Explore Global Cuisines

Chinese cuisine is an important part of Chinese culture, which includes cuisine originating from the diverse regions of China, as well as from Overseas Chinese who have settled in other parts of the world.

French cuisine consists of the cooking traditions and practices from France, renowned for its rich tastes and subtle nuances. French cuisine is extraordinarily diverse and has influenced culinary cultures around the world.

Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.

Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only a few ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation.

Japanese cuisine is based on combining staple foods, typically rice or noodles, with a soup and okazu — dishes made from fish, vegetable, tofu and the like — to add flavor to the staple food.

Korean cuisine

Mexican cuisine is primarily a fusion of indigenous Mesoamerican cooking with European, especially Spanish, elements added after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century.

Middle Eastern cuisine is the cuisine of the various countries and peoples of the Middle East. The cuisine of the region is diverse while having a degree of homogeneity.

Thai cuisine is the national cuisine of Thailand. Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a spicy edge.