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Butter Chicken

Creamy, rich tomato-based curry with tender chicken - the most ordered dish at Indian restaurants worldwide.

Served At

Tandoor, Curry in a Hurry, Dishoom

Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala

Grilled paneer in creamy tomato sauce - vegetarian favorite at Indian restaurants.

Served At

Dishoom, Veeraswamy, Gymkhana

Dal Makhni

Creamy black lentil curry with butter and cream - comfort food at its finest.

Served At

Moti Mahal, Bukhara, Indian Accent

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

Smoky, charred chicken marinated in yogurt and spices - tandoor classic.

Served At

Tandoor, Bukhara, Moti Mahal

Hyderabadi Biryani

Hyderabadi Biryani

Fragrant layered rice with meat, saffron, and aromatic spices - king of rice dishes.

Served At

Paradise, Bawarchi, Shah Ghouse

Chole Bhature

Fluffy fried bread with spiced chickpea curry - iconic Punjabi street food.

Served At

Paranthe Wali Gali, Sita Ram Dewan Chand

Palak Paneer

Creamy spinach curry with soft paneer cubes - a vibrant, nutritious restaurant staple loved worldwide.

Served At

Dishoom, Veeraswamy, Moti Mahal

Rogan Josh

Aromatic Kashmiri lamb curry with slow-cooked meat in rich, warming spice gravy with saffron.

Served At

Ahdoos, Mughal Darbar, Wazwan restaurants

Aloo Gobi

Crispy potatoes and cauliflower dry curry with turmeric and cumin - simple, comforting home-style dish.

Served At

Various North Indian restaurants

Chana Masala

Spiced chickpea curry in tangy tomato-onion gravy - protein-rich vegetarian powerhouse.

Served At

Various North Indian, Punjab Grill

Lamb Vindaloo

Fiery Goan curry with lamb marinated in vinegar and spices - bold, tangy, and intensely flavorful.

Served At

Brick Lane restaurants, Goan beach shacks

Samosa

Crispy triangular pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas - the king of Indian snacks.

Served At

Street vendors, Haldiram's, All Indian restaurants

Naan Bread

Soft, pillowy leavened bread with charred spots - the perfect curry companion.

Served At

All Indian restaurants, Tandoor

Raita

Cooling yogurt condiment with vegetables and spices - essential accompaniment to spicy dishes.

Served At

All Indian restaurants

Gulab Jamun

Soft milk dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom sugar syrup - India's most beloved dessert.

Served At

All Indian restaurants, Sweet shops

Chicken Korma

Mild, creamy chicken curry with cashew and yogurt sauce - a rich Mughal-era royal dish.

Served At

Dishoom, Gymkhana, Various Mughlai

Malai Kofta

Deep-fried paneer-potato balls in rich cashew-cream gravy - vegetarian indulgence at its finest.

Served At

Indian Accent, Dum Pukht, Various North Indian

Lucknowi Chicken Biryani

Lucknowi Chicken Biryani

Delicate, fragrant Lucknowi-style biryani with tender chicken and aromatic rice in dum style.

Served At

Tunday Kababi, Idris Biryani, Wahid Biryani

Keema Pav

Spiced minced meat curry served with buttered pav bread - Mumbai Irani cafe classic.

Served At

Olympia Coffee House, Cafe Military, Irani cafes

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer cubes in smooth, buttery tomato cream sauce - the vegetarian butter chicken.

Served At

Moti Mahal, Pind Balluchi, Various

Goan Fish Curry

Goan Fish Curry

Tangy coconut-based fish curry with kokum - the taste of Goa in every spoonful.

Served At

Martin's Corner, Gunpowder, Goan beach shacks

Pav Bhaji

Mashed vegetable curry with butter-toasted bread - Mumbai's most iconic street food.

Served At

Juhu Beach stalls, Sardar Pav Bhaji, Cannon Pav Bhaji

Masala Dosa

Crispy fermented rice crepe filled with spiced potato masala - South India's greatest export.

Served At

MTR, Vidyarthi Bhavan, Saravana Bhavan

Chicken Tikka

Smoky, charred boneless chicken pieces marinated in spiced yogurt - perfect appetizer or kebab.

