Food is a reflection of history, culture and tradition. Hence, when tasting the traditional food of a certain country, you are going through a historical and cultural experience of that place. Therefore, the best cuisines around the world are somehow a translation of great cultures and historical fusions. Let’s explore them together.
5-The Indian Cuisine
Fancy some curry dishes or a biryani? Of course, who doesn’t! This cuisine is spicy and exotic. Hence, Indian dishes take the 5th spot according to many reference sites and especially as recently posted by TasteAtlas.
The Indian dishes are really an adventure to taste and they trigger all of your taste buds at once with their rich taste and aroma.
4- The Japanese Cuisine
It is almost impossible to have a discussion about food without mentioning Japan at least once or twice. Well, you probably thought of Sushi, Sashimi, Ramen and Kamaboko …but it is much more than that.
After all it is the country with the fanciest Michelin starred restaurants. Tokyo alone has 230 Michelin-starred restaurants, making it one of the top cities with Michelin-Stars in the world…so imagine the variety and elegance of this cuisine!!
3-The Spanish Cuisine
Tapas, which are perfect any time of the day, Jamón, the silky smooth cured ham and roasted vegetables, fresh bread, spicy potatoes, olives……and people crowded in bars…. this is the quintessential Spain!
Disclaimer! there is a small tweak to this; tapas are actually not food, but it is a way of eating… You go out to a crowded bar with a group of friends and order several dishes… What a delight!
2- The Greek Cuisine
Greek food is also one of the healthiest foods on earth because Greeks mostly eat vegetables, unprocessed meats and healthy fats… despite the rising trend of fast food in Greek cities, many still choose to follow the healthy eating habits which is synonymous with the Mediterranean Diet.
1- The Italian Cuisine
No introduction is required here and no further explanation is needed. Home of the best pizza and pasta on the face of this planet. However, the Italian cuisine does not stop there but it is an array of many food types ranging between fresh vegetables, meats and lots of love.
Italians are passionate cooks and they prepare food with such a charming way that it is reflected in the taste of the prepared dish. This cuisine is well worth to be the best cuisine in the world, it has conscientiously gained it.
Some Honorable Mentions
Even though according to Taste Atlas, some cuisines did not make it in the top 5, however they earn the title to be mentioned in this article.
The French cuisine with its magnificent past is well worth to be at the top. Moreover, the Mexican cuisine is a feast to all of your senses. Shuffling the geographical location and moving to the Middle East, the Lebanese cuisine with all of its Mezzas and mouthwatering dishes is well worth the attention of gourmet travelers. Also, Armenia along with its traditional foods deserves deep exploring.
Food types and preferences differ between cultures and nations. This is one way to see the best 5 cuisines around the world. Every nation has its own gastronomic adventure and it can easily be at the top one day. The world is connected more that ever before, and food has its own ways of bringing everyone together and reaching new consensus.
