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Mexican
Tacos, mole, tamales, and street corn — Mexico's UNESCO-listed cuisine is bold, complex, and endlessly varied.
▲ Steady·Score +17
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Every country has a culinary soul — which nation's food culture is so good it could keep you eating for a lifetime?
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Lebanese
Hummus, kibbeh, tabbouleh, and mezze culture — Lebanese food is the Middle East's most universally beloved cuisine.
▲ Steady·Score +14
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Thai
Pad Thai, green curry, mango sticky rice — Thai food's balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spice is addictive.
▲ Steady·Score +12
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Chinese
Dim sum, Peking duck, mapo tofu — China's 8 culinary traditions span more variety than any other food culture.
▲ Steady·Score +12
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Indian
Curry, biryani, butter chicken, dosa — India's regional diversity makes it one of the richest food cultures on Earth.
▲ Steady·Score +8
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Ethiopian
Injera, berbere spices, and communal eating culture — Ethiopia's ancient food traditions are truly extraordinary.
▲ Steady·Score +7
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Peruvian
Ceviche, lomo saltado, anticuchos — Lima has more restaurants in the World's 50 Best than any other city.
▲ Steady·Score +7
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Spanish
Tapas, paella, jamón, and pintxos — Spain eats late, eats together, and eats extraordinarily well.
▲ Steady·Score +7
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Japanese
Sushi, ramen, wagyu, tempura — Japan's culinary precision and seasonal philosophy inspire chefs everywhere.
▲ Steady·Score +5
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Greek
Souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita, and fresh Mediterranean ingredients — Greek food is the original clean eating.
▲ Steady·Score +1
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French
Croissants, coq au vin, bouillabaisse — France codified fine dining and its culinary influence is still global.
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Italian
Pasta, pizza, risotto, gelato — Italy's food philosophy of simple, quality ingredients is unbeaten worldwide.
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