As the saying goes, food is the first necessity of the people.

No one can resist the temptation of delicious food

Recently, CNN Travel updated its list.

The world's foodie country rankings have attracted attention!

See which countries/cuisines come out on top?

Note: While this ranking is subjective, it still provides CNN's unique insights into food and can be used as a reference for future travel.

01

Italy

Italian food tops the list!

For centuries, Italian cuisine has captivated taste buds around the world with its simple ingredients and ease of preparation. It boasts rich tomato sauces, often with cream.

Italian ingredients are so easy to prepare and eat. Grab some noodles, a few drops of olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and bacon. Boom! Perfection!

Classic Italian pizza, Italian salami, and Italian coffee are the three most popular dishes. And almost all novice chefs like to start with Italian food.

02

The food culture is extensive and profound! Ranked second.

Since ancient times, the first words people ask when meeting someone are "Have you eaten?" or "What did you have for lunch?" It's safe to say that food is ingrained in everyone's DNA. Every province, district, or county has its own signature cuisine.

CNN's picks for must-try dishes include: "Sweet and sour pork," "Dim sum," "Roast suckling pig and Peking duck," and "Xiaolongbao."

Foreigners are amazed by xiaolongbao, wondering how the broth is trapped inside the dumpling wrappers. Some even call Peking duck a miracle creation created by a chef in an oven.

03

France

Go to Paris. This city believes in the importance of good food.

CNN pointed out that for the French, a two-hour lunch break to enjoy a three-course dinner is essential.

Baguettes, macarons, and escargot are just a few of the most iconic items. It's hard to believe the French have transformed slimy garden snails into a delicacy. Amazing!

After all, France is the birthplace of the Michelin Guide, so you can’t go wrong eating here.

04

Spain

Spanish culture is based on, revolves around, and sometimes even in, food.

Spanish cuisine is full of unbridled passion. Locals eat snacks throughout the day and then have a full meal in between.

In Spain , churros are a staple breakfast staple ! They can be dipped in rich chocolate or filled with cream or chili sauce for a unique twist. Besides churros, ham is also a signature Spanish dish.

05

Japan

It's impossible to eat badly in Japan. The diverse array of Japanese cuisine here is renowned, with Los Angeles restaurants flying in ingredients from Japan weekly, for example. The Japanese take their food with such care that it's hard to underestimate them.

Here, you can enjoy a luxurious kaiseki meal and experience the changing seasons amidst the visual and culinary poetry, or find a seat on the rotating sushi conveyor belt and enjoy a feast on your own.

Representative dishes include sashimi, sushi, miso soup, and tempura.

The captain loves tempura the most. The batter is never greasy, but thin and light, like a piece of crispy paper. Everything can be tempura, a perfect choice for fried delicacies.

06

India

In Indian cuisine, there are no rules for using spices, as long as they make something tasty. The same spice can add flavor to both savory and sweet dishes, and can sometimes be used on its own.

For example, fennel seeds can be enjoyed at the end of a meal as a breath-freshening digestive aid.

Bean paste, Indian milk tea, and Indian pancakes are the representatives here.

07

Greece

The secret to Greek cuisine? Sparkling olive oil (drizzled over other foods or dipped into bread, it tastes almost like wine)

Olive oil is arguably Greece's largest export, influencing how people around the world think about food and nutritional health.

Eating in Greece is a way to consume history. A bite of dolma or lentil soup gives you a glimpse into life in ancient Greece. Spinach pie and meatloaf are typical dishes here.

08

Thailand

Street food is a huge part of Thailand. Flip through a Thai cookbook and you'd be hard-pressed to find an ingredient list that's less than a page long!

The combination of so many herbs and spices in each dish creates a complex flavor that blends spicy, sour, salty, sweet, chewy, crunchy, and smooth.

Tom Yum Goong soup and green papaya salad are the essence of Thai flavor, with a sour and sweet taste that makes you addicted as soon as you eat it.

09

Mexico

Mexican food has it all and you'll never get bored.

It's worth noting that Mexican cuisine is a nutritious hodgepodge. Avocados, tomatoes, garlic, beans, chocolate, and chili peppers are all rich in antioxidants and other health benefits. But the flavor profile of these combinations is difficult to judge.

Grilled pork burritos and corn tamales are local representatives.

10

USA

Roar! Top 10 in the US~

Many popular American foods have their roots in other cuisines. Pizza is Italian; French fries are Belgian or Dutch; hamburgers and frankfurters might be German?

But in American kitchens, they were refined and expanded upon, becoming global icons for food lovers around the world. Cheeseburgers and chocolate chip cookies became iconic American foods.

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