Are you a food lover always on the hunt for the next great meal? If your answer is yes, then get ready to embark on a delicious journey around the world!
Let’s have fun as we go through the list of the ten foodie cities worldwide. These cultural venues provide foodie experience that focus on tastes combination which celebrates different food cultures, fresh local goods, and traditional cooking methods.
Prepare yourself to open up your mouth and enjoy all the sensations!
Top Foodie Destinations Around the World
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo definitely beats all other cuisines as far as the top gastronomy is concerned. This fast-paced urban lovers’ city is an absolute treat for foodies as it offers the most multifarious dining experiences in the world that also include budget restaurants.
Tokyo’s food scene is an eclectic blend of traditional touch with a tinge of modern culinary practices, which ranges from discerningly expensive sushi counters run by celebrity chefs to modest ramen joints. Familiarizing oneself with the street food, namely yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) or taiyaki (fish-shaped cakes filled with sweet azuki bean paste), should be really hassle-free when in the city.
However, there is no need to lose yourself completely in the world of a restaurant and miss out on the pleasure of a multi-course kaiseki meal, which is a demonstration of the finest ingredients of the season and a showcase of unparalleled table art.
Paris, France
Paris – ah, Paris – the city popular for romance -, art and of course fabulous French food. From subtle street sellers of simple yet tasty crêpes and croque monsieurs to grandiose venue, managed by the greats with Michelin stars, Paris offers an array of feasts for the wildest imagination. Discover the crispy croissants from a baker around you, taste the intense notes of traditional pot au feu, or live an outstanding memory of gastronomy by booking a night at one the city’s emblematic places to eat like Grand Véfour or Tour d’Argent.
And do not miss the opportunity to complement your culinary experience with some of the wine from the nearest ones wineries of Bourgogne and Bordeaux.
New York City, USA
The Big Apple can be regarded as the true icon of how the city gets shaped with the diverse cultural influences it has attracted. NYC is home to the famous New York crust pizza and the succulent steaks of its famous steakhouses, and also to an unlimited number of mouthwatering culinary delights.
Discover a world of culinary wonders through the dynamic ethnic enclaves like Chinatown, Little Italy, and Jackson Heights, where you’ll find genuine and pragmatic cuisines that originate in other parts of the globe.
Finally, a trip to New York isn’t complete without getting a taste of the city’s signature foods, including bagels with lox and cream cheese or cheesecake, or a sandwich with pastrami from Katz’s deli.
Mexico City, Mexico
Get your taste buds ready for a flavor fire in the Mexico City, which could be considered a paradise for those in love with Mexican cuisine. The city has gone from the humble street eateries serving the tastiest crispy tacos al pastor and grilled sweet corn on the cob (elote) to the upscale restaurants that refine the traditional cooking techniques with a twist of modern style.
This accommodation has made the city a world hub for culinary delights. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to savour the city’s best known dishes such as mole poblano, to hold complex flavours of chocolate, chiles en nogada, or famous tostadas at El Califa.
Barcelona, Spain
Food lovers in Barcelona will be spoiled by the blend of the strongest elements of Catalan and Spanish cuisines, a blend that is sure to create a colorful and unforgettable dining experience.
From the bars and restaurants in the Gothic Quarter, which will let you walk into the narrow streets and see the lively atmosphere, to the colorful Boqueria market, where you can enjoy sampling the freshest local produce, seafood, and cured meat, this is food lovers’ dream.
Do not be afraid to give in the old Catalan food such as pa amb toamàquet (bread rubbed with tomatoes and drizzled with olive oil), suquet de peix (a hearty seafood stew), or the popular crema catalana.
Marrakech, Morocco
Transport yourself into the lively and tantalizing setting of Moroccan food in the hectic city of Marrakech. Enjoy a procession through souks which are maze-like and follow tantalizing scents of spices, freshly baked bread and tagines that are slowly cooked.
The food scene in Marrakech is diverse from the bustling Jemaa el-Fna square, where the street food vendors are offering everything, from the snail soup, grilled meats, to the convenient, freshly squeezed orange juice, to the intimate riads serving the multi-course feasts in the old traditions, Marrakech promises you of a truly immersive and flavor packed culinary experience.
Bangkok, Thailand
Get ready for the jaw-dropping display of powerful tastes from Thai food in the noisy streets of Bangkok. Thai street food may be the most iconic – humble yet delicious street food vendors that serve classic dishes like pad thai, som tam (green papaya salad), and fragrant curries, or the upscale restaurants that are redefining Thai gastronomy – but no matter how you look at it, this city is an unbeatable culinary destination.
Taking this as an opportunity, you should not fail to get a taste of some of the wonderful Thai desserts such as mango sticky rice or the colorful fruits which all come from the tropics including rambutan, dragonfruit, and jackfruit.
Lima, Peru
Lima, being at the top of foodie experience in South America, is a playground of hungry beings. The cookery of this city is a marvelous mixture of the native Peruvian flavors and Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese ones, and it gives us really unforgettable dishes to taste.
The capital city of Peru is famous for immemorial ceviche that includes raw fish marinated in citrus juices and lomo saltado (beef with fried potatoes and rice).
Nevertheless, the pumpkin and sweet potato fritters drizzled with syrup (picarones) make a perfect dessert at the end of the day.
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, which is situated in close proximity of two continents – Europe and Asia, carries the power to appeal to the visitors because its cuisine is a compelling blend of flavours as well as traditions brought by the different areas and cultures it conquered in its past.
Turkish markets around like the Sveciy, the markets feel like they are serving Turkish delights and fragrant spices to you. People do not need to look back at the legendary Ottoman restaurants and try their favorite dishes such as kebabs, mezes, and baklava.
The city is indeed a feast for the senses. Besides, take the liberty of amusing your taste buds with delicious Turkish street foods such as simit (sesame seeded ring-shaped bread), midye dolma (stuffed mussels) or the quintessential Turkish ice cream, dondurma.
Cape Town, South Africa
The culinary scene of Cape Town is like the carnival of all cultures, which started from Dutch and French, ended with Malay and indigenous African food styles. This universal city provides a real and unquestionable dining experience, which is not just typical, but really amazing and unforgettable.
Check out the popular areas like Bo Kaap, where there is an opportunity to try some of the traditional Cape Malay cuisines such as the bobotie, a spiced meat dish topped with an egg-based mixture, and denningvleis rolls, which are meat pastries with a spicy taste.
Also, don’t forget to visit the coastal town of Hermanus where you can sample their fresh seafood like snoek(which is a firm and flavorful fish). In addition, you should not miss out tasting some of the wine the Cape Winelands have to offer which is the best in the world.