{"id":292947,"date":"2026-04-19T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=292947"},"modified":"2026-04-21T05:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:57:34","slug":"varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/","title":{"rendered":"The world&#039;s 10 best food countries \u2013 our favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-text-och-foto-helena-bergstrom\">Text and photo: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which are the best food countries in the world? Yes, there can of course be divided opinions on that. We have traveled a lot in the world and we love food \u2013 but choosing is really hard! Here we list 10 food countries that we like a lot, in no particular order.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac782ad49bbb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Vara_kriterier_for_ett_bra_matland\" >Our criteria for a good food country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Kina\" >China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Spanien\" >Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Sverige\" >Sweden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Turkiet\" >Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Japan\" >Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Frankrike\" >France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Mexiko\" >Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Vietnam\" >Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Georgien\" >Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Ungern\" >Hungary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Varldens_basta_matlander_%E2%80%93_varfor_valde_vi_dessa\" >The world&#039;s best food countries - why did we choose these?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/varldens-10-basta-matlander-vara-favoriter\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-harliga-matlander-utan-inbordes-ordning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_harliga_matlander_%E2%80%93_utan_inbordes_ordning\"><\/span>10 wonderful food countries \u2013 in no particular order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the countries on our list have amazing food in different ways, we simply list them without ranking them among themselves. We also decided on three criteria, which we based our selection on when choosing countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-ce670da3 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-vara-kriterier-for-ett-bra-matland\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vara_kriterier_for_ett_bra_matland\"><\/span>Our criteria for a good food country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Clear identity, with e.g. specific dishes, cooking methods, seasonings or traditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Fresh and typical local ingredients in the country \u2013 such as meat, fish, vegetables or fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation: <\/strong>To dare to experiment and develop food culture, through fusion or by modernizing traditional dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kina\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kina\"><\/span>China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/kinesisk-mat\/\">Chinese cuisine<\/a> is so diverse that it can&#039;t really be described as a single entity. Here you&#039;ll find everything from fiery Sichuan dishes to elegant dim sum traditions. Ever since I first visited China, 30 years ago, I&#039;ve loved Chinese cuisine.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-308396807\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2913785828 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1486249107\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3549194017\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.sun-living.com\/vans\/v-serien\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"New Sunlife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Nya-Sunliv.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2913785828 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2913785828\" );$freedslider2913785828.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2913785828.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2913785828.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2913785828.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2913785828.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Extreme regional variation and strong food culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Noodles, rice, soy, vegetables, meat and seafood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Growing modern scene both in China and internationally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"Kinamat\" class=\"wp-image-43337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-224x125.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-433x242.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-1200x670.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-600x335.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chinese dishes to share<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spanien\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spanien\"><\/span>Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/03\/spansk-mat\/\">Spanish cuisine<\/a> is a favorite of ours. The country combines the social with the gastronomic in a way that few other countries do. Here it&#039;s all about eating together, preferably in the form of tapas or pintxos. Small dishes to try and lots of fresh ingredients. Could it get any better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Social and regionally influenced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Seafood, vegetables, olive oil and charcuterie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Strong tradition of innovation in the kitchen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"God tapas p\u00e5 Aqui Tapas &amp; Bar i Stockholm\" class=\"wp-image-42796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-433x243.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chark.jpg 1370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spanish charcuterie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sverige\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sverige\"><\/span>Sweden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We choose to highlight our own homeland in this list! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2021\/02\/svensk-mat\/\">Swedish cuisine<\/a> has gone from being quite anonymous to becoming something of a global reference point. The focus is on pure flavors, clear seasons and raw materials from the forest, sea and land. 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});$freedslider2523939847.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2523939847.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2523939847.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2523939847.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Simple, nature-based and seasonal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Game, fish, berries, mushrooms and herbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Strong connection to modern Nordic gastronomy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lojromssemla-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lojromssemla-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lojromssemla-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lojromssemla-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lojromssemla-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lojromssemla-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lojromssemla.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A &quot;sham roll&quot; at a restaurant in Sweden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turkiet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkiet\"><\/span>Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/12\/turkisk-mat\/\">Turkish cuisine<\/a> is rich, generous and deeply rooted in history. Here, influences from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Central Asia meet in a cuisine that is both varied and accessible. We have many fantastic food memories from Turkey, and not least we love the small dishes that often begin the meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Historically rooted and social<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Vegetables, yogurt, meat, olive oil and spices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Growing contemporary interpretations of classics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Restauranger i Istanbul\" class=\"wp-image-218140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E7775.