10 Food Capitals of the World Every Foodie Should Visit

Eating has now become a reason to travel. It’s not just for the sights, it’s for the food. And what makes these cities the food capitals of the world is the quality of the food and restaurants. You just have to know where to look to find the best food and markets.

New York, USA

This is the true mecca of the food world, allowing you to go on a gastronomic world trip without ever leaving the city.

Cheesecake: Decadent and rich but incredibly simple
Bagels: New York style bagels are delicious

Hong Kong, China

From haute Asian fusion to exquisite roasted goose, Hong Kong is a feast for the senses

LanKwai Fong, or pedestrian alley, is home to Indochine 1929 (expensive but good) and incredible Vietnamese soft-shelled crab.
One Michelin star restaurant Tim ** Wan is the best place to experience dim sum at a reasonable price.

London, England

London has a thriving restaurant culture, and it’s not just because of celebrity chefs.

Food markets like Borough remain memorable experiences, and even smaller spots like Neal’s Yard remain lively and irresistible.
Try a full English breakfast, afternoon tea, or a Ploughman’s Lunch.

Copenhagen, Denmark

The gastro capital of Scandinavia, with 18 Michelin stars between 15 restaurants and 13 Bib Gourmands, the city also has some of the world’s best chefs and Northern Europe’s biggest food festival, Copenhagen Cooking.

If you can afford it, go to Noma, but if not, Copenhagen is the center of the Nordic food resurgence and has a thriving cafe culture.
Buy some coffee and take some home.

Paris, France

It’s not as great as you think (it smells terrible), but it still has pretty damn great food.

Paris does not have a specific food they are famous for, it’s mainly their pastries which are their biggest works of art.
Nothing is better than a Parisian patisserie.

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is much more than sushi. They have the most Michelin star restaurants in the world and great casual dining.

Kaiseki cuisine is the ultimate Japanese cuisine that has been refined in both preparation methods and appearance. Only seasonal ingredients that pass intense scrutiny are used in this cuisine.

Sydney, Australia

Second-to-none produce and seafood markets

Best for foodie visits: snow egg, truffled egg pasta, Japanese stones, etc.
Should buy: exotic seafood, tours, daily auctions, eateries, sushi bars, cooking classes

Lyon, France

With more than 1,500 restaurants (thirteen awarded Michelin Stars), there’s no shortage of culinary establishments in this gastronomic center.

Mâchon – the culinary tradition of Lyon – is a type of meal served in the morning (before lunchtime) but it is a heavy meal. It can start with pate, followed by a meaty main course topped with a sauce, and finished off with cheese.