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A cuisine is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture or region. Each cuisine involves food preparation in a particular style, of food and drink of particular types, to produce individually consumed items or distinct meals. A cuisine is frequently named after the region or place where it originated. A cuisine is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available locally or through trade. Religious food laws can also exercise a strong influence on such culinary practices.

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Regional and ethnic cuisines

Global cuisine is a cuisine that is practiced around the world. A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, [1] often associated with a specific region, country [2] or culture. To become a global cuisine, a local, regional or national cuisine must spread around the world with its food served worldwide.

Regional cuisine is based upon national, state or local regions. [3] Regional cuisines may vary based upon food availability and trade, varying climates, cooking traditions and practices, and cultural differences. [4] One noteworthy definition is based upon traditional cuisine: "A traditional cuisine is a coherent tradition of food preparation that rises from the daily lives and kitchens of a people over an extended period in a specific region of a country, or a specific country, and which, when localized, has notable distinctions from the cuisine of the country as a whole." [4]

African cuisine

Central African cuisine

Ndole, the national dish of Cameroon Ndole camerounais.JPG
Ndolé, the national dish of Cameroon

East African cuisine

Meal consisting of injera and several kinds of wat or tsebhi (stew), typical of Ethiopian cuisine Alicha 1.jpg
Meal consisting of injera and several kinds of wat or tsebhi (stew), typical of Ethiopian cuisine

North African cuisine

Cooking tajine, a typical North African dish Kelaa-des-Mgouna (rosino-02).jpg
Cooking tajine, a typical North African dish

Southern African cuisine

West African cuisine

Jollof rice, a famous West African dish Jollof Rice with Stew.jpg
Jollof rice, a famous West African dish

Cuisine of the Americas

North American cuisine

Red pozole, a common Mexican stew, with various accompaniments 2015EncuentroChilenero005.JPG
Red pozole, a common Mexican stew, with various accompaniments
American cuisine
A meal typical of soul food: fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried okra, and cornbread Soul Food at Powell's Place.jpg
A meal typical of soul food: fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried okra, and cornbread

Central American cuisine

South American cuisine

Ceviche, one of the most famous South American dishes Cebiche de corvina.JPG
Ceviche, one of the most famous South American dishes

Caribbean cuisine

Ackee and saltfish, the national dish of Jamaica Ackee and Saltfish.jpg
Ackee and saltfish, the national dish of Jamaica

Asian cuisine

Central Asian cuisine

East Asian cuisine

A spread of various Korean banchan Korean cuisine-Banchan-11.jpg
A spread of various Korean banchan
Chinese cuisine
Hot and sour noodles topped with pork intestines, peanuts, and bok choy, a popular Sichuan street snack Hot and sour noodles with pork intestines.jpg
Hot and sour noodles topped with pork intestines, peanuts, and bok choy, a popular Sichuan street snack
Xiaolongbao served in a traditional steaming basket Xiaolongbao-breakfast.jpg
Xiaolongbao served in a traditional steaming basket

Highland Asian cuisine

North Asian cuisine

Stroganina, an Asian Russian dish of raw, thin, long-sliced frozen fish. Dish Stroganina .jpg
Stroganina, an Asian Russian dish of raw, thin, long-sliced frozen fish.

South Asian cuisine

Indian cuisine
Uttar Pradeshi thali (platter) with naan, rice, daal, raita, shahi paneer, and salad Vegetarian Curry.jpeg
Uttar Pradeshi thali (platter) with naan, rice, daal, raita, shahi paneer, and salad
Dosa, a South Indian flatbread, with sambar and chutney Dosa at Sri Ganesha Restauran, Bangkok (44570742744).jpg
Dosa, a South Indian flatbread, with sambar and chutney
Pakistani cuisine
A variety of Pakistani dinner dishes - Starting from the left: gobi aloo, seekh kebab, and beef karahi Pakistani gobi aloo, seekh kebab, and beef karahi.jpg
A variety of Pakistani dinner dishes – Starting from the left: gobi aloo, seekh kebab, and beef karahi

Mainland Southeast Asian cuisine

Lao-style larb ped with duck Lap pet.jpg
Lao-style larb ped with duck

Maritime Southeast Asian cuisine

Indonesian cuisine
Nasi goreng with shrimp and egg, a typical Indonesian breakfast Nasi Goreng Udang Istimewa.JPG
Nasi goreng with shrimp and egg, a typical Indonesian breakfast

West Asian cuisine

A spread of various meze, one of the distinctive aspects of Levantine cuisine Meze Lido Restaurant Adalar.JPG
A spread of various meze, one of the distinctive aspects of Levantine cuisine

European cuisine

Central European cuisine

German cuisine
Bratwurst, a traditional German sausage De Guo You Jian Xiang Chang Bratwurst.jpg
Bratwurst, a traditional German sausage

Eastern European cuisine

Borscht, a common Eastern European soup, with a side of pampushky Borshch2.jpg
Borscht, a common Eastern European soup, with a side of pampushky

Northern European cuisine

A traditional Scottish meal: haggis, neeps and tatties Haggis neeps and tatties.jpg
A traditional Scottish meal: haggis, neeps and tatties

