The Ultimate Food Bucket List

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The world is filled with so many different culinary experiences, from street foods to Michelin-starred restaurants. Whenever I travel, I typically plan my trips around the restaurants/foods to try in each place. For foodies who love to travel, compiling a food bucket list in addition to a travel bucket list is a must.

Whether you're craving comfort food or seeking new flavors, these dishes promise to deliver! Here are 55+ items to check off your food bucket list.

The Ultimate Food Bucket List

FOOD BUCKET LIST: EUROPE

  • Pizza Margherita (Italy)

  • Paella (Spain)

  • Croissant (France)

  • Gelato (Italy)

  • Moussaka (Greece)

  • Fish and Chips (United Kingdom)

  • Tiramisu (Italy)

  • Beef Wellington (United Kingdom)

  • Borscht (Russia/Ukraine)

  • Croque Monsieur (France)

  • Haggis (Scotland)

  • Goulash (Hungary)

  • Schnitzel (Austria)

  • Risotto (Italy)

  • Cannoli (Italy)

  • Pierogi (Poland)

  • Bouillabaisse (France)

  • Creme Brulee (France)

FOOD BUCKET LIST: NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA

  • Gumbo (New Orleans, United States)

  • Beignets (New Orleans, United States)

  • California Burrito (San Diego, United States)

  • Lobster Roll (Maine, United States)

  • Churros (Mexico)

  • Mole Poblano (Mexico)

  • Tacos al Pastor (Mexico)

  • Arepas (Colombia/Venezuela)

  • Poutine (Canada)

  • Feijoada (Brazil)

  • Ceviche (Peru)

  • Empanadas (Argentina)

 

FOOD BUCKET LIST: AUSTRALIA

  • Pavlova (Sydney)

  • Lamingtons (Sydney)

  • Kangaroo Steak (Adelaide)

  • Barramundi (Brisbane)

  • Balmain Bugs (Sydney)

  • Crocodile Meat (Darwin)

FOOD BUCKET LIST: ASIA/THE MIDDLE EAST

  • Sushi (Japan)

  • Ramen (Japan)

  • Sashimi (Japan)

  • Gyoza (Japan)

  • Pho (Vietnam)

  • Bánh Mì (Vietnam)

  • Peking Duck (China)

  • Dim Sum (China)

  • Pad Thai (Thailand)

  • Kimchi (South Korea)

  • Chicken Tikka Masala (India)

  • Kimbap (South Korea)

  • Tom Yum Goong (Thailand)

  • Chicken Satay (Indonesia)

  • Bibimbap (South Korea)

  • Pad See Ew (Thailand)

  • Tandoori Chicken (India)

  • Baklava (Turkey)

  • Dolma (Middle East)

  • Falafel (Middle East)

  • Kebab (Middle East)

    Bon Appétit!

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