Served At

Bukhara, Tandoor restaurants, BBQ joints

Mutton Curry

Slow-cooked tender goat meat in aromatic onion-tomato gravy - the ultimate comfort food.

Served At

Karim's Delhi, Tunday Kababi, Home-style dhabas

Idli with Sambar

Idli with Sambar

Soft steamed rice cakes with aromatic lentil-vegetable stew - South India's beloved breakfast.

Served At

Saravana Bhavan, Murugan Idli Shop, MTR

Seekh Kebab

Spiced minced meat shaped on skewers and grilled - iconic street-side kebab with smoky flavor.

Served At

Karim's, Al Jawahar, Tunday Kababi

Rasmalai

Soft paneer dumplings soaked in saffron-cardamom milk - Bengal's most exquisite sweet.

Served At

KC Das, Haldiram's, Sweet shops

Vada Pav

Spiced potato fritter in a bread roll with chutneys - Mumbai's answer to the burger.

Served At

Ashok Vada Pav, Anand Vada Pav, Mumbai street stalls

Butter Naan

Soft, buttery leavened bread brushed with ghee - the ultimate curry companion, richer than plain naan.

Served At

All North Indian restaurants

Aloo Paratha

Stuffed potato flatbread pan-fried with butter - Punjabi breakfast champion.

Served At

Paranthe Wali Gali, Dhabas

Jalebi

Crispy, syrupy fried spirals - India's most addictive sweet with crunchy exterior and syrup-filled center.

Served At

Old Famous Jalebi Wala, Sweet shops

Egg Curry (Anda Curry)

Egg Curry (Anda Curry)

Hard-boiled eggs in spiced onion-tomato gravy - quick, protein-rich comfort food.

Served At

Dhaba style, Home-style restaurants

Rice Kheer

Slow-cooked rice pudding with cardamom, saffron, and nuts - India's classic dessert.

Served At

All Indian restaurants, Sweet shops

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara

Silky egg-and-pecorino sauce with crispy guanciale — Rome's most iconic pasta, impossibly creamy without a drop of cream.

Served At

Osteria Francescana, Carbone, Any authentic Italian trattoria

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Crispy breaded chicken smothered in marinara and melted cheese — the ultimate Italian-American comfort dish.

Served At

Olive Garden, Carmine's, Classic Italian-American restaurants

Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

The original Neapolitan pizza — just tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil on a blistered, chewy crust.

Served At

Napoli pizzerias, Di Fara Pizza, Franco Manca

Tiramisu

Coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream — Italy's most beloved dessert requiring no baking.

Served At

Any Italian restaurant, Caffè Florian, Cipriani

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Spicy, sweet, and numbing Sichuan stir-fry with peanuts and dried chilies — a wok-tossed classic.

Served At

P.F. Chang's, Din Tai Fung, Chinese restaurants worldwide

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

Translucent, pleated shrimp dumplings steamed to silky perfection — the benchmark dish of any dim sum chef.

Served At

Tim Ho Wan, Maxim's Palace, Any dim sum house

Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork

Crispy battered pork tossed in a glossy sweet-sour sauce with peppers and pineapple — takeaway perfection made at home.

Served At

Chinese restaurants, Panda Express, Traditional Cantonese restaurants

Chicken Ramen

Rich, glossy chicken broth with springy noodles, soft-boiled marinated eggs, and chashu — restaurant-quality ramen at home.

Served At

Ichiran, Ippudo, Any authentic ramen shop

Chicken Katsu

Panko-crusted crispy chicken cutlet served with rich katsu curry sauce — Japan's most beloved Western-influenced dish.

Served At

Katsu Curry House, Wagamama, Japanese tonkatsu restaurants

Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken

Glossy, caramelized chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce — the gateway Japanese dish for good reason.

Served At

Yoshinoya, Japanese izakayas, Teriyaki restaurants worldwide

Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)

Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)

Crispy-bottomed, steamed-top pork and cabbage dumplings — the pleated parcels you find at every Japanese restaurant.

Served At

Gyoza no Ohsho, Japanese izakayas, Harajuku Gyoza

Street Chicken Tacos

Street Chicken Tacos

Charred, spiced chicken on warm corn tortillas with fresh salsa, cilantro, and lime — the authentic street taco experience.

