[Advanced] Top 10 Iconic Foods (1)

A look at some of the world’s most beloved delicacies

For decades, residents in certain communities have been divided by their chosen favorite of the local cuisine. With the foods that spark controversy and favoritism in mind, the members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist.com came up with the “Top 10 Iconic Foods and the Best Spots to Find Them.”

1. Pastrami sandwich—New York  
A fixture in New York’s Lower East Side neighborhood since 1888, Katz’s Delicatessen is a holdover from a time that has long disappeared. Less than a block from the Tenement Museum, which celebrates the immigrants who inhabited the neighborhood in the early 20th century, Katz’s has served its world-famous pastrami for more than 125 years. The deli’s superiority is so renowned that it even has online ordering [and] shipping all over the United States and to military addresses, a tradition that was established during World War II. The quality and tradition of Katz’s insures it will be a fixture in the neighborhood for the next 125 years.

2. Pad thai—Bangkok  
One of Thailand’s more accessible and less spicy dishes, pad thai is many individuals’ first foray into Thai cuisine. Comprised of stir-fried rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts and peanuts, the dish is traditionally served with lime wedges and can be found all over Bangkok’s street food scene. The most famous spot for pad thai in Bangkok is Thip Samai, an unassuming storefront in the city’s Banglamphu district.

3. Pizza— Naples, Italy  
While pizza has been reinterpreted all over the world, the original slice can be traced back to the working-class neighborhoods of Naples. Traditionally, it was served marinara or margherita, with the primary difference between the two styles being that margherita features mozzarella cheese and basil on top. It was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy, who was served this style by a young chef when visiting Naples in the late 19th century.


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