Travelling and food always go hand in hand. Travellers typically immerse themselves in the environment of the places they visit. Unknowingly, travelers also get a taste of a country's culture through its local cuisine.
CNN hosted a Facebook poll to find out readers' favorite food destinations. Here are the top ten countries worth visiting for their impeccable cuisines.
Taking the tenth spot is Vietnam with 162 votes. Although the country is relatively small, their highly refined and varied fares have specialties unique to its locality. Travelers often opt to go to the traditional public markets of Vietnam for the best authentic meals.
Greece, with 167 votes, had the ninth spot. The country's infamous cuisine boasts of kalamata olives, feta cheese, roasted meat and vibrant salads look as though they came right out from a photo.
With 205 votes, India garnered the eighth spot on the list. The country is well known for their abundance and wide array of spices and for good reason. Indian cuisine always boasts so much flavor and depth with these packed punches.
Home to many food-obsessed people in the world, Hong Kong has 236 votes that earned the sixth spot. What's great about Hong Kong is the wide selection of dishes stretching from traditional to high-class gourmet fusion food.
This next country gained 265 votes for its Chinese, Indian and Malay influenced cuisine. Malaysia carries food that's similar with Indonesian cuisine in many ways. Devour a bowl of laksa - which can come in varying styles (there's a curry version). For a perfect combination of spicy and sour fish broth, order the asam laksa in Penang.
Japan takes number five with 443 votes. There's really nothing bad to say about Japanese cuisine with its precision and dedication to shell out perfect dishes every time. Whether its sushi from a conveyor belt, a lavish kaiseki meal, or a modern kyodo ryori, nothing can go wrong when dining in Japan.
Thai cuisine takes the best from many worlds like China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar, which is why it's no surprise when Thailand received 470 votes and took the fourth spot on the list. Thai cuisine boasts of a complex fusion of flavors that result in perfect herb and spice infused food fare.
Italy was able to garner 810 votes, putting it in the third spot. Considering the vast history and world commendations for Italian food, it would be much greater of a shock if they hadn't made it to the list at all. The country is known for its desserts, pastas and pizzas, but it doesn't have one cuisine to describe the whole country.
The Philippines got 1,528 votes, giving it the number two spot. Aside from its infamous and perplexing balut or duck embryo, the 7,107 islands of the archipelago boast varying and scrumptious dishes from its many regions.
When visiting the beach-laden territory, make sure to grab some lechon - a festival and party favorite. An entire pig is slow roasted over coals, giving a crispy brown skin with succulent tender meat. Dip it in liver sauce, and you'll feel like you're in heaven.
With a whopping 8,242 votes, Taiwan clearly rules the top spot. The country's cuisine is mostly a combination of Min Nan, Teochew and Hokkien Chinese communities.
Japanese style of cooking is also often associated with Taiwanese fod culture. Head on over to the country's food capital, Tainan for the best and widest range of selections.