What foods are the most popular and in what countries? Which dishes have made them so popular?
Italian
Italian food is one of the most popular types of food around the world. There is no specific age group that especially enjoys this food. The demographic is widespread. In various surveys, almost half the participants said that they eat Italian more than once a month. Think about it. Every time you pick up a pizza, you are eating Italian. The most popular Italian dishes are, of course, pizza, pasta, and lasagna. All these have some element of cheese and/ or sauce mixed with a grain, and are seen as delicious. For this reason, Italian food is number one in popularity.
Mexican
Mexican food is number two in popularity. In the United States, over 40,000 Mexican restaurants exist, with over 14,000 being chain restaurants. The demand for Mexican food is booming in Europe. What makes Mexican food so popular? One of its benefits is that it is generally less expensive. While it does use meat in most of its recipes, the other ingredients are inexpensive and allow Mexican food to remain fairly affordable. You can buy tacos for a pound or so each. Mexican cuisine has an easy way of mixing vegetables and spice into your food. With Mexican, the most popular foods are tacos, quesadillas, rice, and beans. A variety of spicy sauces will be available to accompany your meal.
Indian
Indian food is number three on the list of popularity. India is known for its spicy foods. Some of its most famous dishes are Pav Bhaji, Punjabi, Dhosa, and Pani-puri. These dishes usually contain a combination of rice with some meat. Ginger and onion are among the spices used in these dishes. However, other spices that are much stronger are also often used.
Japanese
Japanese food is number four on the list. Sushi is one of the most popular and well-known Japanese dishes. It was first created in Japan in the 8th century, but remained popular only in Japan for over 1000 years. Now, however, sushi is popular around the world. Japanese food is beneficial for its health factor. It generally substitutes the bread for rice, removing calories from the meal. Japanese people are predicted to live the longest. Might this be related to the way they eat?
French
French food is next in popularity. What makes up a typical French meal? The French are famous for their amazing sauces. They cook meat and serve it with sauces that will have you wanting more. French meals are versatile, offering amazing cheeses and breads as well. Another area in which the French are famous is in pastries. These pastries are flaky and melt in your mouth, making you want seconds and thirds.
The top five most popular cuisines around the world for 2016 are listed in this order: Italian, Mexican, Indian, Japanese, and French.
