These Are the Most Popular Cuisines in the World

There’s so much more to Greek cuisine than gyros and souvlaki, and this family recipe for moussaka is a great place to start. Widely known as the unofficial dish of Greece, you’ll find this savoury eggplant dish in almost every taverna across the country. Best served with a glass of red wine and a fresh village salad, it simply (and literally) can’t be beat.

When you think of Italian food your mind probably automatically goes to pizza and pasta, but Italian desserts deserve just as much praise. Case in point: this gorgeous torta invisibile di mele AKA Italian Invisible Apple Cake, that once sliced, reveals beautifully complex layers of apple that seem to almost disappear into a buttery, clafoutis-esque batter.

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Mexican food ranked number 3 on the most popular cuisine list, and if you’ve tried birria tacos then you definitely understand why. The tender beef filling is simmered to perfection, then combined with cheese and pan-fried until golden, crispy and juicy. Although it might seem intimidating, this is your official sign to make birria tacos at home.

No trip to Spain is complete without a taste of luscious patatas bravas, which are crispy fried potatoes topped with a smoky and savoury bravas sauce. To give you a taste of this beloved dish at home, try making our version, which air fries the potatoes for ease.

If you’re unfamiliar with Turkish cuisine, these garlicky, yogurty Turkish eggs are the perfect place to start. Poached eggs sit on a bed of garlicky yogurt, then are drizzled with a spiced butter sauce and topped with lots of fresh dill. Divine!

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Ooh la la, from pastries to baguette, we love a good French patisserie haul. While you may not be up for making croissants at home, you most certainly can make these gorgeous Petits-Beurre, AKA French Butter Cookies. These delicate cookies have been a staple of French baking since 1886, and are one of the most popular delicacies of French cuisine. We promise they taste just as good as store-bought!

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You haven’t tried Japanese cuisine until you’ve tried okonomiyaki, one of Japan’s most popular street foods. This savoury cabbage pancake is loaded with scallops, shrimp and pork belly and then cooked to crispy perfection. Top with tasty toppings like okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, bonito flakes, green seaweed flakes and red pickled ginger, then dig in.

We love a big Chinese banquet feast, and no Chinese feast is complete without a heaping plate of noodles. While there are endless popular noodle dishes that are Chinese cuisine signatures, we especially love yee mein, which are also called E-fu noodles and Longevity Noodles. Often served for Lunar New Year or big family gatherings, these noodles symbolize long life because of they’re extra long.

It’s no surprise that Indian food made the most popular cuisine ranking: it’s spice-forward and packed with flavour in every bite. Whether Indian food is your all-time favourite or you’re looking to expand your palate, you can never go wrong with butter chicken, one of India’s most popular dishes. Serve with warm, buttery naan or mattar pulao and enjoy!

America is often described as a “melting pot” where many cultures come together, which is why these smash burger tacos with secret sauce so perfectly represent American food. They combine the flavours of a classic smash burger with the format of a taco, and the result is seriously delicious.

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