Guess the Country by Its Food! 33 Famous Dishes
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Guess the Country by Its Food! 33 Famous Dishes
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Food quiz: guess the country by its food! 33 famous dishes from pizza and sushi to goulash and poutine. 🍝
Which country gave us paella, pierogi, pad thai and pastel de nata? Match each dish to its home country, and get ready for a few delicious surprises. Great for family quiz nights, road trips and classrooms.
❓ IN THIS QUIZ
- Which country does goulash come from?
- Which country does poutine come from?
- Japanese tempura came from traders from which country?
- Where was Hawaiian pizza invented?
💬 How many did you get right? Tell us your score in the comments. What's your favorite dish from another country?
How to play
- Read the question and look at the pictures.
- Pick your answer before the timer runs out (or switch the timer off).
- See if you were right and read the fun fact.
Answers and fun facts (spoilers!)
- Let's eat our way around the world! Which dish comes from Italy?
Pizza
The Margherita pizza is said to be named after an Italian queen. - Which dish comes from Japan?
Sushi
Sushi is about the vinegared rice, not just raw fish! - Which dish comes from Mexico?
Tacos
Corn tortillas have been made in Mexico for thousands of years. - Which dish comes from Spain?
Paella
Paella comes from Valencia, on Spain's east coast. - Which dish comes from France?
Croissant
France made the croissant famous, though it was inspired by the Austrian kipferl! - Which dish comes from the UK?
Fish and chips
Fish and chips has been a British favorite since the 1860s. - Which dish comes from Canada?
Poutine
Poutine comes from Quebec: fries, cheese curds and gravy! - Which dish comes from Thailand?
Pad Thai
Pad thai is stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, peanuts and lime. - Which dish comes from Vietnam?
Pho
Pho is a fragrant noodle soup often eaten for breakfast in Vietnam! - Which dish comes from Hungary?
Goulash
Goulash gets its rich red color from Hungarian paprika! - Which dish comes from Greece?
Moussaka
Greek moussaka is layered with eggplant, meat and a creamy topping. - Which dish comes from Germany?
Pretzel
German pretzels are famous at Bavarian beer gardens and festivals! - Which dish comes from Poland?
Pierogi
Pierogi can be filled with potato, cheese, cabbage or even fruit! - Which dish comes from Austria?
Schnitzel
A true Wiener schnitzel is made from veal, and it comes from Vienna! - Which dish comes from India?
Butter chicken
Butter chicken was created in Delhi in the mid-1900s. - Which dish comes from South Korea?
Kimchi
Kimchi is spicy fermented cabbage, served with almost every Korean meal! - Which dish comes from the USA?
Buffalo wings
Buffalo wings were first made in Buffalo, New York, in 1964. - Which dish comes from Belgium?
Moules-frites
Mussels and fries, moules-frites, is often called Belgium's national dish! - Which dish comes from Switzerland?
Fondue
Swiss fondue is melted cheese you dip bread into! - Which dish comes from Turkey?
Döner kebab
Döner means 'turning' in Turkish, after the rotating grill! - Which dish comes from Portugal?
Pastel de nata
Pastéis de nata were first made by monks in Lisbon! - Which pasta dish comes from Italy?
Carbonara
Real carbonara uses eggs, cheese and pork. No cream! - Which dish comes from Morocco?
Tagine
A tagine is named after the cone-shaped clay pot it's cooked in! - Which dish comes from China?
Peking duck
Peking duck comes from Beijing, once called Peking. - Which dish comes from Brazil?
Feijoada
Feijoada is a hearty black bean and pork stew. - Which dish comes from Peru?
Ceviche
Ceviche is raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice! - Which dish comes from Scotland?
Haggis
Haggis is traditionally eaten on Burns Night, 25 January. - Which dish comes from the Netherlands?
Stroopwafel
A stroopwafel is two thin waffles with caramel syrup in the middle. - Which dish comes from Sweden?
Meatballs
Swedish meatballs are served with creamy gravy and lingonberry jam! - Which dish comes from Ireland?
Irish stew
Irish stew is traditionally made with lamb or mutton, potatoes and onions. - Japanese tempura frying came from traders from which country?
Portugal
Portuguese missionaries brought batter-frying to Japan in the 1500s! - The croissant was inspired by a pastry from which country?
Austria
The croissant was inspired by the shape of the Austrian kipferl! - Final question! Where was Hawaiian pizza invented?
Canada
Hawaiian pizza was invented in Ontario, Canada, in 1962!