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The Best Traditional Food in the World

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Best Traditional Dishes
in the World
Top 100 world-famous dishes according to 63,402 valid ratings on TasteAtlas.
1
Pizza
Pizza Margherita
4.66
Italy
Best in
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele (Naples, Italy)
2
Lamb/Mutton Dish
Adana kebap
4.56
Turkey
Best in
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı (Beyoğlu, Turkey)
3
Noodle Dish
Ramen
4.52
Japan
Best in
Tsuta (Shibuya, Japan)
4
Beef Dish
Lomo saltado
4.51
Peru
Best in
Tanta (Lima District, Peru)
5
Meat Dish
Döner kebab
4.49
Turkey
Best in
Bayramoğlu Döner (Beykoz, Turkey)
6
Street Food
Tacos al pastor
4.48
Mexico
Best in
Taqueria Franc (Tijuana, Mexico)
7
Vegetable Soup
Šaltibarščiai
4.48
Lithuania
Best in
Lokys (Vilnius, Lithuania)
8
Dumplings
Gyoza
4.47
Japan
Best in
Harajuku Gyoza-ro (Shibuya, Japan)
9
Pork Dish
Cochinita pibil
4.43
Mexico
Best in
Taquería El Turix (Mexico City, Mexico)
10
Ground Meat Dish
Sarma
4.39
Turkey
Best in
Caru' cu Bere (Bucharest, Romania)
11
Ground Meat Dish
Dolma
4.39
Turkey
Best in
Asitane Restaurant (Fatih, Turkey)
12
Meat Dish
Gyros
4.38
Greece
Best in
Pitogyros (Oia, Greece)
13
Rice Dish
Risotto alla Milanese
4.38
Italy
Best in
Ratanà (Milan, Italy)
14
Rice Dish
Arroz de marisco
4.34
Portugal
Best in
Uma Marisqueira (Lisbon, Portugal)
15
Pasta
Lasagne alla Bolognese
4.30
Italy
Best in
Trattoria Anna Maria (Bologna, Italy)
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Best cuisines in the
World
The best cuisines in the world, ranked by the average rating of the 20 best rated national foods according to 63,402 valid ratings on TasteAtlas.
1
Italian cuisine
4.77
Best dishes
Focaccia Barese, Prosciutto e funghi pizza, Gnocco fritto
Best products
Prosciutto Crudo, Stracciata, Spaghettini
Best drinks
Amarone della Valpolicella, Nero d’Avola, Ristretto
2
Greek cuisine
4.75
Best dishes
Païdakia, Garides saganaki, Koulouri Thessalonikis
Best products
Kalamata, Fystiki Aeginas, Masticha Chiou
Best drinks
Assyrtiko, Frappé, Metaxa
3
Spanish cuisine
4.70
Best dishes
Gambas à la plancha, Bocadillo serranito, Xató (sauce)
Best products
Jamón ibérico de bellota, Calçot de Valls, Fuet
Best drinks
Albariño, Sidra de Asturias, Tempranillo
4
Portuguese cuisine
4.70
Best dishes
Alheira de Mirandela, Pastel de Belém, Leitão da bairrada
Best products
Bacalhau de Cura Tradicional Portuguesa, Azeites da Beira Interior, Sal de Tavira
Best drinks
Touriga Nacional, Port, Madeira
5
Iranian cuisine
4.67
Best dishes
Kuku sabzi, Tahchin, Tahdig
Best drinks
Ayran
6
Indonesian cuisine
4.66
Best dishes
Rawon, Pecel, Tempeh mendoan
Best products
Mangosteen , Durian
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Best food regions
The best regional cuisines in the world, ranked by the average rating of the 10 best rated regional foods according to 63,402 valid ratings on TasteAtlas.
