Delicious food is made all over the world and every region has its own characteristics. From the hot and spicy Asian kitchen,..
Delicious food is made all over the world and every region has its own characteristics. From the hot and spicy Asian kitchen, through the exquisitely staged dishes of France to the barbeques of Northen America you can be ensured to never go hungry if you are open and willing to try new taste experiences. It is impossible to objectively decide which cuisine is most delicious, but if you consider your taste buds, they know what will make you mouth water.
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Italian
Home of the pasta and the pizza, Italian food is simple dishes with only a few ingredients but of extraordinary quality. Tomatoes and basil, olive oil and Prosciutto de Parma are typical Italian products. Full Italian meals have been known to contain ten different courses from Aperitivo to Caffe. Italians are also known for their fondness of desserts like cheese, cake, icecream, fruit, sweets and cookies.
Received 91 points in total, and 13% votes.
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Mexican
Chicken, tamales, tortillas, gorditas, corn, rice and beans are the basics of Mexican food. Spiced up with lots of chili, cinnamon, cumin, garlic and onions. Sweet potatoes, peanuts, avokado, guava, tomato and chocolate also find their way into mexican meals.
Received 89 points in total, and 7% votes.
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Japanese
You cannot avoid the sushi, but Japanese cooking is so much more. Based on noodles or rice the Japanese meals are usually made of sea food, tofu or vegetables. Ingredients are grilled, simmered, deep-fried, steamed, dressed or raw (sashimi).
Received 88 points in total, and 5% votes.
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Indian
Hot curries with lots of chili and a side of raita to cool down. Dishes are based on rice and often vegetarian or with sea food. Coriander, ginger, cumin, cardamon, saffron and nutmeg a favored flavour makers.
Received 87 points in total, and 15% votes.
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Chinese
Most meals are served in bite-sized pieces ready to be picked up by chopsticks. Basics include rice and noodles. Meat includes every variety known to man. Vegetables including chilies are always a part of the dishes as well as fish sauce.
Received 75 points in total, and 6% votes.
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Turkish
Turkish cuisine is largely the heritage of Ottoman cuisine, which can be described as a fusion and refinement of Central Asian, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Balkan cuisines. Turkish cuisine has in turn influenced those and other neighbouring cuisines, including those of Western Europe. The Ottomans fused various culinary traditions of their realm with influences from Middle Eastern cuisines, along with traditional Turkic elements from Central Asia (such as yogurt), creating a vast array of specialities - many with strong regional associations.
Received 72 points in total, and 6% votes.
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Thai
Stir-fried rice and noodle dishes with lots of vegetables and curry-sauces. Chili is widely used as well as thai basil, lemon grass and coconut.
Received 63 points in total, and 5% votes.
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French
Home of the gourmet meal and the Michelin Guide, French cooking is known for its class and superb ingredients. Onions, foie gras, truffles, sea food, crossaints and the baguette, everything arranged with exceptional attention to detail and served with a glass of wine.
Received 43 points in total, and 5% votes.
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Greek
Lamb, sea food, olives, tomatoes and Feta cheese. Greek food consist of pita, gyros, tzatziki and souvlaki often served with Retsina or Ouzo. Garlic, mint, thyme, oregano and honey are often used as flavour makers.
Received 36 points in total, and 4% votes.
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Arab
Couscous, shish kebab, hummus, baklawa and falaffel. Dates, garlic, yogurt, rice and lots of spices like cinnamon, safran, cumin and saffron make up the Arabian cuisine. Salad is often served as a side dish.
Received 28 points in total, and 2% votes.
Additional items
This list is limited to 10 primary items. Additional items are phased out after a period of time, if they do not get sufficient votes. If you think, any of the additional items below should become primary andpermanent, then please give them your vote.
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Spanish
Paella and tapas, stews, chorizo, serrano ham, beans and sea food. Spanish food is also potato tortillas and Gazpacho soup.
Received 28 points in total, and 3% votes.
