Nepal Philippines Japan Japanese cuisine has spread throughout the world, and representative dishes such as
sushi and
ramen are among the most popular. In many cases, Japanese food is adapted and reinvented to fit the preferences of the local populace. For instance, the
California roll is a popular dish in the United States that is a modification of the Japanese
makizushi, a type of
sushi. In
South Korea, both the Japanese curry and the ramen have been imported and popularized primarily in the form of instant food.
Tonkatsu and
tempura, which are derived from Western food, are now considered and marketed as uniquely Japanese, as well as
Japanese curry, which is derived from Indian curry. In many countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Philippines, and Brazil, Japanese restaurants have become popular. Among these countries, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia are key consumers, according to recent research. The market of Japanese ingredients is also growing, with brands such as
Ajinomoto,
Kikkoman,
Nissin and
Kewpie mayonnaise, are establishing production base in other Asian countries, such as China, Thailand and Indonesia.
China Chinese cuisine has become widespread throughout many other parts of the world — from
Asia to the
Americas,
Australia,
Western Europe and
Southern Africa. In recent years, connoisseurs of Chinese cuisine have also sprouted in
Eastern Europe and
South Asia.
American Chinese cuisine and
Canadian Chinese food are popular examples of local varieties. Local ingredients would be adopted while maintaining the style and preparation technique. Traditional Chinese cuisines include
Anhui,
Cantonese,
Fujian,
Hunan,
Jiangsu,
Shandong,
Sichuan, and
Zhejiang, all of which are defined and termed per the respective regions within
China where they developed. These regional cuisines are sometimes referred to as the "eight culinary traditions of China." A number of different styles contribute to Chinese cuisine, but perhaps the best known and most influential are the Sichuan, Shandong, Jiangsu and Guangdong cuisines. These styles are distinctive from one another due to factors such as available resources,
climate,
geography,
history, cooking techniques and lifestyle. Many Chinese traditional regional cuisines rely on basic methods of
food preservation such as
drying,
salting,
pickling and
fermentation.
Thailand Thai cuisine is becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world, including
North America,
Europe, and other parts of
Asia. Thai restaurants are becoming more and more common, serving
Thai curry and other traditional dishes.
India Indian cuisine has contributed to shaping the history of
international relations; the
spice trade between India and
Europe is often cited by historians as the primary catalyst for Europe's
Age of Discovery. Spices were bought from India and traded around Europe and Asia. It has also had the created influence on international cuisines, especially those from
Southeast Asia, the
British Isles and the
Caribbean. The use of Indian spices, herbs and vegetable produce have helped shaped the cuisines of many countries around the world. Indian cuisine consists of the foods and dishes of
India (and to some extent neighboring countries), is characterized by the extensive use of various
Indian spices and vegetables grown across
India, herbs, vegetables and fruits, and is also known for the widespread practice of vegetarianism in Indian society.
Indian regional cuisine is primarily categorized at the regional level, but also at provincial levels. Cuisine differences various local cultures, geographical locations (whether a region is close to the sea, desert or the mountains), and economics. Indian cuisine is also seasonal, and utilizes fresh produce. The cuisine of India is very diverse with each state having an entirely different food platter. The development of these cuisines have been shaped by Hindu and Jain beliefs, in particular vegetarianism which is a common dietary trend in Indian society. There has also been Islamic influence from the years of Mughal and Delhi Sultanate rule, as well as Persian interactions on North Indian and Deccani cuisine. Indian cuisine has been and is still evolving, as a result of the nation's cultural interactions with other societies. Historical incidents such as foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism have also played an important role in introducing certain food types and eating habits to the country. For instance, potato, a staple of North Indian diet was brought to India by the Portuguese, who also introduced chiles and breadfruit among other things. Spices were bought from India and traded in exchange for rubber and opium from Malacca. ==Africa==