eat IT

• Banitsa – Usually made with phyllo, eggs, yogurt and cheese is the essential Bulgarian breakfast. Other variations exist both savory and sweet. Usually accompanied by ayran (yogurt drink) or boza. Best place to eat IT at HleBar in Sofia. more recipe
• Bulgarian Yogurt (Kiselo mlyako) – The world’s original yogurt. It has no additives and high nutritional values. It is used in or as a side to most Bulgarian cooking. Best place to eat IT in a lodge (hija) in the mountains . more recipe
• Cozonac (Kozunak) – The Bulgarian Easter bread which is actually a cake. Usually loaded with raisins and served with Bulgarian yogurt. Best place to eat IT Zlatna Utrin Bakery in Plovdiv. more recipe
• Feta Cheese (Sirene) – One of the most important part of Bulgarian cooking. It is incorporated in everything from salads to baked goods. A popular appetizer is baked or fried sirene with jam or honey. Best place to eat IT at Luchano Pub in Sofia. more recipe
• Garash torte – A heavy mix of walnut and chocolate results in Bulgaria’s most famous torte. One piece will be enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. Usually enjoyed with some coffee on the side. Best place to eat IT at Nedelya Patisserie in Ruse. more recipe
• Guvech – Refers to the pot used to create this type of stew dish. On most occasions seasonal vegetables, meat and spices are cooked in the clay pot for hours. Often you will find guveche with eggs, sirene, and various dried meats as well (Thracian Guveche). Best place to eat IT at The Windmill in Sozopol . more recipe
• Kashkaval – Is the other type of popular Bulgarian cheese. It is also made from cow’s and sheep’s milk but the result is a more yellow color and cheese which is more firm. Usually used in sandwiches, appetizer boards or fried. Best place to eat IT on a hike in the mountains. more recipe
• Kebapche – A sausage comprised of spiced beef or pork and then grilled. Some of the most popular food in Bulgaria. It is usually accompanied by fries with sirene, lutenica and a cold beer. Best place to eat IT at Trafa Pub in Sofia. more recipe
• Lutenica – A dip, spread and a side, lutenica is always present in Bulgarian meals. A mix of roasted peppers, tomatoes, onion, salt and some chilies for a little kick. Best place to eat IT is anywhere in Bulgaria. Every region has its own twist. more recipe
• Lukanka – Cured meat made with a mix of minced pork and veal and numerous seasonings. It is the essential Bulgarian “mezze” or app along with cheese. Best place to eat IT at anywhere you see wooden tables and draft beer. more recipe
• Mekitsa – A Bulgarian breakfast fried dough. Usually served with powdered sugar or jam. more recipe
• Mish-mash – A dish which might look like a mixture of everything you have in your refrigerator, and it is probably how it came to exist. Usually made with eggs, tomatoes, peppers and sirene and sautéed in a pan. more recipe
• Moussaka Bulgarian – Unlike the Greek version Bulgarian moussaka usually does not use eggplant and is heavy on the potatoes and meat. more recipe
• Peaches from Sliven – The region around the city of Sliven is famous for its sweet and juicy peaches. If you are there during the season you should try them fresh. If not try the local peach jam.
• Popara – you will not find this dish in any restaurants, but if you have some stale bread it is a classic breakfast dish in the Balkans. more recipe
• Rakia – Is the national alcoholic beverage of Bulgaria. It is usually made from gapes, but it could often be produced using pear, plums and many other. Best place to drink IT at Raketa Rakia Bar in Sofia. more recipe
• Sharena sol – Its the most iconic seasoning in Bulgarian cuisine. The literal translation is colorful salt. It is present at many celebrations and its good even if you have it with just some warm bread. more recipe
• Shopska Salad – Bulgaria’s most famous and likely most healthy dish. A salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, sirene (feta), onions and sunflower oil. more recipe
• Shkembe Chorba – A popular soup made from tripe and paprika. It is considered a hangover remedy. Best place to eat IT at The Wrong Bar in Sofia. more recipe
• Sarma – Sarma is a dish made by cooking spiced minced meat and rice wrapped in grape leaves or cabbage. The dish is extremely popular in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region and the Balkans. Best place to eat IT at Dayana Restaurant in Plovdiv. more recipe
• Tarator – Bulgarian cold soup made from yogurt and cucumbers. It is the favorite meal for Bulgarians in the summer. Best place to eat IT at Divaka in Sofia. more recipe
• Watermelon from Lyubimets (with feta) – just like Sliven is famous for peaches the area around Lyubimets is famous for its watermelon. Bulgarians love watermelon with sirene (feta) and sometimes with mastika (a type of liqueur)

