World cuisines
Street Food
Spices and Ingredients
Food traditions
National dishes
100

baklava and yoghurt are from this country

What is Turkey

100

This Belgian food is often mistaken for a French invention and served with mayonnaise.

What are Belgian fries?

100

This yellow spice is commonly used in Indian curries.

What is turmeric?

100

In Japan, slurping this type of dish is considered a compliment to the chef.

 What are noodles?

100

Italy is famous for this thin, flat dough topped with tomato sauce and cheese.

What is pizza

200

Couscous is a staple food in this North African nation

What is Morocco 

200

In Korea, these spicy rice cakes are a beloved street food.

What is tteokbokki?


200

Soy sauce, miso, and tofu are all made from this legume.

What is soybeans?

200

In India and many Middle Eastern countries, this hand is traditionally used for eating.

What is the right hand?

200

Bulgogi, made from marinated grilled beef, is a beloved dish in this country.

What is South Korea

300

A traditional French dish made of layered sliced vegetables.

(What is ratatouille?)

300

In Istanbul, you’ll often find this sesame-covered bread ring sold by street vendors.

What is Simit

300

This Middle Eastern ingredient is a paste made from ground sesame seeds.

What is tahini?

300

In China, sticking chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice is seen as this.

What is a symbol of death?

300

This Turkish dish features thin slices of spiced meat served over pita bread with tomato sauce, melted butter

What is Iskender kebab

400

This fermented soybean dish from Japan is known for its strong smell and sticky texture.

 What is natto?

400

Popular in Thailand, this noodle street dish is sweet, salty, and sour.

What is Pad Thai?

400

Used in West African stews, this ground seed has a peanut-like flavor but comes from a completely different plant.

What is egusi?

400

In many cultures, it's polite to do this before drinking with others.

What is make a toast or say "cheers"?

400

This Polish dumpling, filled with anything from potatoes to cheese to fruit, is served boiled or fried.

What is pierogi

500

A traditional Russian soup made with beets, giving it a deep red color.

What is borscht?

500

A common street snack in Nigeria made from deep-fried bean paste.

What is Akara?

500

This blue flower is used in Iranian rice dishes and is one of the most expensive spices by weight.

What is saffron?

500

In China, tapping your fingers on the table while tea is poured shows this.

What is gratitude or thanks?

500

Injera, a spongy flatbread, is central to meals in this East African country.

What is Ethiopia