Joanna Marie O. Santos
April 03, 2022

Experiencing a country’s cuisine is one of the most memorable parts of traveling.

 

It’s hard to tell whether what’s the best food in the world or what countries are the best food from.

 

There are a lot of different types of food all over the world, and each one has a unique taste and way of making it.

 

This is how it works: each country and each cuisine has its own unique foods and cooking styles to meet different tastes and needs.

 

For now, feast your eyes and try not to drool, as we show you some of the best foods in the world to get you in the mood for a trip.

  1. Sushi, Japan

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Made with vinegared rice and a variety of ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and occasionally fruits. Sushi is usually enjoyed with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce on the side. Daikon radish is a favorite garnish for this delicacy and food.

 

Japanese cuisine is one of the most well-known in the world. Sure the Japanese don't live for no reason – they want to keep eating and enjoying this delicious food.

  2. Rendang, Indonesia

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Often referred to as "the world's most delicious dish".

 

This dish of delicate, fragrant beef is made by simmering beef in coconut milk with a blend of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and chilies, then letting it simmer for a few hours to make this dish of tender, flavorful beef. It will send your stomach into overdrive if you eat it right out of the kitchen, but many people believe it gets even better overnight.

 

If you think about it, there must be a lot of different flavors in this dish that make it one of the most popular foods all over the world. It’s often served at ceremonies or as a way to honor the guests.

  3. Massaman Curry, Thailand

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This dish is unquestionably the king of curries, and arguably the king of all dishes as well.

 

Massaman curry is prepared with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cumin, bay leaves, nutmeg, and mace. It is a mild, relatively rich curry from Thailand. This tangy, mildly spicy curry, cooked with local spices, stands out from the rest of India's curries for all the right reasons. Spices and aromatics like cumin, lemongrass and galangal are used instead of curry leaves to provide a delicious base for the meal in Massaman curry.

 

Are you drooling yet? Continue reading – we still have a lot to know.

  4. Peking duck, China

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One of the world's most diverse cuisines is Chinese cuisine. However, among all Chinese dishes, Peking duck stands out.

 

The glaze of maltose syrup that coats the skin is the key. The crispy, syrup-coated skin is excellent when slow roasted in an oven that authentic diners will serve more skin than meat, along with pancakes, onions, and hoisin or sweet bean sauce.

 

The flavor is so good that after you've finished the dish, this is the only way you'll want your duck.

  5. Ramen, Japan

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Ramen is a well-known Japanese soup that is loved all over the world. If you’ve never tried Ramen yet, you've probably heard of it.

 

Ramen is a Japanese dish that is made of wheat noodles and served with vegetables and meat in a bowl of hot soup. A ramen bowl can be tangy or spicy, depending on the broth's flavor. Each region of Japan has its own distinct flavor.

 

Tonkotsu is a popular type of ramen that is made with pork bone broth and miso ramen, which is also one of the famous foods from Hokkaido, Japan.

  6. Hamburger, Germany

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This popular German dish consists of one or more cooked ground meat patties, usually beef, that are sandwiched between slices of bread or buns. his can then be pan-fried, grilled, or smoked. Hamburgers are often served with lettuce, a lot of cheese, a tomato, pickles, and whatnot. Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are some of the condiments that go on sesame seed buns a lot of times.

 

These tasty treats are usually found at fast-food restaurants and are often the go-to meal for young folks.

  7. Tom Yum Goong, Thailand

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Shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves are the key to this Thai food masterpiece. The hearty soup combines a variety of Thai flavors, including sour, salty, spicy, and sweet. The best thing is that it's cheap. It’s a local favorite all over Thailand.

  8. Kebab, Turkey

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A dish popular across the Middle East, Kebabs come originally from Turkey. One of the best cuisines in the world, this dish boasts a flavor profile that ranges from tangy to spicy.

 

As with barbeques, they're grilled on a skewer with a big fire under them, using ground meat or fish, as well as fruits and vegetables in some cases.

 

It is cooked with garlic, black pepper, and vegetable oil. Traditional kebab meats are mutton and lamb. Other recipes call for beef, goat, fish, and chicken, too.

  9. Pho, Vietnam

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Vietnamese dish Pho (pronounced 'fuh') is a rice noodle meal that is served in a broth and garnished with herbs. Pho is a popular street food dish that is both flavorful and well-balanced. This recipe is ideal for a cold winter's night.

  10. Lechón, Philippines

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Lechón is a Filipino national dish made of a whole young pig that has been slowly cooked over charcoal for several hours. The process makes the meat tender and the skin crispy. It's made for special events all year long.

  11. Seafood Paella, Spain

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Paella's origins can be traced back to Valencia, Spain. It's a modern take on an ancient cuisine that's been given a modern twist.

 

This Valencian dish features a variety of seafood, including shrimp, lobster, mussels, and cuttlefish, together with white rice, various herbs, oil, and salt.

  12. Pad Thai, Thailand

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Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice and noodle dish popular across Thailand's streets.

 

This healthy recipe combines stir-fried noodles, eggs, and tofu. The combination of tamarind pulp, dried shrimp, and fish sauce topped with garlic and red chilli pepper brings out the flavor of the recipe. The dish is served with lime wedges and toasted peanuts. Extras like radishes, bean sprouts, and other veggies are served on the side.

 

Pad Thai also comes in a vegetarian version that doesn't have any meat in it and uses soy sauce instead of fish sauce.

  13. Kimchi, Korea

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Kimchi is a spicy fermented vegetable dish from Korea. It's commonly referred to as spicy, aromatic Korean sauerkraut.

 

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables such as Korean radishes and cabbage and seasoned with garlic, chili powder, scallions, and ginger. Most Korean restaurants offer a wide variety of Kimchis, each created with a unique combination of spices and vegetables, and offered for free as a starter.

 

For its high nutritional fiber and vitamin C content, and low caloric content, the meal is a favorite of everyone, especially health-conscious individuals.

  14. Dosa, India

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India has a lot to offer about cuisine, and Dosa is the best dish to show that.

 

The spicy mashed potato filling is wrapped in a crispy rice batter crepe and served with a variety of dipping sauces, like coconut chutney, pickles, tomato and lentil sauces, and more.

 

It's a delicious breakfast that will keep you going until lunchtime, when you'll most likely return for another.

 

Food is definitely a vital point in many cultures, and this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to some of the most delicious food around the world. Besides, we'd also love to know what your favourite dishes are. The comment area below is a great place to tell us what your “must-eat” foods are!

  Sources: holidify.com, CNN, worldtravelconnector.com