eat IT in Cambodia

• Bai sak chrouk
• Fish amok
• Fried Tarantula
• Pumpkin Custard

eat IT in Canada

• Caplin and scrunchions
• Maple syrup
• Nanaimo bars
• Poutine

eat IT in Cape Verde

• Cachupa

eat IT in Chile

• Cazuela de mariscos

eat IT in China

• Baozi – a breakfast steamed bun stuffed with variety of sweet or savory options. Often with pork. Best place to eat IT at Paradise Garden Restaurant in Shanghai. more recipe
• Biang-biang noodles – Unusually long noodles which are usually topped with vegetables. Best place to eat IT at First Noodle Under the Sun in Xi’an. more recipe
• Cong you bing – a type of flatbread / pancake with scallions. Often other ingredients are added creating numerous varieties. more recipe
• Congee (juk) – A rice porridge dish with many varieties based on region and taste. It was considered a dish to help people recover from an illness. more recipe
• Dan-dan noodles – Noodles with a spicy sauce, vegetables and minced pork. It can be served as a pasta or a soup. Best place to eat IT at Xiao Ming Tang Dan Dan Tian Shui Mian in Chengdu. more recipe
• Dim sum (Yum Cha) – Served in steamer baskets or small plates a variety of bite-sized of savory and sweet appetizers. It is a Chinese tradition to serve with tea. The variations of dim sum throughout China but especially Hong Kong are countless. Best place to eat IT at One Dim Sum in Hong Kong. more recipe
• Dragon beard candy – a dessert made from corn syrup and cornstarch. Through stretching and pulling the mixture turns into strands resembling a beard. Ingredients such as chocolate or nuts can be added. more recipe
• Egg waffles – A Hong Kong street dessert made with eggs, milk, sugar, flour and butter and then topped with fresh fruit or other sweet flavors. Best place to eat IT at Mammy Pancake in Hong Kong. more recipe
• Hotpots – A method of cooking soup or stew dishes by simmering stock and later putting in ingredients like vegetables or thinly sliced meats. Best place to eat IT at Little Sheep in Beijing. more recipe
• Jiaozi – One of the most popular type of dumplings in China. Usually filled with meat or vegetables. Best place to eat IT at Baoyuan Dumplings Restaurant in Beijing. more recipe
• Lamian noodles – A very popular hand stretched wheat flour noodle. more recipe
• Mapo doufu – A dish made with tofu, spicy sauces, meat and fermented beans among others. Usually served with a side of rice. Best place to eat IT at Chen Mapo Doufu in Chengdu. more recipe
• Mooncakes – A type of pastry with a thin outer crust and a thick filling usually made from a type of paste. Best place to eat IT at Kee Wah Bakery in Hong Kong. more recipe
• Paomo – Hot stew made from steamed flat bread and lamb broth. Best place to eat IT at Lao Sun Jia in Xi’an more recipe
• Peking Duck – A dish born from the restaurants in Beijing. The ducks are hung in order to make their skin drier and crispier when cooked while retaining all the juices inside. Best place to eat IT at Beijing Dadong. more recipe
• Rou jia mo – A popular street food. It is a stewed minced pork sandwich. The bread is a type of flatbread. Best place to eat IT at Qinyu jiamo in Xi’an. more recipe
• Wonton noodles – A type of dim sum. Dumplings with different type of fillings including meat, seafood and vegetables enclosed in dough. Best place to eat IT at Mak’s Noodle in Hong Kong. more recipe
• Xiao long bao – A type of dumpling which is filled with minced pork and soup and steamed. Best place to eat IT at Crystal Jade in Shanghai. more recipe

