10 Legendary Restaurants And Their Iconic Dishes

27 JUNE, 2023

Sushim Mukul

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The wood-fired Margherita pizza at Naples's Gino e Toto Sorbillo represents Neapolitan culinary excellence, with San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, and local olive oil.

10. GINO E TOTO SORBILLO

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Hofbräuhaus München's Schweinshaxe, a crispy pork knuckle, embodies Bavarian culinary tradition known for its robust flavors and cultural significance.

9. HOFBRÄUHAUS MÜNCHEN

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U Fleků in Prague is loved for its exceptional beer and Czech food. Among its culinary delights, svíčková, a marinated sirloin dish prepared with a time-honoured recipe, takes centrestage.

8. U FLEKŮ

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Caru' cu Bere in Bucharest showcases Romania's culinary heritage with authentic flavours and techniques. It is famous for the traditional dish Sarmale (cabbage rolls filled with meat).

7. CARU' CU BERE

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Hyman's Seafood, founded in 1890, is a legendary Southern restaurant in Charleston, USA. It is famous for its prawn and grits, showcasing the finest regional cuisine and attracting global acclaim.

6. HYMAN'S SEAFOOD

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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele is known in Naples for serving the epitome of Neapolitan pizza, combining flavours, textures, and traditional techniques.

5. L'ANTICA PIZZERIA DA MICHELE

Polar Restaurant was a legend, famous for its delectable birria, a rich and flavourful dish, features tender, slow-cooked meat soaked in savoury broth, served with warm tortillas and aromatic condiments. 

4. LA POLAR, MEXICO

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Warung Mak Beng in Sanur, Indonesia is famous for its legendary ikan goreng, a deep-fried fish served with spicy sambal. The treasured family recipe is known to attract a huge crowd.

3. WARUNG MAK BENG

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The New York institution since 1888 is known to serve iconic pastrami on rye sandwiches and a timeless commitment to traditional food, making it a global cultural landmark.

2. KATZ'S DELICATESSEN

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Figlmüller, a legendary Viennese restaurant, is renowned for its iconic Schnitzel Wiener Art, crafted with locally sourced ingredients and cherished recipes, attracting locals and tourists alike.

1. FIGLMÜLLER

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Although no Indian restaurant features on the Top 10, four Indian establishments feature in the Top 50.

Here are the Indians!

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Paragon in Kozhikode, Kerala, is a revered symbol of Malabar cuisine, celebrated for its exquisite biryani crafted with local ingredients and age-old traditions.

11. Paragon

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Tunday Kababi in Lucknow is a renowned culinary gem, famous for its Galouti kebab made with tenderised meat, spices, and a rich Mughlai heritage, captivating food enthusiasts worldwide.

12. TUNDAY KABABI

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The culinary landmark in Kolkata merges Indian and continental cuisines to perfection. The legendary Chelow kebab, is a perfect example of Indo-Persian cuisine.

17. PETER CAT

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The renowned stop on the Delhi-Ambala route gained fame with its delicious tandoori aloo paratha, representing the wholesome, rustic charm of dhaba cuisine and earning its iconic status.

23. AMRIK SUKHDEV DHABA