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Scandinavian (New Nordic)
A modern movement reviving the foraging, fermenting, and seasonal cooking of the Nordic countries, anchored by Copenhagen's Noma and a 2004 manifesto.
If you've been searching for cuisines that start with S, you'll find 10 detailed cuisines below. We're not interested in giving you only a list of names — every entry on this page links to a full profile with the kind of detail you'd actually want to know.
For cuisines, that means region, countries, staple ingredients, signature dishes, flavor profile, and techniques.
List of Cuisines That Start With S
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Senegalese
A West African cuisine often called the most refined on the continent, anchored by the national dish thieboudienne — fish and rice in a single fragrant pot.
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Shandong
One of China's oldest culinary schools, originating on the northern peninsula and famed for clear seafood broths, scallion-forward seasoning, and imperial banquet roots.
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Sichuan
A southwestern Chinese cuisine defined by the tongue-numbing Sichuan peppercorn, fermented broad-bean chili paste, and a love of bold layered heat.
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Sicilian
A southern Italian island cuisine where Arab, Greek, Norman, and Spanish layers met to produce the world's first sorbets, citrus desserts, and almond-heavy savory dishes.
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South African
A "rainbow" cuisine of indigenous Khoisan and Bantu traditions overlaid with Dutch, Malay, Indian, and British strands, expressed at the braai and on the curry pot.
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Southwestern (US)
The cuisine of New Mexico, Arizona, and the broader American Southwest, distinct from Tex-Mex through its use of Hatch chile, blue corn, and Pueblo influences.
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Spanish
A regional Mediterranean cuisine of jamón, olive oil, sherry vinegar, and small-plate tapas culture, with seafood at its Atlantic and Mediterranean edges.
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Sri Lankan
An island cuisine of rice and curry, defined by toasted spice blends, coconut sambols, and a heat level that ranks among the world's highest.
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Syrian
One of the world's oldest continuously practiced cuisines, the food of Damascus and Aleppo, layered with Persian, Ottoman, and Mediterranean influences.
About cuisines starting with S
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