1
Emilia-Romagna
4.69
Italy
Best dishes
Gnocco fritto, Cappelletti in brodo, Erbazzone
Best products
Culatello di Zibello, Prosciutto di Parma, Tortelloni
2
Java
4.67
Indonesia
Best dishes
Rawon, Pecel, Tempeh mendoan
3
Dalmatia
4.59
Croatia
Best dishes
Kruh ispod peke, Gradele, Poljički soparnik
Best products
Neretvanska mandarina, Dalmatinski pršut, Drniški pršut
Best drinks
Babić, Pošip, Plavac mali
4
Bavaria
4.58
Germany
Best dishes
Presskopf, Serviettenknödel, Bavarian Cream
Best products
Nürnberger Bratwürste, Romadur, Allgäuer Emmentaler
Best drinks
Bayerisches Bier, Münchner Bier, Weissbier
5
Campania
4.51
Italy
Best dishes
Pizza Margherita, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Torta Caprese
Best products
Limone Costa d'Amalfi, Limone di Sorrento, Ricotta di Bufala Campana
Best drinks
Limoncello
6
Catalonia
4.45
Spain
Best dishes
Xató (sauce), Romesco, Panellets
Best products
Calçot de Valls, Fuet, Salchichón de Vic
Best drinks
Cava
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Best traditional
food cities
Cities with the best local food according to professional restaurant critics and 63,402 valid TasteAtlas audience votes.
1
Paris
4.56
France
Famous for
Béarnaise, Bûche de Noël, Croque-monsieur, Macarons, Baguette
Best authentic restaurants
La Pâtisserie des Rêves, Bistrot Paul Bert, Pierre Hermé, Ladurée, Breizh Café
2
Rome
4.54
Italy
Famous for
Pasta carbonara, Supplì, Bucatini, Fettuccine, Rigatoni
Best authentic restaurants
Da Enzo, Gelateria Fatamorgana, Gelateria dei Gracchi, Pizzarium Bonci, Flavio al Velavevodetto
3
Buenos Aires
4.51
Argentina
Famous for
Fainá, Dulce de leche, Milanesa napolitana
Best authentic restaurants
Don Julio, La Cabrera Parrilla Palermo, El Desnivel, Parrilla Peña, El Cuartito
4
Istanbul
4.47
Turkey
Famous for
Paçanga böreği, Hünkar beğendi, Lokum
Best authentic restaurants
Karaköy Güllüoğlu, Hafiz Mustafa, Saray Muhallebicisi, Yeni Lokanta-Bar, Hayvore
5
Mexico City
4.47
Mexico
Famous for
Danger Dog, Enchiladas Suizas
Best authentic restaurants
El Cardenal, Café de Tacuba, Contramar, Pujol, El Huequito
6
Kyoto
4.44
Japan
Famous for
Yatsuhashi, Mitarashi dango, Saba zushi
Best authentic restaurants
Gogyo Kyoto, Ippudo Nishikikoji, Izuju, Roan Kikunoi, Ramen Sen no Kaze
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Best foods by category
Soups
1
Penang laksa
Southeast Asia
4.70
2
Ciorbă de fasole cu afumătură
Romania
4.60
3
Mercimek çorbası
Turkey
4.60
4
Harira
Morocco
4.60
5
Shoyu ramen
Japan
4.60
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Meat Dishes
1
Töltött kaposzta
Hungary
4.80
2
Païdakia
Greece
4.90
3
Spanferkel
Germany
4.70
4
Pabellón criollo
Venezuela
4.80
5
Keftedakia
Greece
4.60
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Vegetable Dishes
1
Malai kofta
India
4.80
2
Iahnie
Romania
4.60
3
Yemista
Greece
4.40
4
Kapusta zasmażana
Poland
4.50
5
Guvech
Bulgaria
4.40
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Seafood Dishes
1
Gambas al ajillo
Spain
4.80
2
Ceviche mixto
Peru
4.80
3
Ebi furai
Japan
4.60
4
Tiradito
Peru
4.70
5
Smoked Salmon
Canada
4.40
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Desserts
1
Chocotorta
Argentina
4.40
2
