chain (Burger Fuel NZ) tried this but, apparently it didn't prove popular. I wish I'd tried it when I was able.

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    Moules Frites, Belgium

    Mussels served with baguette on a rustic table, representing a top dish from different countries.

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    #20

    Tagine, Morocco

    Traditional Moroccan dish in a tagine on a tiled table outdoors, highlighting different countries' top dish.

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    An Arab neighbour made rice and some chicken dish. I was sorely disappointed it wasn't spicy nor well seasoned.

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    #21

    Borscht, Ukraine

    A bowl of soup topped with sour cream and herbs, representing a top dish from different countries.

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    I love borscht. Especially with a little bit of parsley and sour cream… so good.

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    #22

    Goulash, Hungary

    Rich beef stew garnished with herbs and red pepper in a bowl next to a pretzel, showcasing a country's top dish.

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    Fish And Chips, England

    Fish and chips served in a takeaway box on a beach, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    heavy on the malt vinegar

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    Kibbeh, Lebanon

    Plate of kibbeh garnished with parsley, served with a bowl of tahini sauce.

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    Kibbeh is the best.

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    #25

    Nasi Goreng, Indonesia

    A plate of Nasi Goreng, a top dish from different countries, with a fried egg, crackers, and vegetable garnish.

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    Kenapa sik masakan satu ini dianggap ikonik. Di rumah2 biasa kalo bikin nasgor buat ngabisin nasi sisa. Nggak sespesial itu. Lebih enakan nasi tutug oncom. Atau nasi gurih jombang yang bumbunya nendang.

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    #26

    Pho Soup, Vietnam

    Bowl of Vietnamese pho with noodles and herbs, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    1 year ago

    Nothing like a good bowl of pho on a chilly day...or any day, for that matter.

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    Feijoada, Brazil

    A pot of traditional stew, a top dish from different countries, features vibrant ingredients and rich broth.

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    The food of slaves that nowadays became trendy. Black beans and pieces of pig feet, tails, ears, anything that was not consumed by the slave owners.

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    Adobo, Philippines

    Close-up of a top dish featuring succulent meat, garnished with green onions, highlighting different countries' cuisine.

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    #29

    Dolma, Azerbaijan

    Stuffed grape leaves on a white plate, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    Love these. I thought they were Greek though?

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    Fufu, Ghana

    Person serving top dish from different countries on an outdoor table.

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    Kimchi, South Korea

    Chopsticks lifting kimchi from a glass jar, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    I always want to demolish the entire jar in one go when I get it at the market. So tasty.

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    Potica, Slovenia

    Slice of traditional bread from different countries, featuring a spiral herb filling, displayed on a wooden board.

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    Looks delicious

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    #33

    Bunuelos, Columbia

    Plate of savory fried balls, a top dish from different countries, served on a white napkin.

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    Buñuelos in every Hispanic country

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    #34

    Completo, Chile

    Hand holding a traditional Chilean hot dog loaded with toppings, showcasing a different country's top dish.

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    Actually, this is an «italiano»: avocado, mayo and tomato. But all of our «completos» are amazing :-)

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    Onigiri, Japan

    Plate of traditional rice balls from different countries' top dishes, served with pickled ginger.

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    with pickled mustard greens ... yum

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    Cepelinai, Lithuania

    Plate featuring a sliced top dish with creamy sauce and herbs from different countries.

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    To complete the journey into my ethnic heritage, I should try these. The rest of me is Scots and English, so I've grown up with those... cuisines.

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    #37

    Ceviche, Peru

    A dish with sliced red onions and herbs, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    Love ceviche!

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    #38

    Hot Pot, Taiwan

    Traditional hot pot with various meats and vegetables, showcasing a popular dish from different countries.

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    Hot Dogs, United States

    Hot dogs with mustard and ketchup, a top dish from different countries, served on a wooden board.

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    Ouch. I mean like, sure but there’s so much good stuff in America. Grits, cornbread, BBQ, hush puppies, gumbo, fried chicken, Mac n cheese, sloppy joes…

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    Sel Roti, Nepal

    A person cooking a traditional top dish over a rustic stove, showcasing different countries' culinary techniques.

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    #41

    Lokma, Egypt

    Golden fried sweets from different countries' top dish showcase, glistening with syrup.

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    1 year ago

    Yum,

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    #42

    Jollof Rice, Nigeria

    Close-up of hands serving vibrant rice dish on a colorful plate, showcasing top dish from different countries.

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    I really wish I had some good jollof rice right now.

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    #43

    Kabsa, Saudi Arabia

    Aromatic top dish with baked chicken, boiled eggs, and vegetables served on a decorative dish.

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    Picadillo, Cuba

    Plate of Cuban picadillo with plantain, highlighting a top dish from different countries.

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    Patacones, Panama

    Golden fried plantains on a glass dish, a top dish from different countries.

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    #46

    Sauerbraten, Germany

    Plated top dish from different countries with red cabbage, dumplings, and meat in sauce, garnished with parsley.

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    #47

    Kalakukko, Finland

    A traditional meat dish wrapped in foil, showcasing one of different countries' top dishes, served in a white tray.

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    What is that?

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    Pancakes With Caviar, Russia

    A plate of blini topped with caviar, showcasing a top dish from different countries.

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    Caviar is overrated.

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    #49

    Chipa, Paraguay

    Traditional top dish, crispy ring-shaped bread on parchment in a basket from different countries.

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    Larb, Laos

    Rice and stir-fried dish with cucumbers and greens on a white plate, representing a top dish from different countries.

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    #51

    Kottu, Sri Lanka

    Top dish from a different country, served on a banana leaf, showcasing regional flavors on a white plate.

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    #52

    Rye Bread, Iceland

    Rye bread and crispbread on a plate showcasing different countries' top dish variety.

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    1 year ago

    Rye bread with butter is so wholesome. I don't even need more topping.

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    #53

    Lefse, Norway

    Plate of traditional flatbreads, illustrating a country's top dish.

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    1 year ago

    Every flatbread is called lefse in Norge.

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    #54

    Bobotie, South Africa

    Bunny chow served with yellow rice, tomato relish, and papadum, highlighting top dish from different countries.

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    1 year ago

    hamburger with custard on top? How about the many types of biltong

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    Encebollado, Ecuador

    Top dish from different countries, featuring a savory soup with chicken, herbs, onions, and lime garnish.

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