The result is an enormously diverse food tradition featuring grilled meat, vegetables, bread, yogurt, seafood, pastries, spices, rice, legumes, and sweets.

Rice, noodles, fish sauce, herbs, vegetables, pork, beef, chicken, seafood, and tropical fruits form the basis of countless dishes.

Food culture varies significantly from northern to southern Vietnam.

Indian cuisine is so diverse that describing it as a single style of cooking is almost impossible. Different regions use different grains, spices, vegetables, cooking techniques, meats, and religious traditions.

Corn, beans, chili peppers, tomatoes, avocados, herbs, cacao, and squash have been important ingredients for centuries. Later influences introduced meats, dairy products, wheat, and other foods that became integrated into regional cooking.

Lemongrass, lime, chili peppers, fish sauce, coconut milk, garlic, basil, coriander, galangal, tamarind, and fresh vegetables are among the ingredients that give Thai food its distinctive personality.