All dishes
1,584 dishes so far, best known first. 11,304 more are on the list to be written.
Chocolate
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast and 5 moreA sweet or bitter food made from processed cocoa beans, enjoyed in many forms worldwide
Sweet or dessert, Snacks
Ice cream
🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreA frozen dessert made from sweetened, flavoured milk or cream
Sweet or dessert, Snacks
Halvaحَلَاوَة
🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreDense sweet made from seeds, grains, or vegetables, found across Asia, Africa, and Europe
Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time
Candy
🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreSmall sweet treats made mainly from sugar or sweeteners
Sweet or dessert, Snacks
BaklavaVegetarianباقلوا
🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreThin pastry filled with nuts and soaked in sweet syrup
Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks
Doughnut
🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreSweet fried or baked rings or balls, often glazed or filled
Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
TiramisuVegetariantiramisù
🇮🇹 ItalyCoffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa powder
Sweet or dessert
Hot chocolate
🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 moreA warm drink made from chocolate or cocoa, milk or water, and sugar
Drink, Breakfast, Snacks
Easter egg
🇷🇺 Russia and 5 moreEggs dyed or decorated for Easter, symbolizing resurrection and new life
Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
CroissantVegetarian
🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA crescent-shaped, flaky pastry made from layered yeast dough and butter
Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Tea time
French toast
🇫🇷 France and 5 moreBread soaked in egg and milk, pan-fried and served sweet or savoury
Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks
MarzipanVegetarian
🇩🇪 Germany and 5 moreSweet almond paste shaped or used in cakes, especially at Christmas and weddings
Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time
Pancake
🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreFlat cakes made from batter, cooked on a griddle or pan and served sweet or savoury
Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks
SachertorteVegetarian
🇦🇹 Austria and 1 moreAustrian chocolate sponge cake with apricot jam and a glossy chocolate glaze
Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks
Pie
🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreA baked dish with a pastry crust and sweet or savoury filling
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
Crêpe
🇫🇷 FranceThin French pancakes, served sweet or savoury with a range of fillings
Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch
Rice pudding
🇮🇳 India and 4 moreSweetened rice cooked in milk, found in many forms worldwide
Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Lunch
JalebiVegetarian
🇮🇳 India and 6 moreDeep-fried spirals of batter soaked in syrup, enjoyed across Asia and Africa
Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Snacks
Turkish delightVegan
🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreSoft, chewy cubes of starch and sugar, often flavored or filled with nuts or fruit
Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time
Tirupati LadduVegetarianశ్రీవారి లడ్డూ
🇮🇳 IndiaTemple sweet made of gram flour, ghee, cashew and cardamom, given as prasadam in Tirupati
Sweet or dessert
Khanom sai buaVeganขนมสายบัว
🇹🇭 ThailandSteamed Thai dessert made with lotus stem, coconut milk, and rice flour
Sweet or dessert
Thingyan riceFish or seafoodသင်္ကြန်ထမင်း
🇲🇲 Myanmar and 1 moreRice in scented water, served cold with fried dried fish for the Burmese New Year
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
SimaVegan
🇫🇮 FinlandFinnish sparkling lemon drink, lightly fermented and sweet
Drink, Snacks
KhabeesVeganالخبيص
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates and 5 moreA sweet breakfast dish of flour, oil, cardamom and saffron from the Gulf region
Sweet or dessert, Breakfast
Majounمعجون
🇲🇦 MoroccoA Moroccan sweet paste or fudge often made with cannabis and dried fruits
Sweet or dessert, Snacks
SikhyeVegan식혜
🇰🇷 South KoreaSweet Korean rice drink made by fermenting rice with malt
Drink
AasmiVeganආස්මී
🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan sweet made from rice flour, coconut milk, and cinnamon or okra juice
Sweet or dessert
Qamar al-DinVeganقمر الدين
🇸🇾 Syria and 3 moreThick apricot fruit leather and drink, especially served during Ramadan
Drink, Snacks
Luk chupVeganลูกชุบ
🇹🇭 ThailandThai sweets shaped and colored to look like tiny fruits and vegetables
Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time
Fry jackVegetarian
🇧🇿 BelizeDeep-fried breakfast dough from Belize, served plain or with sweet or savoury toppings
Bread, Breakfast
Love cakeVegetarian
🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan semolina cake with cashews, pumpkin preserve, and aromatic spices
