India shines on the global food map (Picture Courtesy: AI Generated)
Lifestyle Desk, New Delhi. If you want to understand the culture of any country deeply, then the easiest way to do it is to taste the food there. The culture of any country is deeply linked to its food and it would be absolutely right to say the same for India. From Chole Bhatur of North India to Puran Poli of the West, Idli-Dosa of the South and Thukpa of the East, each region has a distinct identity.
This diversity of food gives a distinct identity to Indian cuisine and now Indian cuisine has made its own place at the global level as well. Indian cuisine has made its place among the top 15 countries in the recently released TasteAtlas '100 Best Cuisine of the World' 2025/26 list. This recognition is for flavors that are familiar, comforting, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Indian cuisine at 13th place
TasteAtlas ranked Indian cuisine 13th, with a score of 4.43 out of 5. Indian cuisine is known for its balance of spices, slow cooking and the unique combination of sweet, sour and salty elements. This ranking of TasteAtlas is proof that the unique flavors of India are being liked all over the world.
In this list of TasteAtlas, some Indian dishes were highlighted, which you should definitely try once. These dishes are-
These dishes show just a small part of the diversity of Indian food.
Which countries made it to the top 15?
Italian cuisine tops the global cuisine list with a score of 4.64, thanks to its easy and ingredient-driven dishes. Popular items like Pizza Napoletana (4.8) and Parmigiano Reggiano (4.7) continue to define Italy's global appeal.
After this, Greek cuisine is in second place with a score of 4.6. It has been praised for dishes such as Finiki Laconias (4.8) and Fava Santorinis (4.7). Peruvian cuisine ranked third with 4.54, recognized for dishes such as salsa ocopa (4.8) and the popular pollo a la brasa. The top 15 list includes Italy, Greece, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Japan, Turkey, China, France, Indonesia, Mexico, Serbia, India, Poland and USA.