Served At

Guelaguetza, Tacos El Gordo, Street taco trucks

Restaurant-Style Guacamole

Restaurant-Style Guacamole

Chunky, fresh guacamole made tableside — bright with lime, cilantro, serrano, and perfectly ripe avocados.

Served At

Nobu, Rosa Mexicano, Any Mexican restaurant

Pad Thai

Thailand's national noodle dish — tangy tamarind rice noodles with egg, tofu, dried shrimp, and peanuts.

Served At

Thip Samai, Thai restaurants worldwide, Wok street stalls Bangkok

Thai Green Curry

Thai Green Curry

Aromatic, coconut-rich Thai green curry with chicken and vegetables — vibrant, herbaceous, and deeply fragrant.

Served At

Nahm, Paste Bangkok, Thai restaurants worldwide

Tom Yum Goong

Thailand's iconic hot and sour shrimp soup — fiery, sour, fragrant with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime.

Served At

Thai Spirit restaurant, Any authentic Thai restaurant

Smash Burger

Thin, lacy-edged beef patties smashed on a ripping-hot griddle for maximum crust — the technique that changed home burgers.

Served At

Smashburger, In-N-Out, Shake Shack

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Crispy baked or fried wings tossed in the iconic butter-Frank's hot sauce combination — the original Buffalo recipe.

Served At

Anchor Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings, Any sports bar

Restaurant-Style Hummus

Restaurant-Style Hummus

Silky, ultra-smooth hummus — the restaurant version that's light as a cloud, miles from store-bought.

Served At

Zahav, Ottolenghi, Lebanese and Israeli restaurants

Crispy Falafel

Crispy on the outside, fluffy-green on the inside — authentic falafel made with soaked (not canned) chickpeas.

Served At

L'As du Fallafel, Mamoun's Falafel, Middle Eastern street stalls

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

Street-food spiced chicken thighs, roasted and sliced, wrapped in flatbread with garlic sauce — iconic Middle Eastern fast food.

Served At

Street shawarma stands, Shawarma Palace, Middle Eastern kebab shops

Bibimbap

Mixed rice bowl with colorful assorted vegetables, beef, fried egg, and gochujang sauce — Korea's most celebrated bowl dish.

Served At

Any Korean restaurant, Jungsik, Korean BBQ houses

Korean Fried Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken

Ultra-crispy double-fried chicken glazed in either sweet-spicy gochujang or soy-garlic sauce — Korean fried chicken is unlike anything else.

Served At

Kyochon, BBQ Chicken, Bonchon

Mango Sticky Rice

Mango Sticky Rice

Sweet, coconut-soaked sticky rice alongside perfectly ripe fresh mango — Thailand's most beloved street dessert.

Served At

Thai dessert shops, Street dessert carts, Thai restaurants worldwide

Fish and Chips

Beer-battered cod with thick-cut chips — Britain's most iconic dish, deep-fried to golden crispy perfection.

Served At

Rock & Sole Plaice, Poppies Fish & Chips, Any British chippy

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato pepper sauce — the ultimate one-pan Middle Eastern brunch.

Served At

Cafe Levante, Ottolenghi, Middle Eastern brunch spots

Baklava

Flaky phyllo layered with chopped nuts and soaked in honey-rose water syrup — the jewel of Middle Eastern pastry.

Served At

Turkish and Greek pastry shops, Karaköy Güllüoğlu, Middle Eastern bakeries

Beef Pho

Vietnam's soul-warming noodle soup — a deeply aromatic bone broth perfumed with star anise, cinnamon and charred ginger.

Served At

Pho Thin, Pho 24, Vietnamese pho restaurants worldwide

Steamed Bao Buns

Steamed Bao Buns

Pillowy, cloud-soft steamed buns filled with braised pork belly, pickled vegetable, and aioli — the modern street food icon.

Served At

Bao London, Momofuku Ssam Bar, Tim Ho Wan

Nasi Goreng

Indonesia's spiced fried rice with kecap manis, shrimp paste, and a fried egg on top — the most distinctive fried rice in Asia.

Served At

Indonesian restaurants, Warung stalls, Bali street food

Laksa (Curry Noodle Soup)

Laksa (Curry Noodle Soup)

Rich, coconut-spiced noodle soup with shrimp, tofu puffs, and aromatic laksa paste — Southeast Asia's greatest noodle dish.

