LIFESTYLE

Korean Kimchi to Italian pizza, tough to pick a fav from best global cuisine

June 6, 2023

Global cuisine: When it comes to world’s most loved cuisines, personal taste takes the front seat. And when you are on a vacation, food and drinks are on the top of your travel plan. Of course there are some favourites – Italian, Mexican, Indian, Chinese. Each cuisine has its own massive global following. Italian pizza and pasta are unbeatable while Mexican food stands out for its spices and innovative presentations. Indian cuisine dazzles with its flavours and colourful sprawl while French food is known for its richness and refinement.

But there is a surprise in the world’s most loved cuisine. Korean food is the current rage among the food aficionados. From fermented delights of kimchi to the sweet spiciness of gochujang, it’s difficult to pick a favourite from the wide clooection diverse and tasty Korean cuisine.

Here we bring to you five of the best world cuisine:

Korean cuisine

While South Korea has emerged as a tech giant, Korean cuisine is a global sensation now. Korean Hoeddeok (sweet syrupy pancakes), Bulgogi (marinated beef barbecue), Samgyeopsal (pork strips) and Japchae (stir-fried noodles) are dishes to die for. Kimchi (fermented vegetables) is one of the oldest and probably the most essential dishes in Korean cuisine. Spicy and sour kimchi is made up of fermented vegetables. Without kimchi, Korean dinner is incomplete.

Japanese cuisine

Japan has the most Michelin stars in the world, surpassing even France. Lot of time and effort is put into perfecting their food. Some dishes take at least ten years to fully master. Many restaurants specialize in just one dish, with that one dish being the culmination of over a decade of practice and discipline.

Italian cuisine

When it comes to countries with the best food, Italy is on many people’s lists. Its dishes like pizza, lasagna, risotto, and gelato are all-time favourites.

Turkish cuisine

A continuation of Ottoman cuisine, Turkish cuisine evolved from the fusion and refinement of multiple cuisines like Central Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Eastern European, and Balkan. Its diversity and long history make it one of the best cuisines in the world. From the ‘testi kebap’ of Anatolia to the Ottoman court cuisine of Istanbul and fresh fish of the Black Sea, Turkish dishes have wide variety to choose from. And lamb lovers love Turkish food. Used in kebabs, kofte, lahmacun, and pide, Turkish lamb makes for the most of its “meat” menu.

French cuisine

No article on food is complete without a mention of France. Not only is it one of the world’s most influential cuisines, it’s the birthplace of gastronomy and home to arguably the best loaf of bread on the planet. Best French dishes to try are Baguette, Cassoulet, Crepe among others.