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Every Dish, Explained

93 dishes from around the world — what they are, what they taste like, and how to order them. 13 of them now include a full step-by-step recipe you can actually cook at home.

Recipes you can cook tonight
Full method, real quantities, substitutions, and the mistakes that ruin each dish.
Recipe included
Calzone
Italian · 19 steps to cook
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Carne Asada Fries
Mexican · 20 steps to cook
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Indian · 21 steps to cook
Recipe included
Doenjang Jjigae
Korean · 19 steps to cook
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Enchiladas
Mexican · 19 steps to cook
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Kimchi Fried Rice
Korean · 19 steps to cook
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Lasagna
Italian · 19 steps to cook
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Lentil Soup
Mediterranean · 20 steps to cook
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Mapo Tofu
Sichuan Chinese · 21 steps to cook
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Onigiri
Japanese · 14 steps to cook
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Pad Thai
Thai · 23 steps to cook
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Ramen
Japanese · 22 steps to cook
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Street Tacos
Mexican · 18 steps to cook
All dishes
Guides to what each dish is, how it tastes, and how to order it. More recipes are being added.
Acai Bowl
Healthy
Avocado Toast
Healthy
BBQ Ribs
American
BLT
American
Banh Mi
Vietnamese
Bibimbap
Korean
Big Mac
American
Biryani
Indian
Biscuits & Gravy
American
Buffalo Wings
American
Burrito Bowl
Mexican
Butter Chicken
Indian
Caesar Salad
American
Cheeseburger
American
Chicken Nuggets
American
Chicken Parm
Italian
Chicken Pot Pie
American
Chicken Sandwich
American
Clam Chowder
American
Club Sandwich
American
Cobb Salad
American
Corn Dog
American
Dal Makhani
Indian
Dim Sum
Cantonese Chinese
Dumplings
Chinese
Falafel Wrap
Middle Eastern
Fettuccine Alfredo
Italian
Fish & Chips
British
French Fries
American
Fried Chicken
American
Fried Rice
Chinese
General Tso's
Chinese-American
Grain Bowl
Healthy
Greek Salad
Greek
Grilled Cheese
American
Grilled Salmon
Healthy
Gyros
Greek
Hot Dog
American
Hummus Bowl
Middle Eastern
Japchae
Korean
Korean BBQ
Korean
Korean Fried Chicken
Korean
Kung Pao Chicken
Sichuan Chinese
Lamb Kebab
Middle Eastern
Lamb Vindaloo
Indian
Lobster Roll
American
Mac & Cheese
American
Margherita Pizza
Italian
Meatloaf
American
Naan & Curry
Indian
Naan & Curry
Indian
Nachos
Mexican
Onion Rings
American
Pasta Carbonara
Italian
Pepperoni Pizza
Italian
Philly Cheesesteak
American
Pho
Vietnamese
Pot Roast
American
Pozole
Mexican
Pulled Pork Sandwich
American
Quesadilla
Mexican
Reuben
American
Risotto
Italian
Saag Paneer
Indian
Samosa
Indian
Shawarma
Middle Eastern
Smoothie Bowl
Healthy
Soba Noodles
Japanese
Spanakopita
Greek
Sundubu Jjigae
Korean
Sushi Roll
Japanese
Tabbouleh
Lebanese
Tamales
Mexican
Tempura
Japanese
Teriyaki Chicken
Japanese
Thai Green Curry
Thai
Tomato Soup
American
Tonkatsu
Japanese
Tteokbokki
Korean
Udon
Japanese