Work in Progress
A personal goal of mine is to make a dish from every country. With around 200 countries in the world as of 2024, that is a lot of cooking to do. I will be using the Taste Atlas as a reference for which dishes I plan to make.
While every region, country, and even city is unique and has its own set of complexities in its cuisine, I will be categorizing each type of food in a very general cultural region scheme:
African/Caribbean: Areas of Africa with Dutch, English, French, and Portuguese influence. Also areas with Caribbean and Creole influence (Caribbean island countries and Guyana).
East Asian: Countries of the Orient including China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Nepal, and Mongolia.
Latin: South and Central America, and a few Caribbean islands. Also included Spain and Portugal, although they are not considered Latin countries.
Middle Eastern: Arabia, North Africa, Turkic countries, and West Asia.
South Asian: Indo-Asia including India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Southeast Asian: Countries south of china, east of India, and north of Australia. I also included the smaller pacific island countries in this category.
Slavic: Slavic, Baltic, and Eastern European countries.
Western: Western European countries, Nordic countries, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand as well as pacific island nations within the Brittish Commonwealth and US territories.
| Country | Food Region | Dish |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Middle Eastern | Aushak Aush |
| Albania | Slavic | Tavë kosi |
| Algeria | Middle Eastern | El-Jari |
| Andorra | Western | Truites de Carreroles |
| Angolia | African | Kizaka |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Caribbean | Goat Water |
| Argentina | Latin | Choripan |
| Armenia | Middle Eastern | Lamadjo |
| Australia | Western | Fairy Bread |
| Austria | Western | Kasnocken |
| Azerbaijan | Middle Eastern | Tiroler Gröstl Qtab |
B
| Bahamas, The | Caribbean | Pigeon Peas & Rice |
| Bahrain | Middle Eastern | Balaleet |
| Bangladesh | South Asian | Chotpoti |
| Barbados | Caribbean | Bajan Sugar Cakes |
| Belarus | Slavic | Machanka |
| Belgium | Western | Liege Waffles |
| Belize | Latin | Darasa |
| Benin | African | Kuli Kuli |
| Bhutan | South Asian | Ema Datshi |
| Bolivia | Latin | Majadito |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Slavic | Musaka |
| Botswana | African | Magwenya |
| Brazil | Latin | Hot Dog Prensadao |
| Brunei | Southeast Asian | Pulut Panggang |
| Bulgaria | Slavic | Kavarma |
| Burkina Faso | Middle Eastern | Riz Gras |
| Burundi | African | Boko Boko Harees |
C
| Cabo Verde | African | Gufong Jagacida |
| Cambodia | Southeast Asian | Mee Ketang Nataing |
| Cameroon | African | Jollof Rice |
| Canada | Western | Poutine |
| Central African Republic | African | ? |
| Chad | Middle Eastern | La Bouillie |
| Chile | Latin | Pastel de Choclo |
| China | East Asian | ✅ Sichuan Lo Mein |
| Colombia | Latin | Bandeja Paisa |
| Comoros | African | Inafliton Lemai Mkatra Foutra |
| Congo, Democratic Republic of the | African | Saka Saka |
| Congo, Republic of the | African | Muamba Nsusu |
| Costa Rica | Latin | Chifrijo |
| Côte d’Ivoire | African | Nonnette |
| Croatia | Slavic | Janjetina s bižima Kókuszkocka |
| Cuba | Latin | Ropa Vieja |
