The Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Awards once again highlighted the best cities for food in the world. Discover which city was voted the best gastronomic destination for 2025.
Whether youre traveling far or to a nearby destination, food is an integral part of the travel experience. So, the Readers’ Choice Awards of the «travel bible», Conde Nast Traveller, could not fail to include a list of the worlds top culinary destinations. This year, a city in Asia was voted by most readers and claimed the top spot on the list.
Tokyo: The best culinary destination for 2025
According to the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, Tokyo is the city with the best food in the world. It’s no secret that the Japanese capital is on the bucket list of every discerning foodie. From sashimi at Tsukiji Outer Market to the citys impressive Michelin-starred restaurants (such as Harutaka or Kanda), Tokyo is a paradise of culinary delights. As Conde Nast Traveller notes, «even if your schedule is packed, in Tokyo there’s always time for a stop at the street food with the locals, for a hand roll or a steaming bowl of ramen before evening sake».
The top 10 cities for food in the world
See the full list of the 10 best cities for food in the world, as voted by Conde Nast Traveller readers.
1. Tokyo, Japan
2. Santa Fe
3. Madrid
4. Chiang Mai
5. Quito
6. Cape Town
7. Lisbon
8. San Sebastián
9. Palma
10. New York
