a trip to get food? Me too! My love of eating new meals has grown into an obsession as I’ve toured the globe. Because I’m curious about which countries have the best cuisine, I’ve set out on the largest eating adventure in history to visit (and eat in) every country.
So, after indulging in countless bowls of delicious noodle soup in Southeast Asia, endless tapas and wonderful nibbles in Europe, slow-cooked meats and spicy salsas in the Americas, and excellent stews in Africa, I’ve put up my list of the top 10 gastronomic places.
A new culture can best be understood through its cuisine. What I enjoy most about it is that there is no need for a common language when there is food involved.
A universal language all its own exists for food. A few grins, nods, and hand gestures are all that are required to share a nice supper with your neighbors and possible friends.
Food brings people together. It offers the possibility for the locals to introduce you to tastes, scents, delicacies, and customs that you might not otherwise experience. In my perspective, food is the fundamental component of all cultures.
Traveling is the finest way to learn about other cultures, traditions, people, and, of course, food.
I am one of the Very Hungry Nomads, and I roam the world in search of food. You’ll like this post if you’re anything like me, then. I’m excited to share my list of the best countries to visit for food!
After sampling food from 195 different countries, the following are the best countries for foodies. You should start planning your forthcoming culinary vacation right away!
1) Italy
Italy. I immediately think of some of my all-time favorite dinners when I hear the phrase! What makes Italy one of the best places in the world for food? It fully satisfies all the requirements! I’ll bet you’re nodding along with me on this one if you’ve ever visited Italy.
Italian food is carefully made with top-notch ingredients. Now I’m done. That is crucial.
If you try some pizza, pasta, a sandwich, or one of Italy’s great sweets, you will understand this. Even though there aren’t many ingredients used to make the dish, they are usually the best and most recent ones that can be found.
The Italian lifestyle is “la dolce vita” when it comes to food (the sweet life). I appreciate this part of Italian culture the most. Food is the center of every celebration, family gathering, and even daily life.
2) Mexico
Everyone concurs. Mexico has some of the best cuisine in the world.
Sincerely, without it, I would not have been able to compile my list of the best culinary nations. Mexican food is incredibly varied, spicy, amusing, colorful, and rich in traditions. If you believe Mexican food simply consists of tacos and burritos, you’re in for a major surprise. You may see how well-liked this place is among foodies all across the world by Googling for “foodie mx.”
During my three months spent seeing this magnificent country in search of the best food cities in Mexico, I barely scratched the surface.
Mexico is one of the best places in the world to dine since it offers such a wide variety of mouthwatering cuisine every day.
You will leave the table smiling from ear to ear whether you eat at luxury restaurants, street sellers, marketplaces, or simple dinners. It truly is that good. The best aspect is that it is quite affordable.
3) Greece
I’ve traveled to many different locations and islands in Greece throughout the years. As I ultimately learned more about Greek cookery, I ate a range of Greek foods throughout that time.
Given that Greece is surrounded by water, it seems natural that some of the best dishes to sample are seafood dishes. Greece may not be among the top culinary nations for everyone, but it is a serious contender in my book.
There is nothing better than dining at a Greek Taverna by the sea and getting expertly prepared squid, octopus, or fresh fish along with a variety of salads, mezze, and fresh bread. It’s perfect.
Greeks, on the other hand, are masters in cooking succulent, tasty meats like lamb, hog, and other varieties.
4) Spain
If you ask anyone who has visited Spain about the food they had while there, they will always rave about how great it was. Sincerely, there is no other response.
Similar to the Italians, the Spanish are masters of the culinary art of simplicity. Quality of the ingredients is essential.
When this is paired with a refined cooking style, fresh herbs & spices, seafood, and loads of enthusiasm, the resulting cuisine is enormously diverse.
Whether you go to Spain to take on seven of the country’s best hikes, want to dine your way along the coast from San Sebastian to Santander, or want to join a group trip to visit the country’s top sites, you’ll have the nicest meals you’ve ever had.
Don’t forget to include Spain in your trip plans after reading these top seven tips for visiting Europe and making your packing list.