Served At

328 Katong Laksa, Malaysian kopitiam, Singapore hawker centers

Chicken Adobo

The Philippines' national dish — chicken braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves until meltingly tender.

Served At

Filipino restaurants, Jollibee, Barrio Fiesta

Seafood Paella

Spain's iconic saffron-golden rice dish with shrimp, clams, mussels, and the coveted crispy socarrat crust at the bottom.

Served At

Restaurante La Barceloneta, Socarrat Paella Bar, Valencian restaurants

Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon

Julia Child's signature French beef stew — braised in Burgundy wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, and bacon.

Served At

La Tour d'Argent, Bouchon Bistro, Classic French restaurants

Buttery Croissant

Buttery Croissant

The pinnacle of French patisserie — a 1000-layer laminated dough croissant with a shatteringly crispy exterior and pillowy honeycomb interior.

Served At

Du Pain et des Idées, Maison Kayser, Artisan French bakeries

Risotto Milanese

Risotto Milanese

The classic Milanese risotto — saffron-golden, butter-emulsified and mantecato to silky perfection.

Served At

Savini Tartufi, Any Northern Italian restaurant, Milanese trattorias

BBQ Pulled Pork

BBQ Pulled Pork

Low-and-slow smoked pork shoulder that falls apart into tender, flavorful strands — the cornerstone of American BBQ.

Served At

Franklin BBQ, Pitmasters throughout the American South, Pork restaurants

New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

Thick, creamy bisque with tender clams, bacon, and potatoes — the New England classic that silences all other chowders.

Served At

Ye Olde Union Oyster House, Legal Sea Foods, Pier restaurants in Boston

New York Cheesecake

New York Cheesecake

Dense, rich, velvety New York cheesecake — no cracks, a lightly browned top, and that unmistakable tang from cream cheese.

Served At

Junior's, Eileen's Special Cheesecake, New York delis and bakeries

Greek Moussaka

Greece's showstopper layered bake — spiced lamb meat sauce, roasted eggplant, and a thick béchamel top, baked to golden brown.

Served At

Varoulko, Taverna restaurants in Athens, Greek restaurants worldwide

Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos Al Pastor

Mexico City's legendary shawarma-influenced pork tacos — pineapple-marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit with caramelized pineapple.

Served At

El Huequito CDMX, Taqueria Los Compadres, Mexico City taco stands

Mapo Tofu

Silken tofu in a fiery, numbing Sichuan sauce with ground pork — bold, simple, and impossibly addictive.

Served At

Sichuan restaurants worldwide, Chen Mapo Doufu (Chengdu), Din Tai Fung

Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs and Canadian bacon on English muffins, drowned in a silky, lemony hollandaise — the pinnacle of brunch.

Served At

Balthazar, Delmonico's, Any upscale brunch spot

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani

The world's most iconic biryani — half-cooked rice layered over marinated mutton, sealed with dough and slow-cooked on dum.

Served At

Paradise Hotel Hyderabad, Cafe Bahar, ITC Mughal

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Deeply caramelized onion broth topped with a crouton raft and bubbling Gruyère — the ultimate expression of patience in a bowl.

Served At

Brasserie Lipp, Au Pied de Cochon, Classic Parisian bistros

Wiener Schnitzel

Wiener Schnitzel

Paper-thin veal pounded and fried in clarified butter until its breadcrumb crust ripples and soufflés away from the meat.

Served At

Figlmüller, Gasthaus Pöschl, Austrian restaurants

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Scotch bonnet and allspice-dominated jerk marinade smoked low-and-slow over pimento wood — Jamaica's most iconic export.

Served At

Scotchie's (Montego Bay), Gloria's Seafood, Caribbean restaurants

Pork Souvlaki

Greek pork skewers marinated in lemon, oregano, and olive oil — simple, fast, and the best street food in the Mediterranean.

Served At

Kostas (Athens), Greek street food stalls, Tavernas across Greece

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Slow-braised chicken in a saffron-preserved lemon sauce with olives and warming Moroccan spices — comfort in the conical pot.