| Cyprus | Middle Eastern | Hellimli Honey Tokens Magarına Bulli |
| Czech Republic | Slavic | Svickova |
D
| Denmark | Western | Danish Layer Cake |
| Djibouti | Middle Eastern | Skoudehkaris |
| Dominica | Caribbean | Calypso Chicken |
| Dominican Republic | Caribbean | Chocolate de Mani |
E
| East Timor | Southeast Asian | ? |
| Ecuador | Latin | Pan de Yuca |
| Egypt | Middle Eastern | Ful Medames Aish Baladi |
| El Savidor | Latin | Pupusa |
| Equatorial Guinea | African | Akwadu |
| Eritrea | Middle Eastern | Kulwa & Kitta |
| Estonia | Slavic | Mulgipuder |
| Eswatini | African | Karoo Ostrich Steak |
| Ethiopia | African | Sega Wat |
F
| Fiji | Southeast Asian | Babakau |
| Finland | Western | Lohikeitto Porkkanalaatikko Mämmi Munkki |
| France | Western | ✅ Croque Monsieur |
G
| Gabon | African | Poulet Nyembwe |
| Gambia, The | African | Domoda |
| Georgia | Slavic | Khachapuri |
| Germany | Western | Rahmshnitzel |
| Ghana | African | Waakye |
| Greece | Middle Eastern | ✅ Tzatziki & Pita |
| Grenada | Caribbean | Nutmeg Ice Cream |
| Guatemala | Latin | Pepian |
| Guinea | African | Kansiye |
| Guinea-Bissau | African | Abacate Com Tuna |
| Guyana | Caribbean | Guyanese Cook-Up Rice Katahar curry Pepper Pot |
H
| Hati | Caribbean | Girot |
| Honduras | Latin | Catrachitas |
| Hungary | Middle Eastern (Turkic) | Krumplis Tészta Túrós Csusza Rakott Krumpli |
I
| Iceland | Western | Pylsur |
| India | South Asian | Lamb Marsala (Rogan Josh) |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asian | Nasi Goreng Aawut |
| Iran | Middle Eastern | Kuku Chelo Kabab |
| Iraq | Middle Eastern | Muhallebi |
| Ireland | Western | Spice Bag |
| Israel | Middle Eastern | Sabich |
| Italy | Western | ✅ Carbonara |
J
| Jamaca | Caribbean | Jerk Chicken Peanut Punch |
| Japan | East Asian | Spicy Miso Ramen |
| Jordan | Middle Eastern | Mansaf |
K
| Kazakhstan | Middle Eastern / Slavic / East Asian | Lağman |
| Kenya | African | Kenyan Pilau |
| Kiribati | Southeast Asian | ? |
| Korea, North | East Asian | ? |
| Korea, South | East Asian | Jjajangmyeon |
| Kosovo | Slavic | Flija |
| Kuwait | Middle Eastern | Machboos Laham |
| Kyrgistan | Middle Eastern / Slavic / East Asian | Oromo Ashlan-fu |
L
| Laos | Southeast Asian | Mee Nam Feu |
| Latvia | Slavic | Daujenu Namine Duona |
| Lebanon | Middle Eastern | Sfiha Manakish |
| Lesotho | African | Afrikaanse Stoofschotel |
| Liberia | African | Liberian Peanut Soup |
| Libya | Middle Eastern | Couscous Bil-Bosla |
| Liechtenstein | Western | Hafalaab |
| Lithuania | Slavic | Cepelinai |
| Luxembourg | Western | Kniddelen |
M
| Madagascar | African | Bonbon Coco |
| Malawi | African | Nthochi |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asian | Roti Canai |
| Maldives | South Asian | Kukulku Riha |
| Mali | Middle Eastern | Maafe |
| Malta | Western | Ross il-forn |
| Marshall Islands | Western | Chukuchuk |
| Mauritania | Middle Eastern | Mauritanian Pepper Steak with Coconut |
| Mauritius | African | Roti Chaud |
| Mexico | Latin | ✅ Carne Asada Tacos |
| Micronesia, Federal States of | Southeast Asian | Micronesian Coconut Chicken Curry |
| Moldova | Slavic | Sarmale |
| Monaco | Western | Barbagiuan |
| Mongolia | East Asian | Tsuivan |
| Montenegro | Slavic | Kuvana Krtola Paštrovski Makaruli |
| Morocco | Middle Eastern | Moroccan Cigars |
| Mozambique | African | Fofos de Arroz |
