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Traditional Dishes of the World - TSV
Traditional dishes from around the world represent the culmination of food cultures nurtured by each country's and region's climate, history, and culture. This collection includes culinary traditions registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, such as Washoku, French gastronomy, and Mexican cuisine, as well as beloved national dishes from various countries. These dishes are not merely food items but important cultural heritage embodying traditional knowledge, skills, social customs, and community bonds.
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code slug name description category country region unescoListed
JP-001 sushi Sushi Japan's representative dish combining vinegared rice with fresh seafood. Main Dish Japan Asia true
JP-002 tempura Tempura Traditional Japanese dish of ingredients coated in crispy batter and deep-fried. Main Dish Japan Asia false
KR-001 kimchi Kimchi Traditional fermented Korean pickled vegetables. Side Dish South Korea Asia true
KR-002 bibimbap Bibimbap Korean rice bowl dish with colorful toppings. Main Dish South Korea Asia false
CN-001 dumplings Dumplings (Jiaozi) Traditional Chinese dish of wheat flour wrappers filled with ingredients. Main Dish China Asia false
IN-001 curry Indian Curry Representative Indian dish made by combining various spices. Main Dish India Asia false
VN-001 pho Pho Vietnamese national dish of aromatic soup and noodles. Main Dish Vietnam Asia false
TH-001 tom-yum-goong Tom Yum Goong One of the world's three great soups, Thai hot and sour soup. Soup Thailand Asia true
IT-001 pizza Pizza World-renowned baked dish originating from Italy. Main Dish Italy Europe true
IT-002 pasta-carbonara Pasta Carbonara Traditional Roman pasta made with egg, cheese, and bacon. Main Dish Italy Europe false
FR-001 baguette Baguette Iconic long, thin bread from France. Bread France Europe true
ES-001 paella Paella Spanish festive rice dish with saffron and seafood. Main Dish Spain Europe false
GB-001 fish-and-chips Fish and Chips British national dish of fried cod and potatoes. Main Dish United Kingdom Europe false
DE-001 schnitzel Wiener Schnitzel Austrian cutlet of veal in crispy breading. Main Dish Austria Europe false
GR-001 moussaka Moussaka Greek casserole of layered eggplant and meat. Main Dish Greece Europe false
RU-001 borscht Borscht Eastern European soup with red beets. Soup Ukraine/Russia Europe true
US-001 hamburger Hamburger Iconic American fast food of meat patty in a bun. Main Dish United States Americas false
MX-001 tacos Tacos Mexican national dish of ingredients wrapped in tortillas. Main Dish Mexico Americas true
BR-001 feijoada Feijoada Brazilian national dish of black beans and meat stew. Main Dish Brazil Americas false
TR-001 kebab Kebab Turkish dish of spiced meat grilled on skewers. Main Dish Turkey Middle East false
MA-001 couscous Couscous Steamed semolina, traditional North African staple. Main Dish Morocco/North Africa Africa true
EG-001 koshari Koshari Egyptian national dish mixing rice, lentils, and macaroni. Main Dish Egypt Africa false
NG-001 jollof-rice Jollof Rice West African rice dish rich with tomato and spices. Main Dish Nigeria/West Africa Africa false
SN-001 ceebu-jen Ceebu Jën Traditional Senegalese dish of fish and rice. Main Dish Senegal Africa true
ZA-001 braai Braai South African traditional barbecue culture. Main Dish South Africa Africa false
AU-001 meat-pie Meat Pie Australian national dish of meat-filled pastry. Main Dish Australia Oceania false