Thailand Crowned the World's Best Country for Food by Conde Nast Traveller

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October 11, 2025 | 04:31 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thailand has been crowned as the world's number one country for food, according to Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards. The country scored 98.33 points out of 100, surpassing Italy and Japan in second and third place.

The ranking was announced on October 7, 2025. Conde Nast Traveller wrote that there are many reasons why this title is fitting for the Land of the White Elephant. Seven Bangkok restaurants made it to the top 35 of the World's Best Restaurants this year. The country also boasts regional diversity, with each destination offering unique flavors. The bustling night markets also make tasting their endless variety of food an experience like no other.

"Thailand has mastered the art of delivering mouth-watering cuisine with minimal fuss, and whether you're a fan of Thai food or not, the heart-warming bowls of noodles, curries, and soups are sure to win you over, especially when served by a friendly local," the magazine stated.

Popular Thai Cuisine

Thailand is renowned for its globally beloved cuisines, with food rich in powerful and aromatic spices and herbs, as well as a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.

Popular Thai dishes include staple foods such as pad Thai, tom yum goong, green curry, and mango sticky rice, with street food being an integral and must-try aspect of Thai culinary culture.

Italy, perched in second place, is famous for its long-celebrated pasta. Each of its islands offers a different culinary experience. Crispy cannoli in Sicily, pizza in Naples, and fragrant rice risotto in Milan. Parmesan cheese, prosciutto ham, lasagna, bolognese, and even balsamic vinegar all originate from this country.

Readers' Choice Awards

Local cuisine is an essential part of a holiday. Not only about the taste, these culinary delights speak of traditions passed down through generations. Each country has a unique dining atmosphere that reflects its culture.

The Readers' Choice Awards 2025 by Conde Nast Traveller involved more than half a million readers. They were asked to choose places that truly stimulate their tastes this year, and the consensus was strong. Nearly all the shortlisted winners scored 94 percent or more, which means that each chosen country is popular among the masses.

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