1. French cuisine
The history of French cuisine can be traced back to the Middle Ages, and it is a kind of cuisine with very sophisticated cooking skills. France's gastronomy travels around the world, just like the country's poetry and art. Desserts are a very important part of French cuisine, and cheese and wine are a frequent pairing in the country's food (and probably the most famous French dish).
French restaurant culture has always been deeply rooted in traditional French culture, so the country has a very large number of restaurants. There are 5,000 large and small restaurants in the capital Paris. Visitors can find almost any restaurant with affordable prices and delicious food.
2. Italian cuisine
Italian cuisine is one of the oldest cuisines in the world, and its history can even be traced back to the 4th century BC. Italian food evolved into what we know today as the New World was discovered. Italian dishes often include ingredients such as potatoes, tomato peppers, and corn.
An Italian meal is usually divided into four parts: appetizer (Antipasto), rice (Primo), pilaf (MeatCourse) and dessert (Dolce). It is worth mentioning that Italy is also famous for more than 400 types of cheese (such as the famous Parmigiano-Reggiano) as well as 300 types of sausages.
3. Chinese Food
Today, one-third of the world’s population eats Chinese food every day. Chinese food is easy to prepare, affordable, and delicious. Most Chinese food is made into small pieces or thin slices. This is because Chinese people think that knives and forks are weapons, so they use chopsticks to pick up food.
Under normal circumstances, everyone will have a bowl of rice in front of them when eating, and other dishes are public dishes that everyone can take. Some Chinese dishes even include species that foreigners consider dangerous, such as dog meat, which is rarely eaten in other countries.
4. Indian Food
Indian food is one of the most complex and diverse food types in the world. Currently, only a few Indian foods are well-known to foreign diners. Indian food is divided into three categories, namely southern food, eastern food and western food. Most Indian cuisine is vegetarian, but lamb, goat, chicken and fish are also included in many dishes. Indian food is generally spicy, and it seems that only in this way can people enjoy the delicious food.
Foreigners can try it slowly first, and they will generally get used to the spiciness after a few weeks. Generally, you don’t need utensils to eat Indian food, you can just sit on the floor and eat it. Of course, this food custom has begun to change in Indian restaurants in Europe and the United States.
5. Thai Food
Many people believe that the balance of sweet, sour, bitter and spicy Thai food is enough reason for people to visit Thailand. Fresh herbs or seasonings like lime juice, lemongrass and refreshing coriander are often found in Thai food. As with many Asian foods, rice is a very important element in Thai food, and fish sauce (a very rich fish sauce), shrimp paste, and noodles also often appear.
It is recommended that diners try food from the northeastern region of Thailand with elements such as raw beef, fermented fish paste and fried larvae. You know, eating insects is a common thing in this area.