gastronomy

Thailand, Vietnam, and Mexico have the world's most celebrated street food cultures. Singapore's hawker centres received UNESCO recognition in 2020. An estimated 2.5 billion people eat street food daily. Here's the ranking of the world's greatest street food nations — and what makes street food so central to urban life.

Italy, Japan, and Mexico top most global food rankings. France invented fine dining. China has the world's most diverse cuisine. But 'best food' is culturally contested — here's what the data on Michelin stars, UNESCO food heritage, and culinary tourism actually shows about the world's greatest food cultures.