Here are my top 10 suggestions for the best cities to visit in Spain, certainly one of the best places in the world for food.
5) Thailand
If the top three culinary nations were the only countries featured in this ranking, Thailand would still be included. Thai cuisine is quite good. If I could only eat one kind of food for the rest of my life, this would win. Thailand is the best nation with dependably top-notch cuisine, in my opinion.
Why is Thailand the best country for foodies, then? Thai cuisine traditionally consists of five flavors: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and spicy. When all five of these elements come together, pure ecstasy is the consequence!
Thai cuisine is diverse; there’s always something new to taste, from stir-fries to barbeque, smoky coconut curries and tangy salads, fragrant noodle soups packed with fresh herbs, to steamed dinners and exquisite seafood.
When you travel to Thailand for your next vacation, please try my top 12 dishes.
If you like street food as much as I do, this is undoubtedly one of the best countries for it. The cleanliness of these kitchens is among the best you’ve ever seen.
6) Japan
Just thinking about Japanese food makes my mouth start to water. When I visited Japan, the first thing that I noticed was how carefully this wonderful food is prepared, cooked, and served.
Japanese cuisine is one of the most adored food cultures in the world. The more than 2,000-year history of culinary practices and preparation techniques is fascinating to read about.
The best part is when you eat it; it’s like watching a work of edible art come to life. Japanese food is always expertly prepared, lean, fresh, and calming with straightforward flavors.
7) Vietnam
Because of its lively, rich, and fresh cuisine, Vietnam has earned a spot on my list of the best locations to eat.
Traveling foodies can’t get any better than this! You can either sign up for one of these food-related tours with GAdventures and enjoy the experience with new friends, or you can decide to set off on your own independent culinary journey across Vietnam using public transit.
Vietnamese food frequently contains a lot of rice, noodles, fresh herbs, seafood, broth, green vegetables, and tropical fruits.
The Banh Mi, my all-time favorite sandwich worldwide, should be avoided. This classic sandwich is widely available!
8) Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the best destination in Africa for foodies. Ethiopia’s cuisine is a notable lure in addition to its rich culture, lovely green countryside, and long list of things to do.
It has to be the vivacious cuisine out there! It is usual to use your hands to scoop food into your mouth and to share a platter of food with others when eating Ethiopian food.
Many meals start with injera, a sourdough flatbread produced from teff wheat. It is served with a selection of delectable stews that are rich in flavor and contain vegetables, meats, and various legumes including lentils and chickpeas.
9) Lebanon
In Lebanon, foodies will be in culinary heaven! Think of flatbreads, fresh salads, grilled vegetables, fantastic stews, dips, and mezze, not to mention the delicious coffee!
The mesmerizing Baalbek Roman Ruins and the seashore cities of Byblos, Batroun, and Saida are among the stunning places in Lebanon that are highly recommended.
It’s never hard to discover delectable meals in Lebanon. A steaming bowl of ful, the typical Lebanese breakfast meal comprised of spiced-up fried fava beans, can be ordered in addition to delectable falafel wraps, crisp tabbouleh or fattoush salads, or a combination of any of these. In Lebanon, any food you choose will make you smile.
The friendliness and hospitality of its people rank among the best reasons to visit Lebanon.
When talking about the superiority of Lebanese food, I have to bring up Lebanon’s neighbor, Syria. The cuisines of Syria and Lebanon are extremely similar. The ideas and feelings I get after touring Damascus and other parts of the country warm my heart.
I cherished my contacts with the welcoming and tough Syrian people as well as the many delicious Syrian foods.
10) India
With hot curries, sizzling garlic butter-brushed naan bread, fragrant biryanis, crunchy samosa, loaded paratha, masala dosa, tandoori chicken, and an abundance of sweets, Indian food is delectable and intriguing.
The best thing about visiting this enormous country is how inexpensive the cuisine is. The variations in Indian food from the north to the south are fascinating to see.
GAdventures offers some incredible food-themed group excursions, but if you choose to go it alone, congrats! Be ready for a sensory overload event that will be eye-opening and fascinating!