Top 10 foodie cities

San Sebastian – Spain

Located in the Basque county, San Sebastian’s cuisine offers some of best dishes in the world. There are many Michelin stars here – Arzak that is the first 3-star restaurant of the country, Akelarre, Alona Berri, Urepel, Extebarri, Kursal, Martin Berasategui, Mugaritz, Miramon Arbelaitz, Casa Nicholasa, Fagollaga, La Muralla, and Lanziego. The Spanish dinner time is 7 pm, so it is ideal to go after 7 not only to these stated ones, but to any restaurant here. Most of the great restaurants are in its historical areas.

Paris – France

We all are aware about the passion of France for food. This fondness makes the French cuisine to be rated as one of the ideal ones across the globe. Although each province here its own custom cuisine, all the blends converge at Paris. Advancing since the middle ages, the food ranges from the Haute to Nouvelle Cuisine all of which features bread, cheese, wine, mushrooms, beef, veal, herbs, and fresh produce. Some of the delights are crepes, fondue, baguettes, cassoulet, bouillabaisse, ratatouille, and other pastries. A few ideal restaurants are La Tour d’Argent, Pomze, Le Meurice, Le Grande Cascade, Taillevent, Plaza Athenee, Music Hall Restaurant, Pierre Gagnaire, Citrus Etoile, Aperge, L’Ambroisie, Le Grand Vefour, Pavillion LeDoyen, and Pre Castelan.

London – England

In this multicultural city, you are sure to taste different cuisines from traditional to international. A few British dishes are Cheshire cheese, trifle, and Yorkshire pudding. However, you can also try out the dishes of Middle East, Africa, India, Greece, China, Vietnam, France, Turkey, and Italy. Looking for some great restaurants? Well, they are The Gun, Gordon Ramsay on the Royal City Avenue, Pasha, Petrus, The Ivy, Stef’s BoxWood, Melati, Clos Maggiore, and Marcus Wareing.

Sicily – Italy

Although Sicily is an island, it is very well-known for the fresh vegetable preparations, which are produced below Mount Etna. The traditional dishes are influenced by the Romans, Greeks, Arabs, European, and the Normans of which the Arabian one is the strongest. Some traditional dishes are Caponeta – a salad of olives, celery, eggplant, and capers; Pizza; Crocche – fried potatoes; and Arancine – fried rice balls. A few famous sweets are Cassata, Cannoli, Gelato, Frutta di Martorana, Granita, and ice creams. The ideal restaurants are don Camillo, Il Ristorantino, Casa Grungo, Osteria del Doumo, Il Barocco, Bye Bye blues, Locanda don Serafino, and La Grotta di Carmelo.

Fes – Morocco

This is where imported spices are used even today. The main aspect here is the mid day meal that has much importance except at the times of Ramadan. You can find both traditional as well as global food dishes. Some best restaurants are Las Kasbah, Al Fassia, Medina Café, L’Ambra, Le Majestic, Palais de Fes, and Jnan Palace. To taste the local food, you need to be lucky to be welcomed at somebody’s home. This is because the locals hardly go to the restaurants for Moroccan food.

Bangkok – Thailand

This is the city of authentic Thai food that a true gourmet must try. The taste varies from the street stalls to five star restaurants. If you wish, you can also taste Indian, Japanese, Chinese, German, Korean, Italian, and British food. Try local dishes such as Tom Yum Goong, Chu Chi Pla as a hot papaya salad, and Kanom Roti. Although the best food comes from the street vendors, they can cheat you. The ideal restaurants are Lemongrass, Sala Rin Naam, Spice Market, Gianni Ristorante, Sirocco, Maha Naga, Harmonique, and Baan Khanitha.

Singapore – Singapore

The food here is multi-cultural in the sense it has its roots in the Indian, Malaysian, Chinese, and Tamil cuisines. At any of the hawker centers like open-air complexes with stalls, you can experience inexpensive delights. Among these, the famous are the Chomp Chomp Food Center, Adam Road Food Center, Newton Circus Food Center, and Lau Pa Sat Food Center. A few local dishes that are worth tasting are Roti Prata, Satay, Char Kway Teow as sweet and spicy noodles, and Fried Carrot Cake. Best restaurants: Graze, The Song of India, Mango Tree Restaurant, Oso Ristorante, Blue Ginger, IndoChine Waterfront, and Café Samar.

Honolulu – U.S.A.

Hawaiian food is a strange blend of Asian and Pacific islands’ flavors. A true gourmet should take up a restaurant tour that is organized by the Hawaii Food Tours. Still, if you are looking for restaurants, go for La Mer, Chef Mavro, Alan Wong’s, Orchid’s, Roys, Hoku’s, and 3660 on the Rise.

Napa Valley – U.S.A.

This is in California where light dishes are made using only the fresh items bought in the morning or plucked from the restaurant’s farm. Here, the cuisine is influenced by the Italian, Mexican, and Spanish tastes. The Yountville’s French Laundry is regarded as the ideal restaurant not only in Napa, but also in the continent too. Some more great restaurants are Neela’s Cucina Italiana, Redd, La Toque, Café La Haye, and Bouchon.

New York City – U.S.A.

Bagel, Hot Dog, Deli Sandwich, Pizza, and Cheesecake all are the great items here. You can taste all kinds of items right from Little Italy to Chinatown. Some cheap, but well-admired food stops are Lombardi’s (America’s first pizzeria) The Carnegie Deli, Katz’s Deli, Ray’s Pizza, Nathan’s, Junior’s, and Lindy’s. A few superb dining options are Per Se, Nobu, Daniel, Gramercy Tavern, Le Bernardin, Bouley, Café Boulud, Masa, Jean Geroges, and Le Cirque.