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Lebanese
Lebanese cuisine includes an abundance of starches, whole grain, fruits, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood; animal fats are consumed sparingly. Poultry is eaten more often than red meat. When red meat is eaten it is usually lamb on the coast, and goat meat in the mountain regions. It also includes copious amounts of garlic and olive oil, often seasoned by lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, garlic and lemon are typical flavors found in the Lebanese diet.
Received 27 points in total, and 2% votes.
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Moroccan
Received 27 points in total, and 3% votes.
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Vietnamese
Received 27 points in total, and 2% votes.
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Korean
Received 21 points in total, and 3% votes.
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Malaysian
Received 15 points in total, and 2% votes.
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Russian
Fish, game, mushrooms and root vegetables form the basics of Russian cuisine. Soups like the Borsch made out of beets and tomatoes are widely recognised. Meat is usually boiled or baked. Blini and pirozhki also originate from Russia. Meals are often served with a drink of vodka.
Received 13 points in total, and 2% votes.
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Ethiopian
Received 12 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Peruvian
Received 8 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Polish
Received 8 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Caribbean
Rice, chicken and seafood are everywhere in the Caribbean cuisine. Vegetables and fruits like papaya, lime and mango are parts of many dishes as well as coconut, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Received 7 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Philippines
Received 7 points in total, and 1% votes.
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German
Potatoes, pork, beef and poultry - often pot-roasted - provide the meals for many Germans. Sausages, sauerkraut and strudel are also widely eaten. Served with a mug of beer.
Received 4 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Pakistani
Received 4 points in total, and 1% votes.
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South American
Potatoes, rice, maize, quinoa, sea food, lamb, venison, cassava, fruits and vegetables. Empanadas, sandwiches, schnitzels, pasta and beef steaks are also enjoyed although with large regional differences.
Received 3 points in total, and 0% votes.
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Bosnian
Received 2 points in total, and 0% votes.
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Australian
Australian cuisine is severely influenced by globalisation, but barbequed meats of all varieties including kangaroo and emu are often associated with Australia. Other dishes include roast meats, vegetables, casseroles, pasta, risotto and curries.
Received 1 point in total, and 1% votes.
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Jamaican
Received 1 point in total, and 1% votes.
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Middle Eastern
Based on vegetables, beans, nuts, fruit, meat and the sesami paste tahini. Dishes include the meze - a collection of many small tapas-like dishes served together - falaffel, hummus, kofta and Baba Ghanoush.
Received 1 point in total, and 1% votes.
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Slovakian
Received 1 point in total, and 0% votes.
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English
Fish and chips, pies and stews are the foods often associated with The British Isles. English breakfast consisting of white beans, bacon, tomatoes, scrambled eggs, sausages and hash browns are also widely known worldwide.
Received -1 points in total, and 2% votes.
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African
Rice, grains, vegetables, milk and all kinds of meat. Fruit is a valuable part of many meals. Maize and peanuts are widely used as well as chilies and sweet potatoes.
Received -2 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Welsh
Received -4 points in total, and 0% votes.
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Romanian
Received -6 points in total, and 0% votes.
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Macedonian
Received -8 points in total, and 0% votes.
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Brazilian
Received -10 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Nigerian
Received -12 points in total, and 1% votes.
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North American
Hot dogs, burgers, hot wings, french fries and spareribs are commonly identified with the North American barbeque food style. Soup, sea food, chicken and a good steak are also commonly eaten, but like most other thing in North America the cuisine is a melting pot of different tastes brought in from all over the world.
Received -13 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Scandinavian
Potatoes and minced meat often in a thick butter-based brown gravy. Fish and porridge made of rye or rice is part of many meals. A new gourmet cuisine is dawning in Scandinavia and Danish restaurant Noma won the San Pellegrino Award as the best restaurant in the world in 2010.
Received -13 points in total, and 0% votes.
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New Zealand
Received -18 points in total, and 1% votes.
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Bulgarian
Received -40 points in total, and 1% votes.
