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Cuisine guides

Each guide covers what to order, how the meal is structured, the signature flavours, and the etiquette that makes locals nod. Twelve of the world's great food cultures, demystified.

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Each cuisine's flavour "base" Learn the core trio and you can read almost any dish on the menu. Italyolive · tomato · basilFrancebutter · wine · herbsMexicochili · lime · cornIndiaspice · ghee · yogurtJapandashi · soy · riceThailandfish sauce · lime · chiliChinasoy · ginger · garlic
Every cuisine is built on a core "flavour base" — learn the trio and you can read the menu.
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Italian cuisine

Regions, courses, pasta rules and how to order like a Roman.

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French cuisine

Brasserie to haute cuisine, sauces, cheese course and bistro manners.

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Japanese cuisine

Sushi, ramen, izakaya and the etiquette that earns respect.

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Mexican cuisine

Real regional Mexican vs Tex-Mex, tacos, salsas and mezcal.

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Indian cuisine

Spices, breads, regional thalis and how to build a balanced order.

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Thai cuisine

The four-flavour balance, curries, and ordering for the table.

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Chinese cuisine

Eight great regional cuisines, dim sum and family-style ordering.

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Greek cuisine

Meze, olive oil, lemon and the Mediterranean art of sharing.

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Spanish cuisine

Tapas, paella and sherry — small plates and the long evening.

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Vietnamese cuisine

Fresh, light and balanced — phở, bánh mì and herbs.

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Korean cuisine

Barbecue, banchan and bold, fermented, communal flavour.

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Turkish cuisine

Kebabs, meze and çay where two continents meet.

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