| Myanmar (Burma) | Southeast Asian | Khow Suey Kyauk Kyaw Meeshay Ohn No Khao Swè |
N
| Namibia | African | Veldt |
| Nauru | Southeast Asian | ? |
| Nepal | East Asian | Alu Tama Piro Aloo Sukuti |
| Netherlands | Western | Bamischijf Kapsalon Pepernoot Rijstevlaai |
| New Zealand | Western | Bacon and Egg Pie |
| Nicaragua | Latin | Cosa de Horno |
| Niger | Middle Eastern | Dounguouri Soko |
| Nigeria | Middle Eastern | Iwuk Edesi |
| North Macedonia | Slavic | Tavče Gravče |
| Norway | Western | Lapskaus Brunost & Geitost |
O
| Oman | Middle Eastern | Omani Chicken Biryani |
P
| Pakistan | South Asian | Seekh Kabab |
| Palau | Southeast Asian | ? |
| Palestine | Middle Eastern | Maqluba |
| Panama | Latin | Tamal de Olla |
| Paupa New Guinea | Southeast Asian | Bugandi Egg Drop Soup |
| Paraguay | Latin | Chicharõ Trenzado |
| Peru | Latin | Lomo Saltado |
| Philippines | Southeast Asian | Pancit Bato |
| Poland | Slavic | Zurek |
| Portugal | “Latin” | Migas Malasadas Serradura |
Q
R
| Romania | Slavic | Mititei |
| Russia | Slavic | Beef Stroganoff |
| Rwanda | African | Isombe |
S
| Saint Kitts & Nevis | Caribbean | Bushwacker |
| Saint Lucia | Caribbean | ? |
| Saint Vincent & the Grenadines | Caribbean | ? |
| Samoa | Southeast Asian | Sapasui |
| San Marino | Western | Nidi di Rondine |
| Sao Tome & Principe | Caribbean | Sonhos de Banana |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle Eastern | Ruz al Bukhari |
| Senegal | Middle Eastern | Madini Rice |
| Serbia | Slavic | Škembe čorba |
| Seychelles | African | Carotte Banana |
| Sierra Leone | African | Fry Fry |
| Singapore | Southeast Asian | Street Noodles |
| Slovakia | Slavic | Bryndzové halušky |
| Slovenia | Slavic | Idrijski Zlikrofi |
| Solomon Islands | Western | Curried Coconut and Lime Gourd Soup |
| Somalia | Middle Eastern | Suugo Suqaar with Sabaayad |
| South Africa | African | Bunny Chow Gatsby |
| Spain | “Latin” | Arroz Amarillo |
| Sri Lanka | South Asian | Kottu & Parotta |
| Sudan | Middle Eastern | Kamounia |
| Sudan, South | Middle Eastern | Shaiyah |
| Suriname | Caribbean | Bojo Cake |
| Sweden | Western | Köttbullar Havregrynskugler |
| Switzerland | Western | Älplermagronen Cordon Bleu Saffron Risotto Zürcher Geschnetzeltes |
| Syria | Middle Eastern | ✅ Lamb over Rice |
T
| Taiwan | East Asian | Gua Bao ✅ Mongolian Beef |
| Tajikistan | South Asian | Sambusa Baraki |
| Tanzania | African | Zanzibar Pizza |
| Thailand | Southeast Asian | Pad Thai |
| Togo | African | Gboma Dessi |
| Tonga | Southeast Asian | Lu Pulu |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Caribbean | Dal Doubles |
| Tunisia | Middle Eastern | Rouz Jerbi |
| Turkey | Middle Eastern | Lahmacun |
| Turkmenistan | Middle Eastern | Chal Dograma |
| Tuvalu | Western | Tuvalu Coconut Tuna |
U
| Uganda | African | Kikomando |
| Ukraine | Slavic | Varenyky |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle Eastern | Luqaimat |
| United Kingdom | Western | ✅ English Breakfast |
| United States | Western | ✅ Garbage Plate |
| Uruguay | Latin | Alfajores |
| Uzbekistan | Middle Eastern | Kovurma Plov |
V
| Vanuatu | Southeast Asian | Vanuatu Coconut Cake |
| Vatican City | Western | ? |
| Venezuela | Latin | Asado Negro |
| Vietnam | Southeast Asian | Pho |
W
X
Y
| Yemen | Middle Eastern | Madfoon |
Z
| Zambia | African | Tongabezi Chicken Curry |
| Zimbabwe | African | Dovi |