Traveling and getting acquainted with the wide variety of cultures that the world has, is, of course, one of the best experiences that a person can have in his lifetime. And among all the other things i.e. history, art, ancient monuments, museums, etc. an important part of any culture that contributes to its uniqueness is, undoubtedly, its food.
There are so many different, interesting and exotic dishes unique of a given culture that only by visiting the country representing it you’ll be able to taste them in their most genuine state. Good food is one of the main things that remains in the memory of most tourists and if you are food lover, then it’s the first thing you should consider when choosing a new travel destination.
Below we introduce you our food reviews that will hopefully be the best guide in helping you choose a travel location that offers the tastiest dishes spiced with local culture and traditions.
So here is to all the true foodies out there:
1. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Another main reason for heading to Argentina, apart from it being the birthplace of tango, can be its delicious food.
Though the capital city didn't use to be very popular among foodies, however, recently it has become one of the top places for finding the best food and drinks. Here you can find quality grass-fed beef and wines brought from Salta and Patagonia. Above all, the new generation of chefs will introduce you the Argentinian traditional dishes from a different "perspective."
Worth mentioning are the street dishes which will leave their taste in your mouth forever. Some of them are the famous choripan which is a chorizo sausage on a sandwich spiced with the so called chimichurri sauce, as well as the extremely delicious empanadas.
2. Panama City, Panama
Here is another exotic destination where any true lover of good food will feel like in heaven.
Panama City is recommended especially to seafood lovers, so if you are one then be sure to find a wide variety of fishes and seafood in the markets and restaurants of this city. At restaurants you can order whole plates of fried fish and fresh rock lobster.
In the market stalls you can purchase cups of octopus, corvina, and black conch ceviche by paying extremely low prices. Don't miss the chance of tasting the some of the best seafood of the world taken right out of the fish-rich waters surrounding the city.
3. San Sebastian, Spain
Spain is one of those countries that offers incredible abundance of richness from every aspect of culture. It comes with not only historical places and monuments worth visiting but also with some of the most delicious food of the world.
For a tourist-foodie San Sebastian can be a perfect destination to head to. The city, apart from boasting with its trio of 3-Michelin-star restaurants, also turns any meal into a huge preparatory event. Art is not only in the galleries but also in the kitchens of the restaurants of San Sebastian.
Visit the famous La Brecha market where you can find all kinds of fresh and organic food at low prices. Then for the perfect continuation of your "Spanish food experience" head to any restaurant of your choice that serves Basque-style tapas. Don't forget to taste a Spanish wine as a final delicacy.
4. Lyon, France
What can be better than having a meal at one of the 14 Michelin-starred restaurants in the beautiful French city of Lyon. Enjoy the French culture appreciating the incomparable taste of traditional genuine Lyonnais food in bouchons.
A real heaven for foodies is the prominent Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse market where you can find high-quality, organic and fresh food, be it macaroni, cheese, oysters, desserts, or meat.
Take a trip to Lyon for experiencing one of the main food centers of the world!
5. Tokyo, Japan
Well, here is where you can be sure to find the top Michelin-star restaurants of the world. But, above all, here you will find the most unique and at times strange types of food and dishes – only a true foodie would appreciate Japanese meals.
Here are some of the world-famous Japanese dishes and drinks that can never be mistaken – sushi, sashimi, unagi, tonkatsu, wagashi, sake, tea etc. The true taste of these can only be experienced in Japan. Head to Tokyo and even by eating their dishes you will experience the Japanese traditions in the sense of using chopsticks, instead of knives and forks.
Tokyo is an inseparable part of any quality food reviews that guides its readers to the countries known for their incomparable delicacies.
6. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Having been a colony of France, in this city you can find a delicate mixture of French flavors with the local Vietnamese dishes. Those who love sandwiches, don't think twice, head to Ho Chi Minh City because here you will be served one of the most delicious sandwiches of the world known as bahn mi.
How about the unique and extremely sweet Vietnamese coffee? Worth a try – no doubt!
7. Bologna, Italy
We all know that the best pizza can be tasted in Italy and that is a reason worth enough for any foodie to organize a trip there – but this country has much more to offer from the aspect of food, not speaking of the unique culture of course.
Bologna is the birthplace of Tagliatelle alla Bolognese – it's no news that any dish, in order to be completely enjoyed, must be tested in its initial place of creation because only there you will experience its genuine taste.
Don't forget to head to the Mercato de Mezzo market in order to try the best cheeses and end your Italian food-filled day with a bite of creamy gelato.
8. New Delhi, India
Our food reviews list would be incomplete without the mentioning of the unique Indian food. The wide variety of Indian food can be found in its capital city New Delhi.
Here you can taste all kinds of dishes starting from chaats, cholebature torajma chawal to parathe and the like. The street food is a must try for any real foodie as well as the famous Punjabi dishes.
Keep in mind to pay a visit to Chandni Chawk and Bengali market for the complete experience of genuine Indian food.
9. São Paulo, Brazil
For the utmost experience of Latin culture and especially food we recommend you to head to Brazil, to be more precise, to the city of São Paulo.
In this city you can find an incredible mixture of cuisines that have become popular enough to attract international travelers. Due to the immigration that took place in the 1800s there is abundance of various flavors including Japanese, Italian and Lebanese – it's like a mixture of some of the best food cultures of the world that has given birth to the unique cuisine of São Paulo.
10. Kiev, Ukraine
And last but not least here is the Ukrainian food that is rich in fats but the latter make it very tasty too. The Unkrainian menu offers a variety of pastries, soups, and other one-of-a-kind dishes that will make any foodie want to come back for another round of tasting these things.
Such dishes and drinks as borsch, beetroot soup, salo, gorilka, vareniki, and zrazi are a must-try for any first-time visitor.
Enjoy the best food of the world by traveling to any of the above mentioned countries and experiencing the unique culture peculiar to each of them.
By following our food reviews you'll be able to narrow down your choice of best countries for food and make the preparations for your upcoming trip faster and easier. As the saying goes: "You are what you eat" so as a true foodie, eat good food as if it were the utmost enjoyment of your life!