As of October 30, 2026, leads with 67% of head-to-head picks across 7 votes.
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Italian
Pasta, pizza, gelato and regional cooking from Bologna to Naples; probably the world's most loved cuisine.
Japanese
Sushi, ramen and kaiseki; Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city.
Mexican
Tacos, mole and corn tortillas; UNESCO lists traditional Mexican cuisine as intangible heritage.
Chinese
Eight great regional cuisines, from Sichuan heat to Cantonese dim sum.
Indian
Spices, curries, tandoor breads and one of the richest vegetarian traditions in the world.
French
The kitchen that invented fine dining: sauces, pastry and the Michelin Guide itself.
Thai
Sweet, sour, salty and spicy in one dish: pad thai, green curry and tom yum.
Korean
Korean barbecue, kimchi and fried chicken, carried around the world by K-dramas.
Greek
Olive oil, feta, grilled fish and the Mediterranean diet in its purest form.
Lebanese
Mezze, hummus, tabbouleh and shawarma, built for sharing.