When you travel all around the world, you want to discover everything about the country, its culture, its monuments and of course its gastronomy. A ranking made by CNN travel has revealed which are the best dishes in the world. So get ready to travel for a world tour of the best cuisines!
Curry is the spice that can turn a banal dish into a real gastronomic dish in no time at all! And it is without a doubt that Massaman Curry ranks first in the ranking of the best dishes in the world.
Of all the varieties of Thai curry, Massaman curry is considered to be the sweetest and most unusual. It consists of meat (beef, chicken and sometimes lamb or mutton), potatoes, curry paste and coconut milk. The spices used in curry can vary, but generally include cumin, coriander, cloves, cinnamon and pepper, which is mixed with garlic, chilli, galangal and lemongrass. It is then left to simmer and can be found in small street restaurants as well as in the most famous places.
Even if its origin is a bit vague, it is assumed that this dish came from central or southern Thailand with Islamic traders who came from the Middle East and India.
Issaya Siamese Club - Bangkok: Located in a beautiful colonial-style house, you will find on the menu a multitude of dishes from all over Thailand. The dishes are refined and revisited while keeping the respect of traditional recipes.
Blue Elephant - Phuket: This restaurant, housed in a former governor's house with Chinese-Portuguese architecture, is well worth a visit. The cuisine is refined and sublime Thai gastronomy. A real delight for the taste buds and the eyes.
It is not surprising to see an Italian dish appear on the podium, its simple and delicious gastronomy is famous all over the world.
The origins of pizza date back to the Romans and Greeks who baked flatbreads topped with spices and olive oil. Then the real pizza as we know it today, made with tomato sauce, cheese and other toppings, was born in Naples in the 18th century as a cheap food perfect for feeding the peasants.
The recipe for Neapolitan pizza is highly codified, and in 2017 it will become part of the UNESCO's intangible heritage. It is made with quality wheat flour, morning salt, fresh tomatoes, olive oil and basil. It must then be cooked in a wood-fired oven. Of course, the pizzaiolo's incomparable know-how is added to this.
Sorbillo, Centro Storico - Naples: To get a place at the Sorbillo, you can wait up to 1h30, but it's really worth it! This restaurant is famous for its delicious pizzas made with quality products. You can even eat the best pizza in town!
L'antica Pizzeria da Michele Forcella - Naples: It's a real Neapolitan institution! Here don't try to eat pizzas with very elaborate toppings, you will be seduced by the pizza Margherita or marinara cooked over a wood fire. A delight!
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Mexican Chocolate - Mexico
Cocoa originates from Mexico and is grown all over the country. Already in the time of the Mayas, chocolate was a consumed food. Mexican chocolate has a special texture and flavour and is unlike other varieties such as milk or dark chocolate. It is made of cocoa shavings, sugar and cinnamon, to which vanilla, nutmeg and almonds can be added. It can be used in both sweet and savoury preparations such as mole poblano, a chicken dish with a chocolate sauce and other spices.
Throughout Latin America you will find variations similar to Mexican chocolate, especially for making small sweets served at Christmas time and other regional festivals.
Sushi is the most famous Japanese dish in and outside Japan. It is not surprising to find a sushi restaurant in any corner of the world. Originally the term "sushi" meant a fish marinated in vinegar, today the term refers to a dish containing vinegared rice with fish. There are many different types of sushi, the most popular being Nigiri, Gunkan, Norimaki and Temaki.
The Old Tsukiji Market - Tokyo: You will find many sushi restaurants in Tokyo, ranging from high-end gastronomy to small neighbourhood restaurants. This market located in the Ginza district remains the best option for an incomparable experience.
Taku - Tokyo: With 2 Michelin stars, this restaurant serves refined and elaborate cuisine, from simple simmered fish to sublime sushi. You will be spellbound by the beauty of the place and the tasty dishes served.
The Peking duck is native to the Beijing area during the Ming Dynasty, about 600 years ago. China's best cooks used to travel to Beijing to cook their best dishes for the emperor. And it was in these kitchens that the lacquered duck was made with the unrivalled expertise of the cooks of the palate. Its preparation is meticulous, and the secret to a perfect duck lies in the maltose glaze that covers the skin. It is then cut into thin slices and it is served and eaten in small, thin and light pancakes accompanied by steamed vegetables and various sauces. A real treat!
Where to eat Peking Peking duck?
Liqun Roast Duck - Beijing: This is a small and charming restaurant located in a hutong (a small traditional district of the city). The atmosphere there is very good and the duck is a real delight!
Jing Yaa Tang - Beijing: This restaurant is located in the basement of the Opposite House Hotel in Sanlitun. The decoration is elegant and inspired by traditional Chinese theatres. The food served is very refined, you can even watch how the ducks are roasted in the wood-burning oven.