eat IT in Colombia

• Baneja paisa
• Obleas

eat IT in Comoros

• Langouste a la vanille

eat IT in Costa Rica

• Casado

eat IT in Croatia

• Black risotto
• Octopus

eat IT in Cuba

• Chicharrones
• Medianoche
• Ropa vieja

eat IT in Czech Republic

• Trdeknik

eat IT in Denmark

• New Nordic Cuisine
• Smørrebrød– A small piece of rye bread with butter and topped with numerous ingredients. Usually served in a grouping of taste profiles and following strict rules while being assembled. Best place to eat IT at Slotskælderen in Copenhagen. more recipe
• Toverhalleme
• Wienerbrod

eat IT in Ecuador

• Llapingachos

eat IT in Egypt

• Feteer
• Ful medames
• Kushari
• Ta’amiya
• Umm ali

eat IT in El Salvador

• Pupusa

eat IT in Estonia

• Baojaam

eat IT in Ethiopia

• Doro wat and injera

eat IT in Fiji

• Coconut
• Kokada
• Palusami

eat IT in Finland

• Korvapuusti
• Kraftskivas
• Leipajuusto
• Ravintola Juuri
• Reindeer stew
• Vorschmack

eat IT in France

• Baguette
• Boeuf bourguignon
• Bouchons
• Bouillabaisse
• Cassoulet
• Cheese
• Clafoutis
• Creme brulee
• Crepes
• Croque monsieur
• Eclade de moules
• Galette Bretonne
• Galette des rois
• Gateau des noix
• Macarons
• Palmiers
• Quiche lorraine
• Ratatouille
• Rillettes
• Roquefort – Made from unpasteurized sheep’s milk. It is the most iconic French cheese. Best place to eat IT at Roquefort Societe Caves. more
• Salad nicoise
• Souffle
• Soupe au pistou
• Steak tartare
• Tarte au citron
• Tarte tatin – a type of upside-down pie with sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon and butter. Often served warm with vanilla ice cream on the side. Best place to eat IT at Ladurée in Paris. more recipe
• Tartiflette

eat IT in French Guiana

• Blaff

eat IT in Georgia

• Khachapuri
• Khinkali

eat IT in Germany

• Bratwurst
• Cherry Torte
• Currywurst
• Doner kebab
• Gluhwein and stollen
• Schweinshaxe
• Weisswurst and pretzels

eat IT in Greece

• Domatokeftedes
• Greek salad
• Kalitsounia
• Kourou Pie
• Moussaka –
• Souvlaki – Chunk of meat grilled on a skewer. Covered with lemon juice, paprika and vegetables. Sometimes served with pita and tzatziki sauce. Best place to eat IT at O Thanasis in Athens. more recipe
• Taramasalata
• Tzatziki Sauce

eat IT in Greenland

• Muskox

eat IT in Guatemala

• Chicken pepian

eat IT in Guinea-Bissau

• Cashew fruit

eat IT in Guyana

• Metemgee
• Pepperpot stew

eat IT in Hungary

• Chimney cakes
• Dobos Torte
• Flodni
• Goulash
• Langos
• Toltott kaposzta

eat IT in Iceland

• Icelandic lobster
• Lamb
• Salmon
• Pylsa hot dogs

eat IT in India

• Bhel puri
• Biryani
• Chai
• Dal
• Gulab jamun
• Keema matar
• Laal maas
• Masala dosa
• Murgh makhani
• Raan biryani
• Rasgulla
• Samosas
• Sandesh
• Tandoori chicken
• Thali
• Vada pav

eat IT in Indonesia

• Bakso
• Black rice pudding
• Gado Gado
• Nasi campur
• Nasi goreng
• Satay

eat IT in Iran

• Baghali ghatogh

eat IT in Ireland

• Barmbrack
• Black pudding
• Irish stew

eat IT in Israel

• Falafel
• Hummus – One of the most popular dips in the world. The classic is made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. It is a dish of an entire region so you can find authentic hummus anywhere from Lebanon to Syria. Best place to eat IT at Shlomo & Doron Hummus in Tel Aviv. more recipe
• Miznon
• Shakshouka
• Sufganiyot