Gelato al pistacchio
Italy
4.60
3
Apfelkuchen
Germany
4.50
4
Liège Waffle
Belgium
4.60
5
Zserbó
Hungary
4.30
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Cheeses
1
Brillat-Savarin
France
4.70
2
Mont d'Or
France
4.60
3
Graviera Kritis
Greece
4.70
4
Ricotta di Bufala Campana
Italy
4.50
5
Parmigiano Reggiano
Italy
4.60
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Wine Appellations
1
Amarone della Valpolicella
Italy
5.00
2
Barolo
Italy
4.90
3
Commandaria
Republic of Cyprus
4.90
4
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
France
4.60
5
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Italy
4.70
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Wine Varieties
1
Melnik
Bulgaria
4.80
2
Saperavi
Georgia
4.60
3
Fetească Neagră
Romania
4.70
4
Malbec Argentina
Argentina
4.80
5
Albariño
Spain
4.60
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Street Foods
1
Paratha
India
4.70
2
Sheftalia
Cyprus
4.40
3
Serabi
Indonesia
4.50
4
Empanadas Tucumanas
Argentina
4.60
5
Bánh mì
Vietnam
4.60
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Pasta Dishes
1
Trofie al pesto
Italy
4.70
2
Pappardelle al cinghiale
Italy
4.50
3
Tortelli
Italy
4.40
4
Spaghetti alla puttanesca
Italy
4.40
5
Lasagne alla Bolognese
Italy
4.30
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Noodle Dishes
1
Penang laksa
Southeast Asia
4.70
2
Shoyu ramen
Japan
4.60
3
Miso ramen
Japan
4.50
4
Tonkotsu ramen
Japan
4.50
5
Shio ramen
Japan
4.40
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Sauces
1
Pesto Genovese
Italy
4.60
2
Tkemali
Georgia
4.60
3
Romesco
Spain
4.30
4
Beurre blanc
France
4.50
5
Tzatziki
Greece
4.40
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Best foods by country
Algeria
1
Pancake
Mahjouba
5.00
2
Street Food
Garantita
4.50
3
Stew
Chakhchoukha
4.60
4
Flatbread
Msemen
4.40
5
Soup
Harira
4.60
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Argentina
1
Beef
Argentine Beef
4.70
2
Chocolate Cake
Chocotorta
4.40
3
Barbecue
Asado
4.70
4
Beef Dish
Tira de asado
4.50
5
Savory Pastry
Empanadas Tucumanas
4.60
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Armenia
1
Dumplings
Manti
4.50
2
Barbecue
Khorovats
4.50
3
Snack
Lamadjo
4.40
4
Ground Meat Dish
Sarma
4.40
5
Ground Meat Dish
Dolma
4.10
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Australia
1
Nuts
Macadamia
4.70
2
Apple
Cripps Pink
4.30
3
Cake
Lamington
4.10
4
Cake
Pavlova
4.00
5
Sandwich
Avocado Toast
3.80
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Austria
1
Noodle Dish
Kasspatzln
4.80
2
Deep-fried Dessert
Apfelradln
4.70
3
Sweet Pastry
Topfenstrudel
4.40
4
Pancake
Kaiserschmarrn
4.40
5
Chocolate Cake
Sachertorte
4.30
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Azerbaijan
1
Freshwater Fish Dish
Baliq kebab
4.80
2
Salad
Manqal salatı
4.80
3
Sauce
Narsharab
4.60
4
Ground Meat Dish
Lyulya kebab
4.40
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Bangladesh
1
Flatbread
Paratha
4.70
2
Snack
Fuchka
4.40
3
Deep-fried Dessert
Jalebi
3.90
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Belarus
1
Pancake
Draniki
4.50
2
Soup
Zhur
4.50
3
Non-alcoholic Beverage
Kvass
4.10
4
Dumplings
Galušky
4.30
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Belgium