Sweet or dessert
ShrikhandVegetarian
🇮🇳 IndiaSweetened strained yogurt with cardamom and saffron, served chilled
Sweet or dessert
KabochaVeganカボチャ
🇯🇵 Japan and 5 moreA sweet, dense winter squash with edible skin, used in Japanese and Asian cooking
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
Hanukkah geltVegetarianחנוכה געלט / דמי חנוכה
🇮🇱 Israel and 1 moreChocolate coins or money given as gifts during Hanukkah
Sweet or dessert, Snacks
MohanthalVegetarian
🇮🇳 IndiaFudge-like sweet of gram flour, ghee and sugar from western India
Sweet or dessert
Nakshi PithaVegetarianনকশি পিঠা
🇧🇩 BangladeshRice flour cakes shaped with intricate patterns, from Bangladesh
Sweet or dessert
BhangVeganभांग
🇮🇳 IndiaCannabis leaf paste used in drinks and sweets, central to Indian spring festivals
Drink, Snacks
SadyaVegetarianസദ്യ
🇮🇳 IndiaA festive vegetarian feast from Kerala, served on a banana leaf
Main dish, Lunch
Sheer khurmaVegetarianشير خرما
🇮🇳 India and 2 moreA sweet vermicelli pudding with milk, dates and nuts for Eid celebrations
Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
Thapthim kropVeganทับทิมกรอบ
🇹🇭 ThailandThai dessert of red water chestnut cubes in coconut milk and ice
Sweet or dessert, Snacks
PanchamritaVegetarianपञ्चामृत
🇮🇳 IndiaA sacred blend of five sweet ingredients offered in Hindu and Jain rituals
Sweet or dessert
AmygdalotaVegetarianΑμυγδαλωτά
🇬🇷 GreeceAlmond cookies from the Cyclades, often shaped into pears or balls
Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time
Puto bumbóngVegetarian
🇵🇭 PhilippinesPurple Filipino rice cake steamed in bamboo tubes for Christmas
Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
Cream teaVegetarian
🇬🇧 United KingdomAfternoon tea with scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam
Sweet or dessert, Tea time
MahaprasadVegetarianମହାପ୍ରସାଦ
🇮🇳 IndiaSanctified vegetarian food served at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
BreadfruitVegan
🇵🇭 Philippines and 4 moreLarge tropical fruit cooked as a starchy staple in many island cuisines
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
Jolpan
🇮🇳 IndiaAssamese breakfast snacks of rice, pitha, and sweets, often served with tea or curd
Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
AggalaVeganඅග්ගලා
🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan sweet balls made with rice, coconut and jaggery
Sweet or dessert, Snacks
Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Sachertorte: Hellokitty893112 at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, source
- Candy: Elisa Azzali, CC BY 2.0, source
- French toast: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Croissant: Herry Wibisono ( herryway ), CC0, source
- Jalebi: Gpkp, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Doughnut: Angeldm, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Cream tea: ( Liyster ), CC BY 3.0, source
- Panchamrita: Skubydoo, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Mahaprasad: Government of Odisha, CC BY 4.0, source
- Sikhye: by gliuoo, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Qamar al-Din: Galjundi7, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Bhang: Reuben Strayer, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Thapthim krop: Isriya Paireepairit, CC BY 2.0, source
- Amygdalota: Catlemur, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Pie: Peggy Greb, Public domain, source
- Turkish delight: c.berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Baklava: Sakaman, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Marzipan: James Petts, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Tiramisu: Sharon Chen, CC BY 2.0, source
- Crêpe: David Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Chocolate: formulatehealth, CC BY 2.0, source
- Pancake: Brandon Martin-Anderson, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Ice cream: Peachyeung316, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Rice pudding: Eli123seo, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Hot chocolate: 4028mdk09, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Sadya: Augustus Binu / facebook, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Khabees: Fabiorahamim, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Breadfruit: Hans Hillewaert, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Fry jack: US Embassy Belize, Public domain, source
- Sima: mako, CC BY 2.0, source
- Hanukkah gelt: liz west, CC BY 2.0, source
- Puto bumbóng: Judgefloro, CC0, source
- Kabocha: Theguy002, CC0, source
- Mohanthal: Dkgohil, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Love cake: Dan arndt, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Shrikhand: Secretlondon, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Thingyan rice: Paingpeace, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Jolpan: Floris van Dyck, Public domain, source
- Nakshi Pitha: Mmrsafy, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Luk chup: Thai Jasmine (Smile..smile...Smile..), CC BY 2.0, source