A classification of cuisines from around the world.
Overview
Cuisine Genres
Cuisine genres are categories of food culture classified based on region, culture, and cooking methods. In addition to major genres such as Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and French cuisines, there are diverse classifications including ethnic cuisine, bakery, and dessert. These genres reflect traditional cooking techniques and ingredient characteristics of each country, and are widely used for restaurant business categorization and understanding of food culture.
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| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | washoku | Japanese Cuisine | A cuisine genre referring to Japan's traditional food culture. | Asian Cuisine |
| 02 | chinese | Chinese Cuisine | A cuisine genre based on China's traditional food culture. | Asian Cuisine |
| 03 | italian | Italian Cuisine | A cuisine genre based on Italy's traditional food culture. | European Cuisine |
| 04 | french | French Cuisine | A cuisine genre based on France's traditional food culture. | European Cuisine |
| 05 | ethnic | Ethnic Cuisine | A cuisine genre referring to traditional food cultures of specific ethnic groups or regions. | International Cuisine |
| 06 | bakery | Bakery | A cuisine genre centered on bread and baked goods. | Light Meals & Sweets |
| 07 | dessert | Dessert | A cuisine genre centered on after-meal sweets and desserts. | Light Meals & Sweets |