eat IT in Italy

• Aperitivo
• Arancini
• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
• Bomba alla crema
• Cacio e pepe
• Cannoli
• Cicchetti
• Gelato – The Sicilian cousin of ice cream with less fat and slower churn. Resulting in a thicker more flavorful dessert. Best to place to eat IT at Neve di Latte in Rome. more recipe
• Grilled octopus
• Insalata Caprese
• Lasagne alla Bolognese
• Ossobuco alla Milanese
• Orecchiette pasta
• Pizza Fritta – A type of pizza created in Napoli. It is filled with tomato, pork, mozzarella and ricotta. The ball like pizza is then fried until the dough has a golden crust and the cheese inside has melted. Best place to eat IT is Pizza Fritta da Fernanda. more
• Pizza Margherita – the most famous pizza in the world. The Margherita was created in Naples and has very strict and defined ingredients which are followed strictly in Italy and authentic pizza locations around the world. The ingredients are simple: Neapolitan dough, San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil and evo. Best place to eat IT at Pizzeria La Notizia in Naples. more recipe
• Porceddu – A full pig cooked for hours over fire. As with most traditional Italian dishes there are some strict standards to follow. Best place to eat IT in Sardinia . more recipe
• Ragu
• Risotto alla Milanese
• Spaghetti alle vongole
• Spaghetti alla Nerano
• Spaghetti carbonara
• Suppli
• Tiramisu
• Torta di ceci
• White truffles

eat IT in Jamaica

• Ackee and saltfish
• Curried goat
• Jerk chicken – Chicken (or other meat) that was cooked over fire and rubbed with jerk seasoning. Best place to eat IT at Boston Jerk Centre in Port Antonio. more recipe

eat IT in Japan

• Ekiben
• Goya champuru
• Gyoza
• Kaiseki
• Katsudon
• Kobe beef
• Miso ramen
• Mochi
• Okonomiyaki
• Onigri
• Papabubble candy
• Ramen
• Sanuki udon
• Sea urchin
• Shabu-shabu
• Shojin ryori
• Sushi – a dish made with varying ingredients but always including sushi rice and often raw seafood. Best place to eat IT at Sushi Hijikata in Nagoya. more
• Taco rice
• Takayoaki
• Tempura
• Wagashi
• Yakitori

eat IT in Jordan

• Mansaf

eat IT in Kenya

• Nyama choma

eat IT in Kuwait

• Machboos ala Dajaj

eat IT in Kyrgyzstan

• Manti

eat IT in Laos

• Khao piak san
• Larb

eat IT in Lebanon

• Fatteh
• Halloumi
• Knafeh
• Manoushe
• Shish tawook

eat IT in Lithuania

• Šaltibarščiai

eat IT in Madagascar

• Romazava

eat IT in Malaysia

• Assam laksa
• Bak kut teh
• Beef rendang
• Char kway teow
• Curry laksa (Mie kary) – Spicy noodle soup served with a number of different toppings. Best place to eat IT at Madras Lane in Kuala Lumpur. more recipe
• Durian fruit
• Hokkien mee
• Ikan bakar
• Kaya toast
• Roti cani
• Wantan mee

eat IT in Maldives

• Mas huni

eat IT in Malta

• Lampuki pie

eat IT in Mauritius

• Boulettes

eat IT in Mexico

• Chalupa
• Chapulines
• Chile relleno
• Cochinita pibli
• Elotes
• Fish taco
• Huevos divorciados
• Lechon
• Mole
• Sopa de lima
• Tacos al pastor
• Tamales
• Tlacoyo
• Tlayuda

eat IT in Mongolia

• Khuushuur

eat IT in Morocco

• Cous cous
• Harira
• Lamb tagine – A stew slow cooked in a shallow clay dish with a cone like lid. Best place to eat IT at Al Fassia in Marrakesh . more recipe
• Meloul
• Pigeon pastilla
• Sardines mariees

eat IT in Mozambique

• Piri piri chicken

eat IT in Myanmar

• Lahpett thoke
• Mohinga
• Tiger prawns

eat IT in Nepal

• Dal bhat
• Momo
• Thukpa

eat IT in Netherlands

• Gouda Cheese
• Musk strawberries
• Soused herring
• Stroopwafel

eat IT in New Zealand

• Crayfish– small crustaceans that look like small lobsters. Best place to eat IT at Kaikoura, New Zealand. more recipe
• Hangi
• Manuka honey
• Pavlova
• Whitebait fritters