1
Cheese
Fromage de Maredsous
4.60
2
Beer
Trappist Beer
4.80
3
Dessert
Liège Waffle
4.60
4
Potato Dish
Pommes frites
4.60
5
Cheese
Fromage de Herve
4.50
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Bolivia
1
Meat Dish
Silpancho
4.70
2
Offal Soup
Sopa de mondongo
4.20
3
Chicken Dish
Picante de pollo
4.40
4
Beef Dish
Anticucho
4.50
5
Chicken Dish
Sajta de pollo
4.40
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
1
Ground Meat Dish
Japrak
4.70
2
Technique
Sač
4.60
3
Savory Pie
Kljukuša
4.70
4
Cheese
Livanjski sir
4.60
5
Savory Pastry
Burek
4.40
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Brazil
1
Cocktail
Caipirinha
4.70
2
Cocktail
Batida
4.70
3
Beef Dish
Vaca atolada
4.80
4
Dessert
Mousse de maracujá
4.60
5
Stew
Moqueca
4.50
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Bulgaria
1
Appetizer
Chushki burek
4.80
2
Stew
Wine Kebab
4.70
3
Salad
Ovcharska Salad
4.80
4
Appetizer
Sirene po shopski
4.50
5
Spice Blend
Sharena Sol
4.90
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Canada
1
Sandwich
Montreal Smoked Meat
4.80
2
Sweet Pastry
Timbits
4.10
3
Fish Dish
Smoked Salmon
4.40
4
Fish Dish
Cedar-Plank Salmon
4.40
5
Pancake
Pancakes with Maple Syrup
4.30
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Chile
1
Savory Pie
Pastel de choclo
4.90
2
Bread
Marraqueta
4.30
3
Cheese
Chanco
4.30
4
Seafood
Oricios
4.10
5
Hot Dog
Completo
4.30
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China
1
Stew
Sichuan Hot Pot
4.80
2
Dumplings
Tangbao
4.70
3
Chicken Dish
Kung Pao Chicken
4.30
4
Dumplings
Momo
4.30
5
Assorted Small Dishes or Ritual
Dim sum
4.50
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Colombia
1
Bread
Pan de bono
4.90
2
Bread
Pan de yuca
4.80
3
Bread
Pan de queso
4.70
4
Offal Soup
Sopa de mondongo
4.20
5
Pork Dish
Lechona
4.60
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Croatia
1
Sausage/Salami
Slavonski kulen
4.70
2
Pasta Variety
Zagorski mlinci
4.70
3
Mandarin
Neretvanska mandarina
4.70
4
Sausage/Salami
Baranjski kulen
4.70
5
Technique
Peka
4.60
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Cuba
1
Cocktail
Daiquiri
4.30
2
Cocktail
Mojito
4.40
3
Cocktail
Cuba Libre
4.40
4
Sandwich
Medianoche
4.30
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Cyprus
1
Wine Appellation
Commandaria
4.90
2
Lamb/Mutton Dish
Kleftiko
4.70
3
Ground Meat Dish
Sheftalia
4.40
4
Stew
Stifado
4.50
5
Meat Dish
Souvla
4.40
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Czech Republic
1
Beer
České pivo
4.80
2
Pork Dish
Uzené
4.50
3
Pancake
Bramboráky
4.70
4
Beer Style
Pilsner
4.50
5
Dumplings
Jahodové knedlíky
4.60
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Denmark
1
Cake
Lagkage
4.50
2
Pancake
Æbleskiver
4.40
3
Sweet Pastry
Danish Pastry
4.40
4
Cheese
Saga
4.30
5
Cheese
Danablu
4.10
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Ecuador
1
Fish Soup
Encebollado
4.50
2
Pork Dish
Fritada
4.50
3
Side Dish
Llapingacho
4.40
4
Vegetable Soup
Fanesca
4.30
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Egypt
1
Street Food
Shawarma
4.40
2
Dip
Hummus
4.30
3
Sweet Pastry
Kunāfah
4.40
4
Rice Dish
Kushari
4.10
5
Street Food
Falafel
3.90
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