Mexican
Top 10 Mexican Foods: Names, Descriptions and What to Order
Tacos, mole, tamales and seven more, with what to order and the vegan and gluten-free swaps.
10 countries
Each guide picks the dishes that define a country's food and explains what is in them, so you know what to order or what to cook first. Pick a country below, or scroll down to the hot pot series if you want to run a hot pot night at home.
Mexican
Tacos, mole, tamales and seven more, with what to order and the vegan and gluten-free swaps.
Indian
Biryani, butter chicken, masala dosa and dal tadka, what is in each and how hot to expect it.
Italian
The ten Italian dishes to know, from margherita pizza to tiramisu.
French
The traditional French dishes worth ordering, and what goes into them.
Japanese
Sushi, ramen, tempura and the other Japanese dishes to try first.
Chinese
The eight great regional cuisines of China, from Sichuan heat to Cantonese dim sum.
Korean
Bibimbap, kimchi, bulgogi and nine more Korean dishes.
Thai
Pad thai, green curry, tom yum and the rest of the Thai top ten.
Vietnamese
Pho, bun cha, com tam and the rest of the Vietnamese top ten.
Filipino
Adobo, sinigang, lechon and the Filipino dishes worth knowing.
A five-part series on running a Chinese hot pot at your own table: the setup, what to buy, which broth, the burner and pot, and what to do with the broth afterwards. Start with the first one.