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Potatoes, which are often served as a starter to the meal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-japan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japan\"><\/span>Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, we haven&#039;t visited Japan yet, but one of the reasons we want to go there is the food. Japanese cuisine ranges from the extremely simple to the perfectly precise. The ingredients are very important, as are the season and the presentation. A very exciting cuisine that stands out! <\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2257372642\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2289954044\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Minimalist, seasonal and deeply traditional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Fish, rice, algae and seasonal vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Subtle but consistent development, also in fine dining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sushi-Annedal-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi Annedal\" class=\"wp-image-49378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sushi-Annedal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sushi-Annedal-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sushi-Annedal-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sushi-Annedal-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sushi-Annedal-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sushi-Annedal.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sushi, at a restaurant in Sweden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frankrike\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frankrike\"><\/span>France<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">France is a classic in this context, but nonetheless one of our absolute favorites. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2025\/10\/fransk-mat\/\">French cuisine<\/a> is still a reference point for classic gastronomy. Technique, precision and respect for the raw material permeate everything from simple bistros to top restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Technology-driven and tradition-based<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Cheese, wine, meat, butter and seasonal vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Evolution rather than revolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batch_IMG_E9230.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dessert at a Michelin restaurant in Burgundy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mexiko\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexiko\"><\/span>Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have never visited Mexico, but we have become familiar with the food culture both through &quot;Swedishified&quot; versions and through cooking evenings with friends with Mexican roots. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2013\/11\/mexikansk-mat-pa-riktigt\/\">The Mexican food<\/a> is both folk and complex, where simple ingredients like corn, chili and beans take on an exciting depth. The traditions are strong and vibrant, but far from static.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2824895611\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-3662564964\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Deeply rooted and built around corn and chili<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Corn, beans, chili, cocoa and fresh herbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> New generation of chefs reinterpreting classics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mexikansk-mat-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Enalata de nopalitos\" class=\"wp-image-49664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mexikansk-mat-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mexikansk-mat-2-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mexikansk-mat-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mexikansk-mat-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mexikansk-mat-2-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mexikansk-mat-2.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nopalitos salad, during a cooking evening in Sweden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vietnam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam\"><\/span>Vietnam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/03\/vietnamesisk-mat\/\">Vietnamese cuisine<\/a> is characterized by its lightness and balance. Fresh herbs, acidity and umami interact in a way that makes the dishes both healthy and exciting. We visited Vietnam during our honeymoon many years ago, and the food we will never forget! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Balanced, varied and full of herbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Rice noodles, herbs, fish, lime and fish sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Modernizing classic dishes in street settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Gr\u00f6nsaker p\u00e5 marknaden i Hoi An\" class=\"wp-image-39006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hoi-An-1.jpg 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food market in Hoi An in Vietnam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-georgien\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Georgien\"><\/span>Georgia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia is perhaps a bit of a bubbler in this context, but at the same time an exciting food country where you can discover everything from historical wine culture and traditionally rustic dishes to a cautious interest in new interpretations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/11\/vad-ater-man-i-georgien\/\">Georgian cuisine<\/a> offers bread, meat, soups and herbs.<\/p><div class=\"freed-placering-11 freed-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"freed-180433698\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88783\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1628723413 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3328560108\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husvagnsbranschen.se\/medlemmar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HRF new xl 2026-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg 588w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/batch_IMG_E4011.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adjarian khachapuri is a traditional dish in Georgia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ungern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ungern\"><\/span>Hungary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/\">Hungarian cuisine<\/a> is robust, flavorful and clearly marked by its history. Paprika, slow cooking and rich flavors dominate, often in dishes that feel both rustic and filling. At the same time, a younger generation of chefs is starting to experiment with lighter and more modern expressions. This gives the cuisine an interesting tension between then and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Budding modern scene, especially in Budapest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique food culture:<\/strong> Rustic and rich as well as wines, such as Tokaj wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local ingredients:<\/strong> Peppers, meat, root vegetables and dairy products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungersk-soppa-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungersk-soppa-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungersk-soppa-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungersk-soppa-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungersk-soppa-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungersk-soppa-1-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungersk-soppa-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lovely soup that we have eaten in Hungary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-varldens-basta-matlander-varfor-valde-vi-dessa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varldens_basta_matlander_%E2%80%93_varfor_valde_vi_dessa\"><\/span>The world&#039;s best food countries - why did we choose these?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, why did we choose these countries as the \u201dworld\u2019s best food countries\u201d? 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