30 delicious comfort foods from around the world

Lia Ryerson,Erin McDowellFeb 22, 2024, 22:28 IST

Ramen noodles are comfort food in Japan as well as the United States.Yuga Kurita/Getty Images

There are times when we all crave comforts, and nothing hits the spot more than your favorite food.
Grilled cheese reigns supreme in the US, while shakshuka is a go-to comfort food in Morocco.

While we rely on food to sustain us physically, we also depend on it for its comforting properties — sometimes a dish just knows how to convey so much more than words ever could.

From fried fish and chips in the UK to the lasagna-like moussaka in Greece, certain dishes just make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Whether you're looking for something to fill you up on a chilly day or for a delicious dish for your next family dinner, these comfort foods are sure to hit the spot.

Here are 30 comfort foods from around the world that everyone should try.

French onion soup is popular comfort food in France.

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Beef bourguignon is another warming French classic.

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Ramen noodles are a comfort food in Japan as well as the United States.

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Poutine, or fries covered in gravy and cheese curds, is a popular comfort food from Canada.

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Chilaquiles is a delicious dish from Mexico.

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Fish and chips is the comfort food of Great Britain.

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You also can't go wrong with a full English breakfast.

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Wiener schnitzel is popular in Austria.

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Spaghetti alla carbonara is one of many comfort foods to come out of Italy.

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Sausage rolls are comfort food in Australia.

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Pierogis are the Polish version of dumplings.

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Matzo ball soup is a popular comfort food from Israel.

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Congee is a beloved comfort food in China.

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Grilled cheese sandwiches are the epitome of American comfort food.

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Another American comfort food is Chicago deep-dish pizza, a spin on the Italian favorite.

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Bratwurst is comfort food in Germany.

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Kare-kare is a nutty and sweet stew from the Philippines.

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Paella is one of Spain's most delicious foods.

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Khichuri, or Khichdi, is a comfort food in India.

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Butter chicken is another popular comfort food enjoyed around the world, with roots in India.

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Mofongo is a plantain dish served in Puerto Rico.

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Moussaka is the comfort food of Greece.

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Shakshuka is a classic dish in Morocco.

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Picadillo is the comfort food of Cuba.

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Goulash is a warming, delicious stew from Hungary.

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Swedish meatballs are the epitome of comfort food.

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Ash Reshteh is comfort food in Iran.

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Naan is another comfort food in India.

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Ackee and saltfish is a delicious dish from Jamaica.

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Borscht is a comforting soup from Ukraine.

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I had lunch at the oldest café in Venice. It dates back to the 1700s, has become a tourist hot spot — and wasn't worth the high bill.

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