I received an amazing scratch-off poster for my birthday this year called “100 Heavenly Dishes in the World.” Since I’d eaten about half of them already, I figured it would be fun to try the rest. I made them all at home because of the lack of international restaurants in my town. I’ve provided ratings and links to the recipes. If the recipe doesn’t have a link, then I tried it in a restaurant. There are some things that I’ll only eat in restaurants (like sashimi).
Ratings Key
1 star: Gross. I never want to eat this again.
2 stars: I’d eat it if served to me, but I don’t care for it.
3: It was pretty good, but it didn’t stand out.
4: Loved it! I’d definitely eat it again.
5: This is going in our regular rotation. I like it enough to pay for it at a restaurant.
Africa
Hummus with Pita Bread (Egypt) 5 stars
Peri Peri Chicken (Mozambique) 3 stars
Shakshouka (Tunisia) 2 stars
Tajine (Morocco) 4 stars
Asia
Aloo Paratha (India) 4 stars
Beef Stroganoff (Russia) 5 stars
Bibimbap (South Korea) 3 stars
Biryani (India) 5 stars
Bulgogi (South Korea) 5 stars
Butter Chicken (India) 5 stars
Cha Gio (Vietnam) 5 stars
Char Kway Teow (Malaysia, Singapore) 4 stars
Chilli Crab (Singapore) I can’t get whole crabs where I live, so I’ve never tried this one.
Crispy Pata (Philippines) I can’t get whole pig leg where I live, so I’ve never tried this one.
Fish Head Curry (Singapore) 2 stars
Green Mango Salad (Thailand) 3 stars
Hainanese Chicken Rice (Singapore) 4 stars
Hakata Ramen (Japan) 5 stars
Kare-Kare (Philippines) 1 star
Kare Raisu (Japan) 4 stars
Kobe Beef (Japan) 5 stars
Laksa (Singapore) 5 stars
Lechon (Philippines) 5 stars
Manakish (Lebanon) 4 stars
Mango Sticky Rice (Thailand) 5 stars
Martabak (Yemen) 3 stars
Masala Dosa (India) 3 stars
Nasi Lemak (Malaysia) 2 stars
Palak Paneer (India) 3 stars
Pani Puri (India) 4 stars
Pad Thai (Thailand) 5 stars
Peking Duck (China) 5 stars
Pho (Vietnam) 5 stars
Rendang (Indonesia) 4.5 stars
Roti Prata (Singapore) 2 stars
Sashimi (Japan) 5 stars
Satay (Indonesia) 5 stars
Sushi (Japan) 5 stars
Tandoori Chicken (India) 5 stars
Tempura (Japan) 5 stars
Thai Curry (Thailand) 5 stars
Tom Yum (Thailand) 3 stars
Tonkatsu (Japan) 4 stars
Wonton Noodles (China) 5 stars
Xiaolongbao (China) 5 stars
Australia
Aussie Barbie (Australia) 4 stars
Avo Smash (Australia) 4 stars
Chicken Parmigiana (Australia) 4 stars
Steamed Barramundi (Australia) 3 stars
Europe
Bangers and Mash (UK) 4 stars
Boeuf (Beef) Bourguignon (France) 5 stars
Beef Wellington (UK) 3 stars
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Italy) 4 stars
Borscht (Ukraine) 4 stars
Bouillabaisse (France) 4 stars
Cassoulet (France) 2 stars
Cevapi (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 3 stars
Coq au Vin (France) 4 stars
Brudet (Croatia) 3 stars
Fish and Chips (UK) 5 stars
The Full English Breakfast (UK) 4 stars
Greek Salad (Greece) 4 stars
Gulyas (Hungary) 4 stars
Hot Dog (Germany) 5 stars
Khachapuri (Georgia) 4 stars
Lasagna alla Bolognese (Italy) 5 stars
Moussaka (Greece) 4 stars
Paella (Spain) 4 stars
Pancakes (Greece, Italy) 2 stars
Paprikas Csirke (Hungary) 3 stars
Pierogi (Poland) 3 stars
Pizza Napoletana (Italy) 5 stars
Risotto (Italy) 5 stars
Salmorejo (Spain) 1 star
Sauerbraten (Germany) 2 stars
Soupe a L’oignon (France) 2 stars
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Italy) 2 stars
Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Italy) 3 stars
Steak Tartare (France) 5 stars
Sunday Roast (UK) 4 stars
Tagliatelle al Ragu alla Bolognese (Italy) 2 stars
Tortellini en Brodo (Italy) 4 stars
Wiener Schnitzel (Austria) 4.5 stars
North America
Burrito (Mexico) 5 stars
Cheeseburger (USA) 5 stars
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza (USA) 2 stars
Chile Relleno (Mexico) 5 stars
Chili con Carne (USA) 3 stars
Eggs Benedict (USA) 3 stars
Enchiladas (Mexico) 5 stars
Fajitas (Mexico) 5 stars
Gumbo (USA) 5 stars
Mac and Cheese (USA) 5 stars
Meat Pie (Canada) 3 stars
New England Clam Chowder (USA) 5 stars
Tacos al Pastor (Mexico) 5 stars
Thanksgiving Turkey (USA) 5 stars
South America
Ceviche (Peru) 5 stars
Churrasco (Brazil) 5 stars
Feijoada (Brazil) 4 stars
