World Cuisines Quiz
Famous dishes from around the world and the countries they come from.
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About the World Cuisines Quiz
Every country has dishes it is proud of, and many have travelled the world. Match sushi, paella, pho, tagine and more to the cuisines they come from, and learn a little about how they are made.
This quiz has 20 questions, served in rounds of 10 with a fresh mix and shuffled answers every time you play. Every answer comes with a short explanation.
Sample World Cuisines Questions & Answers
Q1. Paella is a famous rice dish from which country?
✅ Answer: Spain
💡 Paella originated in Valencia and is cooked in a wide, shallow pan.
Q2. Which country is the home of sushi?
✅ Answer: Japan
💡 Sushi combines vinegared rice with ingredients such as raw fish and vegetables.
Q3. Pho, a noodle soup, is a national dish of which country?
✅ Answer: Vietnam
💡 Pho is usually made with beef or chicken broth, rice noodles and fresh herbs.
Q4. Which Italian city is considered the birthplace of pizza?
✅ Answer: Naples
💡 The Margherita pizza is said to have been named after Queen Margherita in 1889.
Q5. Kimchi, a spicy fermented vegetable dish, comes from which country?
✅ Answer: Korea
💡 Kimchi is most often made with napa cabbage and Korean chilli.