Top Culinary Destinations of 2025

Ranked by Michelin stars, UNESCO food heritage, and foodie visitor numbers from World's 50 Best Restaurants, UNESCO, and CNN Travel 2025.

Editor's Top Picks

Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru
#1

Ceviche and fusion.

Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
#2

Street food capital.

Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
#3

Sushi and Michelin stars.

DescriptionLink
#1Lima, PeruCeviche and fusion.
#2Bangkok, ThailandStreet food capital.
#3Tokyo, JapanSushi and Michelin stars.
#4Paris, FranceGastronomy and bistros.
#5SingaporeHawker centers.
#6Barcelona, SpainTapas and Catalan cuisine.
#7New York City, USAGlobal food scene.
#8Seoul, South KoreaKorean BBQ and street food.
#9Rome, ItalyPasta and trattorias.
#10Mexico City, MexicoTacos and fine dining.
#11Istanbul, TurkeyKebabs and meze.
#12Madrid, SpainTapas bars.
#13Dubai, UAELuxury dining.
#14San Francisco, USAFarm-to-table.
#15Lisbon, PortugalSeafood and pastries.
#16Vienna, AustriaCoffee houses and schnitzel.
#17Cape Town, South AfricaWine and local cuisine.
#18Copenhagen, DenmarkNew Nordic cuisine.
#19Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamPho and banh mi.
#20Sydney, AustraliaFusion and seafood.

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