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7. Osaka, Japan



Made of a wheat flour-based batter, this dumpling-like snack with a (typically) filling of octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger and green onion, is a trademark Osaka dish.

A street vendor, Tomekichi Endo, is credited with its invention in 1935 and is said to be inspired by yet another dish, akashiyaki that gets its name from the city of Akashi.

Thanks to this wonderful little invention, Osaka is at the number seven spot in the list of National Geographic's top food cities.

Photograph: JKT-c/Creative Commons

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8. Bologna, Italy



Known for its culinary tradition, the Italian city of Bologna is the birthplace of the iconic meat-based pasta sauce Bolognese sauce.

Bologna ranks number eight in National Geographic's list of food cities.

Photograph: Luca Volpi/Creative Commons

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9. Edam, The Netherlands



If you've had Edam cheese, you'd probably never settle for any other.

Named after the eponymous town in The Netherlands, Edam ages spectacularly well, does not get spoilt and, quite frankly, tastes heavenly.

The cheese was at the peak of its popularity between the 14th and 18th century and continues to make the best of us drool in joy.

Photograph: Lupo/Creative Commons

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There are cities and there are cities that are known for their trademark dishes.

Bhel is to Mumbai, misal to Kolhapur and so on and so forth...

The good folks at National Geographic list out the most popular dishes that are as popular as the cities where they were invented.

Does your city make the cut? Find out.

10. Ensenada, Mexico



At number 10 is Ensenada, Mexico, the birthplace of fish tacos.

Ensenada is a port town and it wasn't long before someone decided to fry the fresh catch and add, mayo, salsa and cabbage to it.

It wasn't long before chefs from around the world began to adopt fish tacos though you'd agree they taste way, way better in their birthplace!

Photograph: Gregg Erickson/Creative Commons