Food is something that binds the world together. Sure, we all eat totally different kinds of foods, but all of us need three square meals (maybe more) to survive. We are all attached to and love the local food that we have grown up eating and do not always want to experiment. This becomes difficult when we are travelling, especially to foreign locations. But food is also a part of the experience of the place you are visiting and hence something that you must definitely try. On the other hand, there are people who travel to new places just to try the food there. If you are one such person, here are the best foodie destinations around the world that every foodie must go to.
Italy: The fact that Elizabeth Gilbert (protagonist of the novel Eat Pray Love) spends four months in Italy makes it the first foodie destination in this list. Italian cuisine is synonymous with pasta and pizza, two dishes that have become a part of the cuisines of several cities across the world in the recent times. Traditionally, pasta and pizza were more popular in the North of Italy while rice and polenta were more famous in the South of the country. However, today pasta and pizza are available throughout the country. Pastas with white sauce and tomato sauce as well as pizza with different types of herbs are foods that you should try when in Italy. Apart from this, Italy also offers 400 different types of cheeses that would make your mouth water. Whichever restaurant or cafe you go to in Italy, you would come out with tummy full of yummy memories and a happy heart!
Morocco: Moroccan cuisine has the influence of European, Berber and Arab cuisines and is quite diverse too. Couscous is one of the most popular Moroccan European dishes which is a handmade pasta served with meat, vegetables, raisins and a bowl of buttermilk. Apart from this, Kefta tagine (lamb and beef mince cooked with spices and eggs), B'stilla (a pie comprising of pastry, pigeon meat, eggs, almonds, cinnamon, icing sugar, etc.), Zaalouk (meal with seven cooked vegetables), etc. are some other dishes that you should try in Morocco. A speciality of Moroccan cuisine is that all meals are eaten with bread and each meal ends with a sweet, sugary mint tea, which is also known as Moroccan whisky.
Switzerland: While the Swiss Alps are mesmerizing, the food that is served in this country would definitely tickle your palates. With cheese, potatoes, meat, etc., the cuisine of Switzerland relies on simple ingredients to create mouth-watering dishes. The Cheese fondue is made using melted cheese, white wine garlic, cherry brandy, etc. is eaten by dipping bread cubes in it. Rosti made with frying potato patties, Raclette made with Swiss cheese, Zurchergeschnetzeltes which is a dish that has veal, mushrooms, cream, wine, etc. served along with noodles and rice, etc. are some of the famous dishes of Switzerland. You can also find Italian, German and French influences in Swiss cuisine.
India: Indian cuisine is as diverse as the nation as well as its culture. From north to south, to east to west, you would find a plethora of dishes that taste completely different. Moreover, India is perhaps the only country that gives equal importance to vegetables as much as the meat items. Some of the dishes that you must try when in India include mutton biriyani, paranthas, dal, rotis, chicken curry, Goan and Kerala fish curries, etc. Indian deserts also have a special place in the cuisine. Gulab jamuns, rasgullas, jalebi, paysam, etc. are some deserts to die for. The different types of pickles, chutneys and snacks are also an integral part of the country's cuisine.
Dubai: The food culture of Dubai is quite cosmopolitan as you can find restaurants serving cuisines from around the world. But when you are in Dubai, you need to try dishes that are true to the region. Fish is one of the oldest dishes that have been part of Arabian food culture. Other than this, mutton and lamb are more preferred than pork and beef. Vegetables are also used very commonly in Arabic dishes. Some of the traditional Arabic dishes that you will find in Dubai include stuffed camel, shawarma, hummus, Al hares, Al Machboos, etc. Falafel, Ghuzi, Tabbouleh, Matchbous, etc. are some of the dishes that you should try while visiting Dubai.
France: The French love their food and are fond of eating. Each meal is considered to be a feast, complete with the choicest wine, although the food itself is quite simple and wholesome. Today, French cuisine has gained a lot of popularity worldwide. Right from sea food to different types of meat to vegetables, French cuisine incorporates all of these elements. Some of the dishes that you must try when you are visiting France include Soupe à l'oignon, Boeuf Bourguignon, chocolate soufflé, flamiche, ratatouille, tarte tatin, etc. Do not forget the wine and cheese for which France is most famous for!
Apart from the countries and cities provided above, some other best foodie destinations around the world include that of Malaysia, England, Vietnam, Mexico City, etc. A holiday that involves the company of delicious local food would be something that you would remember forever. So, next time you are planning a holiday, take off to a place that is not only beautiful but also churns out an array of delicious dishes!
