For many holidaymakers food and travel go together like planes and airports. And no matter which travel destination you’ll choose to plan a trip, be sure to find at least one restaurant, where you can taste everything the world has to offer. But, to have a taste of international cuisine, it’s also becomes quite a necessity that you travel certain parts of the world that draw many a foodie to their borders, like a moth to a flame. Here are some of the world’s best and most tasty cuisines that your taste buds will thank you for trying.
Chinese Cuisine
Colorful and tasty, with meaning and unique appearance, Chinese food undoubtedly holds a popular place among international cuisines and is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. Originated in different parts of the country, Chinese cuisine has been variously influenced by geography and history and mainly by two dominant philosophies, Confucianism and Taoism that are evident in the entire Chinese culture. Chinese cuisine is easy to prepare and there are so many popular dishes with Chinese Cooking that it’s difficult to narrow them down. However, a few styles of Chinese cuisine, such as Hunan, Sichuan and Cantonese are underlined, which have been most popularly exported and are likely to be found in Chinese restaurants around the world. An interesting fact about Chinese food is that it is prepared in bite-sized pieces, because the Chinese culture regards knives and forks as weapons.
Italian Cuisine
Another popular international cuisine appreciated from the Romanian period, Italian cuisine is a combination of quality, simplicity, fantasy, health and tradition. With a talent to improvise sumptuous dishes from an almost empty fridge, Italians for centuries have created new and new dishes, which have never leaved foodies indifferent. What makes food in Italy so special is the unique Italian products with a wide variety of some 400 types of cheese and 300 kinds of ketchups to name but a few. It’s also worth noting that Italian cuisine does not include a large variety of spices, but the spices and herbs used are almost always used fresh, adding a delicate flavor to the dishes. Olive oil, Parmesan cheese, black olives and pine kernels are also widely used to flavor dishes. Amongst the famous Italian foods is Mushroom Pesto Lasagna, which is a vegetarian’s dream come true. Other popular food dishes include Italian Fish Soup, as well as Italian Spaghetti, a hot favorite for children and adults alike.
French Cuisine
France is a nation of food lovers and French cuisine is known worldwide as the 21st century ‘haute cuisine,’ which is as popular as the poetry of French arts. When speaking about French cuisine, we should pay attention to the following four approaches concerning French food: Classical French cuisine with many dishes using cream-based sauces; Haute cuisine, using only the finest ingredients and with a strong emphasis on presentation; Nouvelle cuisine, featuring simpler and lighter food, mainly prepared by seasonal ingredients; and Cuisine du terroir, focusing on regional specialties. Moreover, French cuisine also includes a wide range of regional cuisines greatly influenced by the French geography. Popular recipes from French Cuisine include Boeuf bourguignon (beef stew), Coq au vin (chicken in red wine sauce), Gratin dauphinois (potatoes melt with cheese) and Ratatouille (eggplant casserole with tomatoes, zucchini and onions). With all this and much more, we can conclude that French cuisine is always on the top of every foodie.
Thai Cuisine
Delicious and varied, genuine Thai cuisine presents a wide range of dishes and a subtle blend of flavors that will enhance each foodie’s dining pleasure. Thai cuisine is said to be one of the most loved and popular cuisines in entire Asia, and as most travelers say Thai food alone, with its balanced mix of hot, sour, bitter and sweet, is a good enough reason to visit the country. Similar to many Asian cuisines, rice is the staple component in Thai food, while Thai foods are also distinguished by the use of fresh herbs and essences, including lemon grass, lime juice and fresh coriander.
The list of the top tastiest cuisines in the world is, of course, not limited by the above mentioned cuisines and also includes such cuisines, as Mexican, Spanish, Greek, Japanese, Lebanese and Indian ones, each with its own specialties and dishes to suit anyone’s taste. So, leave out the hustle and bustle of everyday life and plan a visit to one of the above mentioned countries to enjoy everything these touristic destinations have on offer along with trying their authentic cuisines that for centuries have been considered the best not only by locals but also by international travelers.