eat IT in Nicaragua

• Baho

eat IT in Nigeria

• Akara
• Jollof rice

eat IT in North Macedonia

• Pastrmajilija

eat IT in Norway

• Elk
• Kraftskivas

eat IT in Pakistan

• Apricots
• Seekh kebab

eat IT in Paraguay

• Mbeju Terere

eat IT in Peru

• Anticuchos
• Cana de azucar
• Ceviche – A raw seafood dish marinated in lemon and lime juice. The fish is usually sliced in thin strips and accompanied with chili peppers, salt and onions. Best place to eat IT at Chez Wong in Lima. more recipe
• Cuy
• Lomo saltado
• Picarones
• Pisco
• Potatoes

eat IT in Philippines

• Adobo
• Halo-halo
• Sisig

eat IT in Poland

• Chlodnik
• Pierogi
• Zurek

eat IT in Portugal

• Arroz de marisco
• Cataplana de marisco
• Franceshina
• Pastel de nata – A bite-sized egg custard tart usually enjoyed with coffee. Best place to eat IT at Pastéis de Belém in Lisbon. more recipe
• Percebes

eat IT in Puerto Rico

• Alcapurrias

eat IT in Russia

• Borscht
• Caviar
• Syrniki blinis

eat IT in Senegal

• Black eyed pea fritters
• Slow cooked chicken
• Thieboudienne

eat IT in Serbia

• Pljeskavica
• Slivovitz

eat IT in Seychelles

• Jacfish
• Snapper

eat IT in Singapore

• Black pepper crab
• Chicken and rice
• “Chilli” crab – A dish consisting of a stir-fried crab covered in hot chili sauce. It is considered one of the national dishes of Singapore. Best place to eat IT at JUMBO Seafood. more recipe
• Hainanese chicken
• Nasi lemak

eat IT in Slovakia

• Bryndzove halusky
• Placky

eat IT in South Africa

• Biltong
• Boerewors
• Braais
• Bunny chow
• Pap en vleis

eat IT in South Korea

• Barbecued pork
• Bibimbap – a warm rice bowl dish with vegetables, chili pepper paste, soybean paste, soy sauce and usually egg and sliced beef among others. Best place to eat IT at Jungsik in Seoul . more recipe
• Bulgogi
• Chimaek
• Gimbap
• Hotteok
• Kimchi

eat IT in Spain

• Churros – Long strips of fried dough covered in sugar and served with chocolate dipping sauce. Enjoy with warm coffee. Best place to eat IT at Chocolatería San Ginés in Madrid. more recipe
• Gazpacho
• Jamon iberico
• Pa amb tomaquet
• Paella
• Paletilla de cordero
• Pintxos – a small dish eaten as appetizer in northern Spain especially in Basque country. Usually held together with a skewer. There is not one single type of pintxo. Best place to eat IT at Sen Sebastian, Spain. more recipe
• Salmorejo
• Suquet de peix
• Tapas
• Tarta de Santiago

eat IT in Sri Lanka

• Egg hoppers
• Polos curry

eat IT in Suriname

• Pom

eat IT in Sweden

• Kottbullar (Swedish meatballs) – Meatball made from a mix of beef and pork with a number of seasonings. Usually as a side is mash potatoes with gravy. Best place to eat IT at Restaurant Pelikan in Stockholm. more recipe
• Kraftskivas
• Pepparkakor
• Semla

eat IT in Switzerland

• Fondue
• Raclette

eat IT in Syria

• Fattoush

eat IT in Tahiti

• Poisson cru

eat IT in Taiwan

• Beef noodle soup
• Bubble tea
• Coffin bread
• Danzai noodles
• Pineapple cake
• Stinky tofu
• Tea eggs

eat IT in Thailand

• Gaeng keow wan
• Khao soi
• Mango sticky rice
• Massaman curry
• Pad ka pao
• Pad thai
• Sai krok isan
• Som tum (Green Papaya Salad) – spicy salad made with shredded unripe papaya, lime, hot chili, fish sauce and palm sugar. Best place to eat IT at Somtum Der in Bangkok. more recipe
• Tom yum goong

