Each country heading links to its food guide; each item link opens a page with description, price band, place and dietary tags. The index is alphabetical by country inside each region.
Africa
From the Maghreb to southern Africa: spice routes, grilled meats, stews and a deep bakery tradition.
Algeria 7
Botswana 7
Egypt 6
Ethiopia 7
Ghana 7
Kenya 6
Madagascar 6
Mauritius 6
Morocco 6
Nigeria 7
Rwanda 6
Senegal 7
Seychelles 7
- Grilled job fish
- Octopus curry
- Ladob
- Fruit bat curry
- Coconut vegetable curry
- Coconut bread
- Banana fritters
South Africa 8
Tanzania 7
Tunisia 6
Uganda 6
Zambia 6
East Asia
Noodle shops, rice bowls, tea culture and bakery counters that reward a slow breakfast.
China 9
- Jiaozi
- Dan dan noodles
- Mapo tofu
- Xiaolongbao
- Scallion oil noodles
- Tomato and egg stir-fry
- Steamed fish with ginger
- Baozi
- Congyoubing
Japan 11
- Shoyu ramen
- Hakata tonkotsu
- Katsu curry
- Sushi
- Yakitori
- Zaru soba
- Onigiri
- Nasu dengaku
- Vegetable tempura
- Melon pan
- Anpan
Mongolia 8
South Korea 9
- Kimchi jjigae
- Bibimbap
- Korean fried chicken
- Tteokbokki
- Vegetable bibimbap
- Japchae
- Haemul pajeon
- Hotteok
- Bungeoppang
Taiwan 9
Southeast Asia
Street stalls, herb-heavy salads, coconut curries and some of the world's best coffee.
Brunei 7
Cambodia 9
Indonesia 8
Laos 7
Malaysia 7
Myanmar 7
Philippines 11
- Adobo
- Sinigang
- Lechon
- Pancit
- Adobong manok
- Sinigang na hipon
- Inasal na manok
- Lumpiang gulay
- Ginataang gulay
- Pandesal
- Ensaymada
Singapore 8
- Hainanese chicken rice
- Laksa
- Char kway teow
- Chilli crab
- Roti prata with curry
- Vegetable bee hoon
- Kaya toast
- Pandan chiffon
Thailand 8
Vietnam 11
South Asia
Flatbreads, lentil dal, rice plates and a tea-and-coffee culture built for conversation.
Bangladesh 7
Bhutan 7
India 7
Maldives 8
Nepal 6
Pakistan 7
Sri Lanka 7
Central Asia
Bread ovens, lamb, noodles and a tea house tradition that stretches along the Silk Road.
Kazakhstan 7
Kyrgyzstan 8
Uzbekistan 8
West Asia & the Middle East
Mezze, charcoal grills, sesame sweets and coffee served in small, serious cups.
Armenia 7
Azerbaijan 7
Bahrain 7
Georgia 6
Iran 7
Iraq 8
Israel 6
Jordan 6
Kuwait 7
Lebanon 6
Oman 8
Qatar 8
Saudi Arabia 8
Türkiye 8
United Arab Emirates 7
Southern Europe
Olive oil, tomatoes, cured pork, strong coffee and long lunches by the water.
Albania 6
Andorra 7
Bosnia and Herzegovina 8
Croatia 7
Cyprus 6
Greece 8
Italy 7
- Carbonara
- Pizza napoletana
- Risotto alla milanese
- Pasta alla norma
- Spaghetti alle vongole
- Focaccia
- Cornetto
Malta 6
North Macedonia 6
Portugal 8
Serbia 7
Slovenia 8
Spain 7
Western Europe
Bread, butter, cheese and pastry traditions that change every few hundred kilometres.
Austria 6
Belgium 9
- Moules-frites
- Carbonnade flamande
- Waterzooi
- Belgian waffle
- Vol-au-vent
- Garnaalkroketten
- Stoemp
- Pistolet
- Speculoos
France 9
- Bœuf bourguignon
- Croque monsieur
- Ratatouille
- Steak frites
- Omelette aux fines herbes
- Soupe a l'oignon
- Bouillabaisse
- Baguette
- Croissant
Germany 6
Ireland 7
Netherlands 7
Switzerland 6
United Kingdom 8
Northern Europe
Rye bread, cured fish, cardamom buns and coffee that keeps the winter at bay.
Denmark 8
Estonia 8
Finland 7
Iceland 7
Latvia 6
Lithuania 6
Norway 7
Sweden 7
Eastern Europe
Dumplings, fermented vegetables, dark bread and a strong home-cooking tradition.
Belarus 6
Bulgaria 6
Czechia 7
Hungary 7
Poland 7
Romania 7
Russia 7
Slovakia 8
Ukraine 8
North America
Regional comfort food, immigrant kitchens and a coffee scene that never stops.
Canada 7
Mexico 8
United States 8
Central America & the Caribbean
Corn, beans, tropical fruit, grilled seafood and coffee grown on volcanic slopes.
Bahamas 7
Barbados 7
- Flying fish and cou-cou
- Macaroni pie
- Fish cakes
- Bajan pepperpot
- Breadfruit cou-cou
- Bajan salt bread
- Coconut bread
Costa Rica 8
Cuba 7
Dominican Republic 7
Guatemala 7
Jamaica 7
Panama 7
South America
Grilled beef, maize, potatoes, tropical juice and serious coffee traditions.
Argentina 8
Bolivia 8
Brazil 7
Chile 8
Colombia 7
Ecuador 8
Paraguay 6
Peru 8
Uruguay 9
Venezuela 7
Oceania
Pacific produce, modern cafe culture and a relaxed approach to eating outdoors.