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World Cuisines

World cuisines are primarily composed of five major culinary traditions: Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Indian, and Mexican cuisines. Each possesses unique cooking techniques, ingredients, seasonings, and food cultures that are beloved worldwide. Among them, Japanese Washoku and Traditional Mexican Cuisine are registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, internationally recognized for the importance of preserving and passing down food culture.

world cuisine food culture Japanese cuisine Chinese cuisine Italian cuisine Indian cuisine Mexican cuisine UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
code slug name description famousDishes region unescoStatus_name unescoStatus_registered unescoStatus_year
JP japanese-cuisine Japanese Cuisine (Washoku) Traditional Japanese food culture emphasizing fresh ingredients and seasons. ["Sushi","Tempura","Ramen","Miso Soup","Sukiyaki","Sashimi","Okonomiyaki"] Japan Washoku, traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese true 2013
CN chinese-cuisine Chinese Cuisine Traditional Chinese food culture with diverse regional styles and cooking methods. ["Peking Duck","Mapo Tofu","Dumplings","Fried Rice","Xiaolongbao","Twice-Cooked Pork","Sweet and Sour Pork"] China false
IT italian-cuisine Italian Cuisine Food culture characterized by Mediterranean ingredients and simple cooking methods. ["Pizza","Pasta","Risotto","Tiramisu","Carbonara","Lasagna","Gelato"] Italy Art of Neapolitan 'Pizzaiuolo' true 2017
IN indian-cuisine Indian Cuisine Food culture characterized by rich aromas and flavors using various spices. ["Curry","Tandoori Chicken","Biryani","Naan","Samosa","Dal","Lassi"] India false
MX mexican-cuisine Mexican Cuisine Traditional food culture blending ancient Aztec and Spanish cultures. ["Tacos","Enchiladas","Burritos","Mole","Guacamole","Tamales","Quesadilla"] Mexico Traditional Mexican cuisine true 2010

The five major world cuisines representing global food culture.