Dishes

Pizza is a popular Italian dish with a doughy base, topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various other ingredients, all baked together. It’s also very famous in America.

Hamburger is a classic American dish consisting of a ground beef patty placed inside a split bun, often accompanied by a variety of toppings like lettuce, tomato, and onions.

Sushi is a popular Japanese dish including vinegared rice with various ingredients such as seafood or vegetables.

Tacos are a staple in Mexican cuisine. It includes corn or wheat tortillas filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, and sauces. Tacos are also famous in America.

Pasta is an iconic dish in Italian cuisine. Pasta contains noodles made from durum wheat and served with many sauces, from tomato-based to cream-based.

Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish made from broth, wheat noodles, meat (often pork), and various toppings such as scallions, seaweed, and boiled eggs.

Paella is a Spanish rice dish originally from Valencia. It typically contains meats like chicken, rabbit, and seafood, all cooked with saffron and vegetables.

Dim sum is a Chinese meal comprising small plates of dumplings and other snack dishes, traditionally served with tea.

Pho is a famous Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat (ideally beef or chicken).

Pad Thai is a flavorful Thai street food dish made with stir-fried rice noodles, mixed with eggs, tofu, meat, or seafood, and often served with lime wedges and chopped roasted peanuts.

Peking duck is a classic Chinese dish famous for its thin, crispy skin, served with pancakes, spring onions, cucumber, and sweet bean sauce.

Baguettes are long, thin loaves of French bread known for their crispy crusts and chewy interiors. They are perfect for sandwiches or as a side to many meals.

Croissant is a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry of Austrian origin. This pastry is associated with France and is often enjoyed for breakfast.

Dumplings are small pieces of dough, either cooked alone or wrapped around a filling, popular in many world cuisines in various forms.

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish of fermented vegetables (usually napa cabbage and Korean radish), seasoned with chili powder, scallions, garlic, ginger, and jeotgal.

Curry is a variety of dishes from the Indian subcontinent, flavored with a complex combination of spices or herbs. It can come with or without meat.

Curry is not limited to the Indian subcontinent; it’s also eaten in other countries, like Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, the Caribbean (like Jamaica), Guyana, and the United Kingdom. Each country adds its own local ingredients and cooking traditions.

Hot dog is a simple, popular American dish consisting of a grilled or steamed sausage served in a slit bun, often with condiments.

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern meat preparation, where lamb, chicken, turkey, beef, veal, or mixed meats are placed on a spit and grilled.

It’s commonly consumed in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Israel, and Syria.

Fish and chips is a classic British fast-food dish with deep-fried fish (traditionally cod or haddock) served with chips. In Australia and New Zealand, fish and chips are also common.

Burritos are a hearty Mexican dish consisting of a large wheat flour tortilla wrapped around a filling that normally includes beans, rice, cheese, and meat.

Hot pot is a communal Chinese dish where ingredients like thinly sliced meat, vegetables, and noodles are cooked in a flavorful broth. Hot pot is also famous in other Asian countries, such as Taiwan.

Feijoada is a Brazil stew made with black beans and various salted pork or beef products, traditionally served with rice, collard greens, and orange slices. Feijoada is also a favorite In India, Cape Verde, and Portugal.

Moussaka is a Greek-origin dish made of layered eggplant, potatoes, and ground meat, topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and then baked.

Beyond Greece, moussaka is common in Bulgaria and Lebanon.

Couscous is a staple food made from small steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina. It’s popular throughout the African cuisines of Morocco, Algeria, Algeria, and Libya.

Beef stroganoff is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with smetana (sour cream).

Jerk chicken is a spicy grilled chicken dish from Jamaica, marinated in a hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice, which includes allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers.

Kebab is a popular Middle Eastern dish of meat grilled on a skewer. It’s known for its smoky flavor and tender texture.

Kebabs vary based on regions or countries, such as Jordan, Suda, Libya, Iraq, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan.

Empanadas are pastries filled with various savory ingredients, such as meat (beef, chicken, or fish), cheese, corn, or vegetables, covered in a dough and baked or fried. Some versions are sweet, depending on where they’re made.

They are widely enjoyed in the Americas, such as South America (Paraguay, Venezuela, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina), Central America (Costa Rica and Panama), the Caribbean (Cuba), and even in Spain, especially in the region of Galicia.

Borscht is a soup distinguished by its vibrant red color from beetroot, often served with sour cream. It’s a staple in Eastern European countries, such as Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.

Tagine refers to both a North African dish and the earthenware pot it’s cooked in, featuring slow-cooked stews rich with spices and fruit. It is especially famous in Libya.

Tapas are small Spanish dishes or appetizers, ranging from olives and cheeses to seafood and meats. They are perfect for sharing.

Lasagna is an Italian dish with layers of pasta sheets alternated with sauces, cheese, and meat or vegetables. All are baked.

Bibimbap is a Korean rice dish topped with assorted vegetables, meat, an egg, and spicy gochujang sauce, mixed together before eating.

Rendang is an Indonesian meat dish slow-cooked in coconut milk and a mixture of lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and chilies.

Dolma refers to stuffed dishes involving vegetables or leaves filled with rice and meat. It’s common in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and surrounding regions.

Countries where dolma is famous include Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran, Turkey, Iraq, and Algeria.

Ceviche is a refreshing dish of raw fish cured in citrus juices and spiced with chili peppers, onions, and cilantro.

It’s well-loved in Central American nations (like Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, and El Salvador) and South American countries (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador)

Pierogi are European dumplings filled with savory or sweet fillings like potato, cheese, or fruit, boiled, and then pan-fried. Pierogi is well-loved, especially in Central Europe (particularly Slovakia and Poland).

Goulash is a Hungarian stew or soup of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices, known for its warmth and heartiness.

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Baozi are Chinese steamed buns filled with savory or sweet ingredients. They are soft and fluffy.

Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich that combines a crispy baguette with savory ingredients like pork, pâté, pickled vegetables, and cilantro.

Waffle is a dish made from leavened batter or dough cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. They are common in European cuisines, especially in Belgium.

Sauerbraten is a German pot roast, often prepared with beef and marinated in a mixture of vinegar, water, and spices before slow cooking.

Poutine is a Canadian dish that includes french fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in gravy.

Meat pie is a pie filled with meat and often other ingredients. It’s known for its flaky pastry crust. In Oceania (especially Australia and New Zealand), meat pie is a well-loved treat.

Arepas are cornmeal cakes grilled or fried, filled with various ingredients like cheese, meats, or avocados. They are famous in South American countries, like Venezuela and Colombia.

Chicken tikka masala is a beloved dish featuring roasted chicken tikka chunks in a spicy sauce. It’s inspired by Indian cuisine. The dish is popular in the United Kingdom, especially in Scotland and England.

Nasi goreng is an Indonesian fried rice dish, spiced with kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) and typically topped with egg, chicken, or prawns. This rice dish is also popular in Malaysia.

Baklava is a sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.

It’s a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, such as Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi, Arabia, Armenia, Turkey, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Albania, and Greece.

Ratatouille is a French stewed vegetable dish, originating from Nice. It’s made by simmering many summer vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, often flavored with thyme, basil, and garlic.

It’s often served as a side dish or filling. Ratatouille is also eaten in the Mediterranean.

Gazpacho is a Spanish cold soup made from raw, blended vegetables. It’s a refreshing dish for hot summer months.