Top 10 Cuisines of the World
This is a list put together by us of the Top 10 Cuisines of the World, we have included the most popular dishes and many dishes you might like to try!
10. Lebanese Cuisine
The Lebanese Cuisine is the place where you can taste all the goodness the Middle East has to offer. All dishes include lots of vegetables, little meat and are full of flavours. It includes an abundance of fruit, fresh fish and seafood and little animal fat. The country is also famous for the Arabic sweets, Tripoli being referred to as the “Sweet Capital” of Lebanon.
The most famous dish worldwide is the appetizer mezze – a selection of dips, pickles, salads and nibbles with Arabic bread.
The most famous dish worldwide is the appetizer mezze – a selection of dips, pickles, salads and nibbles with Arabic bread.
9. Greek Cuisine
With a significant influence from the Turkish and Italian cuisine, the Greek cuisine is focused around olive oil, vegetables and herbs specific to the Mediterranean region. Eating in Greece will certainly be a whole new experience for you!
The Greek Salad is very popular as it is not only healthy but full of deliciousness and freshness.
The Greek Salad is very popular as it is not only healthy but full of deliciousness and freshness.
8. Spanish Cuisine
For a lighter approach on food, we turn to the Spanish cuisine, containing a variety of meat and fish, as well as vegetables. It is also influenced by the seafood available from the surrounding waters.
Instead of a famous dish we have a famous drink that is very popular in Spain. It goes perfectly with its national dishes and is called Sangria, a drink made of wine and fruits.
Instead of a famous dish we have a famous drink that is very popular in Spain. It goes perfectly with its national dishes and is called Sangria, a drink made of wine and fruits.
7. Japanese Cuisine
Known for its seasonality of food, aspect and quality of ingredients, the Japanese cuisine is rapidly becoming a trend worldwide. White rice and soybeans are the ingredients you should expect to find in almost any dish. You will totally be blown away if you have not tried this magnificent cuisine.
One of their most famous dishes is sushi, it is an extremely healthy food and is very popular throughout the world.
One of their most famous dishes is sushi, it is an extremely healthy food and is very popular throughout the world.
6. Mexican Cuisine
Known for its varied flavours and spices, there is a new food everyday ranging from iguanas, insects, rattlesnakes, deer and even spider monkeys. If you like to be adventurous with your food, be sure to try this cuisine!
Their most delicious dish is the Mexican Salsa in the dish there are fresh tomatoes and amazing flavours to enjoy!
Their most delicious dish is the Mexican Salsa in the dish there are fresh tomatoes and amazing flavours to enjoy!
5. Thai Cuisine
Many people say Thai food alone, with its balanced mix of hot, sour, bitter and sweet, is a good enough reason to visit the country. The foods are characterized by the use of fresh herbs and flavors, such as lime juice, lemon grass and fresh coriander. Similar to many Asian cuisines, rice is the main component in Thai foods as well.
Pad Thai is personally our favourite as it is very healthy and tasty in every single way.
Pad Thai is personally our favourite as it is very healthy and tasty in every single way.
4. Indian Cuisine
One of the world’s most sophisticated and diverse cuisines, only one part of the Indian cuisine is known to the world. The foods are mostly vegetarian, but many include lamb, goat, chicken meat and even fish. Indian cuisine is usually very spicy so in order to enjoy the food, start slowly and in a few weeks you’ll adjust to the flavours.
Be sure to try a naan, plain or with flavour as it goes with almost every Indian Dish.
Be sure to try a naan, plain or with flavour as it goes with almost every Indian Dish.
3. Chinese Cuisine
Originated in various parts of China and now spread throughout the world, Chinese cuisine is now eaten by a third of the world’s population every day. The cuisine is easy to create, amazing and tasty. Most of the food is prepared in bite-sized pieces because the Chinese culture regards knives and forks as weapons. Usually, every person at the table is given a bowl of rice while the other dishes are shared by everyone at the table.
There is a variety of dishes to choose from, so we would suggest to try a little bit of everything to find what you love.
There is a variety of dishes to choose from, so we would suggest to try a little bit of everything to find what you love.
2. Italian Cuisine
Perhaps one of the oldest in the world, the Italian cuisine can be traced back to the 4th century BC. An Italian meal is structured into several sections: antipasto (the appetizer), primo (pasta or rice dish), secondo (meat course) and dolce (dessert).
If you have never ever tried pizza or pasta definitely try them as they are one of the most delicious meals in the world.
If you have never ever tried pizza or pasta definitely try them as they are one of the most delicious meals in the world.
1. French Cuisine
You might have guessed why the French Cuisine is Number 1 but we will explain it to you anyway. The French Cuisine is refined, varied and delicious in all its aspects. In Paris alone, there are over 5000 places to eat, with prices and menus to suit anyone's taste.
A famous dessert that the French are known for is their spectacular croissants they are delicious and you will fall in love with them in your first bite.
A famous dessert that the French are known for is their spectacular croissants they are delicious and you will fall in love with them in your first bite.