When trying to decide where you might want to go on vacation, cuisine can often have an impact on your decision. Wouldn’t you want to go to the country with the best cuisine? Although it’s subjective to personal tastes, billions worldwide agree that these are 10 of the best cuisines out there.
The United States
Many popular foods in the USA were originally created in other countries. Pizza is Italian, fries are Belgian or Dutch, and hamburgers and hotdogs are German. However, all of these dishes were improved in American kitchens, creating the delicious food we consume today. Some traditional American dishes are clam chowder, key lime pie, and Cobb salad.
Mexico
Mexican cuisine has a little bit of everything. Among the classics like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas, you will find the zestiness of a fresh Greek salad, the richness of an Indian curry, and the heat of Thai food in most Mexican dishes. Mexican food is known to be full of nutritional superfoods like avocados, tomatoes, and limes, making it one of the healthier cuisines out there.
Thailand
Thai food is known to have recipes with ingredient lists that run over a page long. This popular cuisine combines all kinds of herbs and spices, producing complex and delicious flavors. One Thai dish can be spicy, sour, salty, sweet, chewy, crunchy, and soft.
Greece
It is many people’s dream to travel to Greece and eat their excellent food. With combinations of kalamata olives, feta cheese, colorful salads, and roasted meats, it’s hard not to love Greek food. But what is the secret to making the perfect Greek dish? Well, it’s using a lot of delicious olive oil.
India
India is known to use spices in abundance to the point where meat and vegetables seem like an afterthought. There is no rules for spice usage, as long as your dish is tasty. Indian cuisine is known for its spice, hearty curries, and delicious, fluffy basmati rice. What’s not to love?
Japan
Japan is known for its tasty and fresh sushi and warm and delicious ramen bowls. Whether you grab a seat at a revolving sushi conveyor or sit down for a three-course meal of miso soup, unagi, and Japanese cheesecake, you are guaranteed to have a mouth-watering meal.
Spain
The Spanish are known to eat small but delicious meals throughout the day, with intervals of bigger meals. From fresh fruits to Mediterranean seafood, it’s no secret that Spanish cuisine is one of the best. Churros and tapas are two Spanish favorites.
France
If you ever decide to travel to France, you will likely explore the combinations of wines and cheeses available there. France is known for its down-to-earth cooking and is the birthplace of the Michelin Guide. It’s popular for cassoulet, pot au feu, and steak frites, as well as macarons!
China
The Chinese are the most food-obsessed people in the world. Food has been a form of escapism for the Chinese throughout China’s tumultuous history. Some of their popular and delicious dishes are sweet and sour pork, dim sum, roast suckling pig, and Peking duck.
Italy
It comes as no surprise that most people’s favorite cuisine is Italian. Pizza, as well as many of your favorite pasta dishes, originated in Italy. Italy is also known for its mouth-watering spaghetti bolognese, Italian-style salami, and coffee.