eat IT in Trinidad and Tobago

• Channa
• Corn soup
• Crab and dumplings

eat IT in Turkey

• Adana kebap
• Balik ekmek
• Boza
• Doner kebab
• Midye dolma
• Simit
• Testi kebap
• Turkish delight

eat IT in Uganda

• Rolex

eat IT in United Kingdom

eat IT in England

• Apple pie
• Balti
• Banoffee pie
• Crab sandwiches
• Cream tea
• English breakfast
• Fish and chips – Fried fish, usually cod with a side of fries or chips. Popular all over the UK, Ireland and Northern USA. Best place to eat IT at Toffs Of Muswell Hill in London. more recipe
• Haggis
• Khichari
• Mince pies
• Pork pie
• Steak and kidney pie
• Summer pudding

eat IT in Scotland

• Arbroath smokies
• Chicken tikka masala
• Langoustine
• Scotch eggs
• Smoked salmon

eat IT in Wales

• Bara birth

eat IT in Ukraine

• Salo

eat IT in Uruguay

• Chivito
• Dulce de leche
• Postre chaja

eat IT in USA

eat IT in Alabama

eat IT in Alaska

• King crab with mac and cheese

eat IT in Arizona

eat IT in Arkansas

eat IT in California

• Cobb salad
• Mission-style burritos
• Sourdough
• Surf ‘n turf
• Vegetarian tacos

eat IT in Colorado

eat IT in Connecticut

eat IT in Delaware

eat IT in Florida

• Cuban sandwich
• Haden mango
• Key lime pie

eat IT in Georgia

• Grilled green chilies

eat IT in Hawaii

• Plate lunch
• Poke

eat IT in Idaho

eat IT in Illinois

• Deep dish pizza

eat IT in Indiana

eat IT in Iowa

eat IT in Kansas

eat IT in Kentucky

eat IT in Louisiana

• Beignets
• Crawfish boil
• Eggs sardou
• Muffuletta
• Oysters Rockefeller
• Po’boy

eat IT in Maine

eat IT in Maryland

• Crab cake
• Steamed crab

eat IT in Massachusetts

• Clam chowder
• Lobster roll

eat IT in Michigan

eat IT in Minnesota

eat IT in Mississippi

eat IT in Missouri

eat IT in Montana

eat IT in Nebraska

• Maple bacon donut
• Reuben sandwich

eat IT in Nevada

eat IT in New Hampshire

eat IT in New Jersey

eat IT in New Mexico

eat IT in New York

• Apple Pie
• Beef burger
• Buffalo wings
• Coney Island hot dogs
• Cronuts
• Eggs benedict
• Hot fudge Sunday
• Knish
• Lox bagels
• New York Cheesecake
• Pizza large slice
• Pumpkin pie

eat IT in North Carolina

• Barbecued pork

eat IT in North Dakota

eat IT in Ohio

• Chicken Paprikash
• Cleveland Polish Boy

eat IT in Oklahoma

eat IT in Oregon

eat IT in Pennsylvania

• Philly Cheesesteak

eat IT in Rhode Island

• Clam cakes

eat IT in South Carolina

• Shrimp and grits

eat IT in South Dakota

eat IT in Tennessee

• Southern fried chicken

eat IT in Texas

• Beef brisket – A full brisket rubbed with mixture of salt and pepper and smoked until it is tender enough to melt in your mouth. An essential part of Texas BBQ and often accompanied by a mix off bbq sauces. Best place to eat IT at Franklin’s in Austin. more recipe
• Chili con carne

eat IT in Utah

eat IT in Vermont

eat IT in Virginia

eat IT in Washington

eat IT in West Virginia

eat IT in Wisconsin

eat IT in Wyoming

eat IT in District of Columbia

eat IT in Uzbekistan

• Plov

eat IT in Venezuela

• Arepas

eat IT in Vietnam

• Banh bao vac
• Banh mi
• Banh xeo
• Bo kho
• Bo la lot
• Bun cha
• Cha ca
• Chili salted fruit
• Goi cuon
• Pho – Vietnam’s national dish is a noodle soup made with chicken or beef broth and spices. Best place to eat IT at Pho Hoa Pasteur in Ho Chi Minh City. more recipe

eat IT in Yemen

• Lahoh

eat IT in Zimbabwe

• Kapenta
• Mopane worms