Tokyo has taken the top spot in the international cities category of Food & Wine‘s annual Global Tastemaker awards.

The awards celebrate the best food and drink experiences and destinations in the United States and abroad.

“From a boundary-pushing pizzeria in Caserta, Italy, to a family-owned Thai restaurant in Los Angeles and a fresh new Mexican-American cocktail bar pulsating with its own rhythm in New York City, this list [Global Tastemakers] spotlights the finest culinary experiences around the world,” said Hunter Lewis, editor-in-chief, Food & Wine. “Each winner of our Global Tastemakers offers a thoughtful and passionate approach to cuisine, hospitality, and a true taste of place that will inspire readers to book their next trip.”

The Global Tastemaker awards were voted on by 180 food and travel writers from across the globe and ranked by an expert judging panel. A baker’s dozen of cities make up the 2024 list of top international cities for food and drink. Joining Tokyo are:

• Istanbul, Turkey
• Mexico City, Mexico
• Paris, France
• Lima, Peru
• Rome, Italy
• Singapore
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Osaka, Japan
• Madrid, Spain
• Kyoto, Japan
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The top 10 U.S. cities for food and drinks are:

1. New York City, New York
2. New Orleans, Louisiana
3. Chicago, Illinois
4. Austin, Texas
5. Los Angeles, California
6. Charleston, South Carolina
7. Miami, Florida
8. Washington, D.C.
9. Portland, Maine
10. Honolulu, Hawai’i

The Global Tastemakers awards also honor the best restaurants and bars as well as the best hotels, cruises, airports and airlines for food and drink.

In addition to Tokyo, Japan, the  Global Tastemaker winners in the other international categories are:

• Best International Restaurant: Mérito, Lima, Peru
• Best International Hotel for Food and Drinks: The Lodhi, New Delhi, India
• Best City for Coffee: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Best International City for Bakeries: Paris, France
• Best Market for Food and Drinks: La Boqueria, Barcelona, Spain
• Best International Hotel Bar: Connaught Bar, London
• Best International Bar: Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo
• Best Airline for Food and Drinks: Emirates Airways
• Best Airport for Food and Drinks: Changi, Singapore
• Best Cruise Line for Food and Drinks: Silversea

To access the methodology and the full list and description of honorees in all categories, visit foodandwine.com/globaltastemakers.