Top 10 Cities for the Best Food in the World in 2025

If you’re a food lover and want to indulge in mouthwatering flavors, visiting Louisiana in the U.S. is a must. New Orleans tops the list published by Time Out as the city offering the best food globally. To create this list, Time Out conducted a global survey involving 18,500 residents and visitors who rated thousands of dishes based on 18 criteria, including quality and cost. The assessments from Time Out editors, chefs, and food experts also played a significant role. New Orleans’ rich culinary scene blends French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and African influences, featuring iconic dishes such as Gumbo (a flavorful stew), Jambalaya (a spicy rice dish), Beignets (fried dough pastries), Muffuletta (a large Italian sandwich), Red Beans and Rice, and Rockefeller Oysters. The top 10 cities for food lovers worldwide are: New Orleans (USA), Bangkok (Thailand), Medellin (Colombia), Cape Town (South Africa), Madrid (Spain), Mexico City (Mexico), Lagos (Nigeria), Shanghái (China), Paris (France), and Jakarta (Indonesia).