Best Cities for Food Lovers

Cities where food can carry the trip, from everyday markets and neighborhood staples to destination restaurants.

Ranking

Ranked by food score, then Worth Score, considering range, local identity, everyday accessibility, and tourist-area risk. Ties break by Worth Score, then city name.

  1. 1Tokyo98/100 · Exceptional, Needs Discipline
  2. 2Hanoi97/100 · Atmospheric Value
  3. 3Lima97/100 · Food-First Gateway
  4. 4Taipei96/100 · Food, Ease, Value
  5. 5New Orleans96/100 · Atmospheric, High-Friction
  6. 6Chicago94/100 · Big-City Value
  7. 7Istanbul94/100 · World-Class, High Friction
  8. 8Mumbai94/100 · Energetic, Coastal, Demanding
  9. 9Madrid92/100 · Food, Museums, Local Rhythm
  10. 10Tbilisi92/100 · Atmospheric Value
  11. 11Toronto92/100 · Food and Neighborhoods
  12. 12Shanghai92/100 · Modern China Gateway
  13. 13Tel Aviv92/100 · Beach Energy, Premium Prices
  14. 14Delhi92/100 · Huge Payoff, High Friction
  15. 15Los Angeles92/100 · Iconic, Spread Out
  16. 16Hoi An90/100 · Small, Beautiful, Popular
  17. 17Copenhagen90/100 · Comfortable, Stylish, Expensive
  18. 18Brussels90/100 · Useful, Food-Forward Capital
  19. 19London90/100 · Huge Payoff, High Cost
  20. 20Marseille90/100 · Characterful, Uneven, Coastal