South Eastern European cuisine

Southern European cuisine

Tagliatelle al ragu, a typical Italian dish of the city of Bologna Tagliatelle ragu bolognese 01.jpg
Tagliatelle al ragù, a typical Italian dish of the city of Bologna
Seafood paella, one of the best-known Spanish dishes Paella de marisco 01.jpg
Seafood paella, one of the best-known Spanish dishes

Western European cuisine

Baguettes, a symbol of French cuisine and culture Baguettes, Paris, France - panoramio.jpg
Baguettes, a symbol of French cuisine and culture

Oceanic cuisine

Poi, a staple Polynesian food Bowl of poi.jpg
Poi, a staple Polynesian food

Cuisine Styles

A Jacques Lameloise (a three-star Michelin Guide chef) nouvelle cuisine presentation Jacques Lameloise DSCF6580.jpg
A Jacques Lameloise (a three-star Michelin Guide chef) nouvelle cuisine presentation

Religious cuisines

A table set for Seder, a Jewish feast A Seder table setting.jpg
A table set for Seder, a Jewish feast
A vegan Ethiopian Yetsom beyaynetu, compatible with Ethiopian Orthodox fasting rules Ethiopian Cuisine - All Vegeterian variety among thousands.jpg
A vegan Ethiopian Yetsom beyaynetu , compatible with Ethiopian Orthodox fasting rules

Historical cuisines

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">American cuisine</span> Food culture of the United States

American cuisine consists of the cooking style and traditional dishes prepared in the United States. It has been significantly influenced by Europeans, Indigenous Americans, Africans, Latin Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and many other cultures and traditions. Principal influences on American cuisine are European, Native American, soul food, regional heritages including Cajun, Louisiana Creole, Pennsylvania Dutch, Mormon foodways, Texan, Tex-Mex, New Mexican, and Tlingit, and the cuisines of immigrant groups such as Chinese American, German American, Greek American, Italian American, Jewish American, and Mexican American. The large size of America and its long history of immigration have created an especially diverse cuisine that varies by region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cuisine</span> Characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions

A cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region. Regional food preparation techniques, customs, and ingredients combine to enable dishes unique to a region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fusion cuisine</span> Food combining multiple culinary traditions

Fusion cuisine is a cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions that originate from different countries, regions, or cultures. Cuisines of this type are not categorized according to any one particular cuisine style and have played a part in many contemporary restaurant cuisines since the 1970s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asian supermarket</span> Type of grocery store found in Western countries

In non-Asian countries, an Asian supermarket largely describes a category of grocery stores that focuses and stocks items and products imported from countries located in the Far East.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cuisine of New York City</span> Culinary traditions of New York, New York (USA)

The cuisine of New York City comprises many cuisines belonging to various ethnic groups that have entered the United States through the city. Almost all ethnic cuisines are well represented in New York, both within and outside the various ethnic neighborhoods.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cuisine of Toronto</span>

The cuisine of Toronto reflects Toronto's size and multicultural diversity. Ethnic neighbourhoods throughout the city focus on specific cuisines, such as authentic Chinese and Vietnamese found in the city's Chinatowns, Korean in Koreatown, Greek on The Danforth, Italian cuisine in Little Italy and Corso Italia, Bangladeshi cuisine in southwest Scarborough and East York, and Indian/Pakistani in Little India. Other world cuisines available in the city include Portuguese, Hungarian, Japanese, and Caribbean. Toronto's large Jewish population has given rise to many Jewish restaurants and delis, with varying adherence to kosher rules.

Immigration to the Philippines is the process by which people migrate to the Philippines to reside in the country. Many, but not all, become citizens of the Philippines.

The global cuisine or world cuisine is a cuisine that is practiced around the world. A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, often associated with a specific region, country or culture. To become a global cuisine, a local, regional or national cuisine must spread around the world, its food served worldwide. There have been significant improvements and advances during the 20th century in food preservation, storage, shipping and production, and today many countries, cities and regions have access to their traditional cuisines and many other global cuisines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cuisine of Houston</span> Various cuisines in Houston, Texas

This article discusses the various cuisines in Houston, Texas.

This is an index of restaurant-related lists. A restaurant is a business establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money, either paid before the meal, after the meal, or with a running tab. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services. Restaurants vary greatly in appearance and offerings, including a wide variety of the main chef's cuisines and service models.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eurasian cuisine of Singapore and Malaysia</span> Fusion of European and Asian cuisine

The Eurasian cuisine of Singapore and Malaysia is a type of fusion cuisine.

Southern fusion is a fusion cuisine that blends or combines cuisine elements from the American southern states or other cultures with traditional Southern cooking. The origin of Southern fusion took place before there was a defining phrase for this pattern of cooking. Traditional southern food has originated from African, European and Hispanic cultures. Due to this fact, Southern fusion usually occurs naturally between different regions and cultures through immigration. Southern fusion cuisine can mean a blend of various Southern styles of cooking, or a blend of Southern style with another style of cooking altogether. Prevalent Southern fusion cuisines include Tex-Mex, although there are countless combinations of cuisines that would fall under the category of Southern fusion. Many modern restaurants in the southern states feature elements of Southern fusion cooking.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eastern culture</span> Norms, values, customs and political systems of the Eastern world

Eastern culture, also known as Eastern civilization and historically as Oriental culture, is an umbrella term for the diverse cultural heritages of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, belief systems, political systems, artifacts and technologies of the Eastern world.

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