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Google Maps just revealed the world's favorite food destinations

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Oct. 8, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ET
If you're a foodie planning your next trip but feeling overwhelmed by all the options, Google Maps has you covered. The popular app recently released its debut Fan-Favorite list, a compilation of the top food spots and trends across 10 global culinary cities based on real reviews, ratings and directions between Sept. 2025 and Aug. 2026. "With our first-ever Fan-Favorite list, we’re excited to highlight the top dining spots and culinary trends in 10 cities, and celebrate the local restaurants keeping communities vibrant," said Director of Product Management for Google Maps Andrew Duchi in a statement. Dining options seem infinite with New York's diverse immigrant population and innovative food scene. The top restaurants continue to be classics like Katz's Delicatessen and emerging date night spots like the speakeasy, Do Not Disturb. Frozen yogurt has seen a comeback this year, with a 320% spike in searches.
If you're a foodie planning your next trip but feeling overwhelmed by all the options, Google Maps has you covered. The popular app recently released its debut Fan-Favorite list, a compilation of the top food spots and trends across 10 global culinary cities based on real reviews, ratings and directions between Sept. 2025 and Aug. 2026.

"With our first-ever Fan-Favorite list, we’re excited to highlight the top dining spots and culinary trends in 10 cities, and celebrate the local restaurants keeping communities vibrant," said Director of Product Management for Google Maps Andrew Duchi in a statement.

Dining options seem infinite with New York's diverse immigrant population and innovative food scene. The top restaurants continue to be classics like Katz's Delicatessen and emerging date night spots like the speakeasy, Do Not Disturb. Frozen yogurt has seen a comeback this year, with a 320% spike in searches.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
The top food trends in Atlanta for 2026 are beignets, with a 77% spike in searches, followed by matcha and shawarma. Some of the most popular restaurants include the New American restaurant Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall and Delbar, a Middle Eastern eatery.
The top food trends in Atlanta for 2026 are beignets, with a 77% spike in searches, followed by matcha and shawarma.

Some of the most popular restaurants include the New American restaurant Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall and Delbar, a Middle Eastern eatery.
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Montreal may be known for its European ambiance, but the city's diners have been seeking out matcha and shawarma this past year. Bakeries are also popular in this city, with an 84% increase in searches for cinnamon rolls.
Montreal may be known for its European ambiance, but the city's diners have been seeking out matcha and shawarma this past year.

Bakeries are also popular in this city, with an 84% increase in searches for cinnamon rolls.
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Travelers enjoy Tokyo's nearly endless eateries, but sushi and ramen aren't the trends of the past year. Cheeseburgers have seen a 216% spike in 2026, followed by truffles and mochi. One of the best restaurants to eat at is Seafood Buffet Dining Ginza Happo, which offers wagyu beef and an array of fresh seafood.
Travelers enjoy Tokyo's nearly endless eateries, but sushi and ramen aren't the trends of the past year.

Cheeseburgers have seen a 216% spike in 2026, followed by truffles and mochi. One of the best restaurants to eat at is Seafood Buffet Dining Ginza Happo, which offers wagyu beef and an array of fresh seafood.
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Visitors to Seattle should follow the trends and find some matcha, which saw a 66% increase in searches this year. Some popular places include Yoka Tea and Mina's Matcha. Dosas, which are a savory, thin Indian crepe, also trended in the Emerald City. Find those at Sangamam or Taste of Mumbai.
Visitors to Seattle should follow the trends and find some matcha, which saw a 66% increase in searches this year.

Some popular places include Yoka Tea and Mina's Matcha. Dosas, which are a savory, thin Indian crepe, also trended in the Emerald City. Find those at Sangamam or Taste of Mumbai.
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This southeastern Australian coastal city has been interested in ube, a purple yam popular in Asian cuisine. Travelers can taste the nutty flavor at Big Comma Gelato & Coffee or in baked goods at Angela's Bakery. Birria, the slow-cooked, marinated meat from Mexico, also saw a significant increase among the city's diners.
This southeastern Australian coastal city has been interested in ube, a purple yam popular in Asian cuisine. Travelers can taste the nutty flavor at Big Comma Gelato & Coffee or in baked goods at Angela's Bakery. Birria, the slow-cooked, marinated meat from Mexico, also saw a significant increase among the city's diners.
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Diners in London are heavily inspired by Asian cuisine, with a 124% surge in searches for wonton eateries and a 114% increase in searches for hojicha, a Japanese roasted green tea. Smash burgers have also taken over the British capital, with a 50% spike in searches.
Diners in London are heavily inspired by Asian cuisine, with a 124% surge in searches for wonton eateries and a 114% increase in searches for hojicha, a Japanese roasted green tea. Smash burgers have also taken over the British capital, with a 50% spike in searches.
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The Windy City's food scene has been most influenced by matcha and tallow, the rendered fat from cattle, sheep or goats. Find the indulgent dish at steakhouses such as the Butcher and the Beer or the French-inspired Bistro Monadnock.
The Windy City's food scene has been most influenced by matcha and tallow, the rendered fat from cattle, sheep or goats. Find the indulgent dish at steakhouses such as the Butcher and the Beer or the French-inspired Bistro Monadnock.
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Japanese-inspired cuisine is all the rage in San Francisco. Katsu, or panko-fried cuts of meat or vegetables, saw a 56% spike, followed by matcha with a 54% spike. Smash burgers are also trending in the city, with some of the best places to get one being Smish Smash and Lovely's.
Japanese-inspired cuisine is all the rage in San Francisco. Katsu, or panko-fried cuts of meat or vegetables, saw a 56% spike, followed by matcha with a 54% spike. Smash burgers are also trending in the city, with some of the best places to get one being Smish Smash and Lovely's.
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Santiago is the only South American city featured in the list. This year, the city's eaters searched for parrillada, a Latin American dish of barbecued meats that's mainly found in Argentina. To wash it all down, grab a michelada, or a beer cocktail with lime, hot sauce, and a Tajín rim, at Barra de Pickles. This drink had a 78% search increase.
Santiago is the only South American city featured in the list. This year, the city's eaters searched for parrillada, a Latin American dish of barbecued meats that's mainly found in Argentina. To wash it all down, grab a michelada, or a beer cocktail with lime, hot sauce, and a Tajín rim, at Barra de Pickles. This drink had a 78% search increase.
Pablo Sanhueza, REUTERS
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