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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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#1
Gyros, Greece
Wang Zhuang 8 months ago
I would love to visit Greece to see how much better these are than the ones I've gotten elsewhere, but to be fair, most of the ones I've ever eaten have been d**n good.
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#2
Pizza, Italy
Rose the Cook 8 months ago
I miss Lygon Street, Melbourne. You can smell the pizza before you get there. What passes for pizza in China is an abomination.
#3
Stroopwafel, The Netherlands
Russell Bowman 8 months ago
Make sure to balance it on top of your coffee for a minute ... warm and gooey indulgence
Wang Zhuang 8 months ago
The first time I ever tried this was in Netherlands, and I felt so deprived. There's actually a Dutch woman in Shanghai who has a stroopwafel business, and she delivers them all over China. I buy from her sometimes.
#4
Wiener Schnitzel, Austria
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
This is massive. It looks like I've been ripped off all of my life.
Rose the Cook 8 months ago
Used to make this often in Australia but you can't get veal in China where I live now.
Wang Zhuang 8 months ago
If you come to Beijing, where I live, there are German restaurants here that serve that serve this.
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Swedish Meatballs, Lingonberry Jam, Mashed Potatoes And Gravy, Sweden
#6
Pad Thai, Thailand
#7
Beijing Peking Duck, China
Wang Zhuang 8 months ago
Highly, highly recommended. I have Peking duck restaurant next to my apartment that is awesome
#8
Butter Chichen, India
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 8 months ago
What about daal? Or garlic naan? Or aloo gobi? Or kibbeh?
#12
Pavlova, Australia
#13
Khinkali, Georgia
Serena Myers 8 months 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!
Lee Gilliland 8 months ago
They're wheat dumplings, and they're not slimy, they're soft.
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Tacos, Mexico
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 8 months ago
Delicious for sure, but I would’ve done something less obvious. Then again, I would k**l for authentic chicken tamales right now.
#15
Pierogi, Poland
#17
Paella, Spain
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
I wouldn't try this myself, for that reason. But definitely one of my favourite dishes.
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Inés Olabarria Smith 8 months ago
Pa (as in panther) e (as in elefant) lla (as in Yamaha). Thank you.
#18
Poutine, Canada
Hippopotamuses 8 months 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.
#20
Tagine, Morocco
Multa Nocte 8 months ago
There is a Moroccan restaurant in a nearby town and we had this and it was pretty incredible.
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
I've only had the pre-made variant. Delicious. I intend to get a tagine, and try to make this myself, at some point.
#21
Borscht, Ukraine
Final score:
12points
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 8 months ago
I love borscht. Especially with a little bit of parsley and sour cream… so good.
#23
Fish And Chips, England
#25
Nasi Goreng, Indonesia
#26
Pho Soup, Vietnam
Wang Zhuang 8 months ago
Nothing like a good bowl of pho on a chilly day...or any day, for that matter.
#27
Feijoada, Brazil
nm 8 months ago (edited)
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.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 8 months ago
Much of the best cuisine in the world comes from people who had so little they had to cook with anything they could get.
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#29
Dolma, Azerbaijan
Ivona 3 months ago
They're popular in Greece, and in Bulgaria as well. In Greece, they're served with a tangy egg-based sauce.
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#31
Kimchi, South Korea
Firstname Lastname 8 months ago
I always want to demolish the entire jar in one go when I get it at the market. So tasty.
#33
Bunuelos, Columbia
#34
Completo, Chile
AutumnGirl 8 months ago
Actually, this is an «italiano»: avocado, mayo and tomato. But all of our «completos» are amazing :-)
#35
Onigiri, Japan
#36
Cepelinai, Lithuania
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago (edited)
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.
#37
Ceviche, Peru
#39
Hot Dogs, United States
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 8 months ago
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…
Spacey Stacey 8 months ago
Chocolate chip cookies and chicken wings! We've got a variety of other foods from the USA that are far more tasty than a flipping hotdog! Seriously, when think hotdogs, I think German cuisine💡 I'm not a big fan 🌭
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
My first hog dog was made with English mustard (I didn't know about American, or Djion, mustard). It was a bad move. A very bad move!
#42
Jollof Rice, Nigeria
#47
Kalakukko, Finland
PeTeH 8 months ago (edited)
Herring and pork inside rye bread. Personally I'd have chosen sauteed reindeer or salmon soup.
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Pancakes With Caviar, Russia
#52
Rye Bread, Iceland
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
Rye bread with butter is so wholesome. I don't even need more topping.
Russell Bowman 8 months ago
NO, a lamb dog (pulsar) covered in fried onions and a mix of catsup and mayo ...
#54
Bobotie, South Africa
Russell Bowman 8 months ago
hamburger with custard on top? How about the many types of biltong
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Crystal M 8 months ago
We have much better things than hotdogs in the US. Barbeque, steamed blue crabs, anything with lobster, apple pie, bagels, I could go on.
Ivon_Ivon 7 months ago
I think it's unfortunate that Indonesia is always associated with fried rice. There's a bunch of more delicious options. Nasi tutug oncom. Nasi gurih ala jombang. Rawon :9. Masakan bali ga tau apa aja namanya tapi yang biasa kumakan di jalan namburan jogja, plus sambal matahnya :9. Bakso malang :9. Rendang dan segala jenis masakan padang :9. Sate ayam madura :9. Nyam nyam nyam, jadi laper neeehhhhhhhhhhhhh
PunchinelloTX 8 months ago
Might have been nice to have a description of the dishes, but a fun article.
Boris Long-Johnson 8 months ago
I’m disappointed to see Blue Waffles aren’t on the list - a true delicacy.
Crystal M 8 months ago
We have much better things than hotdogs in the US. Barbeque, steamed blue crabs, anything with lobster, apple pie, bagels, I could go on.
Ivon_Ivon 7 months ago
I think it's unfortunate that Indonesia is always associated with fried rice. There's a bunch of more delicious options. Nasi tutug oncom. Nasi gurih ala jombang. Rawon :9. Masakan bali ga tau apa aja namanya tapi yang biasa kumakan di jalan namburan jogja, plus sambal matahnya :9. Bakso malang :9. Rendang dan segala jenis masakan padang :9. Sate ayam madura :9. Nyam nyam nyam, jadi laper neeehhhhhhhhhhhhh
PunchinelloTX 8 months ago
Might have been nice to have a description of the dishes, but a fun article.
Boris Long-Johnson 8 months ago
I’m disappointed to see Blue Waffles aren’t on the list - a true delicacy.
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