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Sri Lanka Ranked Among World’s Top Culinary Destinations in 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler

Sri Lanka has been recognized as one of the world’s premier food destinations, earning the 7th place in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 for the World’s Best Food.

With an impressive score of 95.56%, Sri Lanka outshone several iconic culinary destinations, including Türkiye, France, Morocco, Colombia, the Maldives, South Africa, and Greece.

According to the publication, “Sri Lanka is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Dishes are packed with a thrilling blend of spice, color, and plenty of coconut — and look no further than Pettah Market in Colombo to indulge yourself.”

The magazine further noted that much of Sri Lankan cuisine is rooted in home-cooking traditions, passed down through generations, giving the island’s dishes their distinctive warmth and authenticity.

From the bustling food stalls of Pettah Market to intimate home kitchens, Sri Lanka’s cuisine offers a vibrant mix of spices, colors, and coconut, creating an unforgettable sensory journey for visitors.

Ranked alongside global food powerhouses such as Greece, Italy, France, and Thailand, Sri Lanka has firmly established itself as a must-visit destination for food lovers around the world.

For the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler invited readers worldwide to vote for destinations that truly delighted their palates. Nearly all countries in the top ten achieved scores above 94%, reflecting their universal appeal.

Top 10 Countries with the World’s Best Food – 2025:

  1. Thailand – 98.33
  2. Italy – 96.92
  3. Japan – 96.77
  4. Vietnam – 96.67
  5. Spain – 95.91
  6. New Zealand – 95.79
  7. Sri Lanka – 95.56
  8. Greece – 95.42
  9. South Africa – 94.76
  10. Peru / Maldives – 94.55
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