Served At

Restaurant Al Fassia, Nomad, Moroccan riad restaurants

Peruvian Ceviche

Peruvian Ceviche

Fresh white fish 'cooked' in citrus juice with red onion, ají amarillo, and celery — Peru's national dish that takes 10 minutes.

Served At

Central (Lima), La Mar Cebichería, Peruvian cevicherias

Crêpes Suzette

Crêpes Suzette

Delicate French crêpes in a buttery caramel-orange sauce, flambéed with Grand Marnier at the table — French theatre on a plate.

Served At

Le Grand Café Capucines, Tour d'Argent, Classic Parisian restaurants

Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)

Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)

Ethiopia's national dish — chicken legs slow-braised in a deeply spiced berbere-und-niter kibbeh sauce with whole boiled eggs.

Served At

Habesha (Addis Ababa), Ethiopian restaurants worldwide, Zeni (San Jose)

Brazilian Churrasco

Brazilian Churrasco

Brazilian BBQ at its purest — thick beef cuts with nothing but coarse salt, flame-kissed on a rotating sword.

Served At

Fogo de Chão, Churrascaria Plataforma, Brazilian rodizio restaurants

Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)

Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)

Shanghai's supreme dumpling — tissue-paper thin wrappers encasing rich pork filling and an entire pool of hot soup inside.

Served At

Din Tai Fung, Nanxiang Mantou Dian, Joe's Shanghai

Baja Fish Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos

Beer-battered crispy fish in warm corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, crema, and a bright salsa — Baja California's gift to the world.

Served At

Mariscos Ruben (Ensenada), Tacos Fenix, Baja California taco stands

Tonkotsu Ramen

The creamiest ramen on earth — a 6-hour boiled pork bone broth that turns milky white and rich with collagen.

Served At

Ichiran, Ippudo, Hakata ramen restaurants

Mole Poblano

Mexico's most complex sauce — 30+ ingredients including dried chilies, chocolate, spices, nuts and seeds layered into a profound dark paste.

Served At

El Cardenal (CDMX), Casa Oaxaca, Mole Madre

Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

Tender pork-and-beef meatballs in a creamy gravy with a hint of allspice and nutmeg — Sweden's most beloved comfort food.

Served At

IKEA (ironically authentic), Operakällaren, Traditional Swedish restaurants

Adana Kebab

Elongated spiced lamb mince kebab grilled on a flat sword — Turkey's fiery gift from the city of Adana.

Served At

Adana Ocakbaşı, Kebapçı İskender, Turkish restaurants

Bánh Mì

Vietnam's French-Vietnamese baguette masterpiece — crispy roll filled with pork, pâté, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs and chili.

Served At

Bánh Mì Phương (Hoi An), Lee's Sandwiches, Vietnamese street food stalls

Saag Paneer

Creamy pureed spinach with golden fried paneer cubes — the vegetarian jewel of Punjabi cuisine.

Served At

Bukhara (New Delhi), Dishoom, North Indian restaurants

Char Siu (BBQ Pork)

Char Siu (BBQ Pork)

Cantonese lacquered BBQ pork with its signature red-burnished glaze — the sticky, sweet-savory pork found hanging in every Hong Kong BBQ window.

Served At

Sun Kwong Restaurant, Kam's Roast Goose HK, Cantonese BBQ shops

Spanakopita

Flaky golden phyllo pie packed with spinach, feta, herbs, and egg — the defining Greek pastry and the world's best savory pie.

Served At

Thanasis (Athens), Greek bakeries, Taverna restaurants

Churros with Chocolate

Churros with Chocolate

Crispy ridged dough fritters dusted in cinnamon sugar and served with thick, bittersweet hot chocolate for dunking.

Served At

Chocolatería San Ginés (Madrid), Churrería El Moro CDMX, Spanish cafes

Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)

Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)

Thailand's everyday classic — minced pork stir-fried with Thai holy basil, chilies, and oyster sauce, topped with a crispy fried egg.

Served At

Street stalls across Bangkok, Or Tor Kor Market, Jay Fai

Lobster Bisque

Silky, deeply flavored lobster bisque — an intensely shellfish-flavored cream soup built from roasted shells and finished with cognac.

Served At

The Capital Grille, Daniel Boulud restaurants, Fine dining seafood restaurants

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