Fried dumplings, also known as pot stickers, are a favorite Asian dish. InkFreeNews photo.
A new study has found that Chinese food is the most Googled cuisine in the US, according to Google search data.
The research, conducted by barbecue experts foodfirefriends.com, analyzed Google search data for the world’s 40 most popular cuisines in different US states to find out which cuisines Americans are most searching for (and eating).
With an average of over 3.35 million searches per month in the US alone, Chinese is America’s favorite food.
With an average of 1.22 million Google searches in the US, Mexican is Americans’ second favorite food. Known for its spices and hot sauces, this cuisine is sought after and appreciated around the world.
Thai food is third in the ranking. With over 823,000 monthly Google searches in the US, Thai remains one of the first choices of Americans when it comes to foreign cuisines.
Logging an average of 673,000 Google searches, Indian food is the fourth most Googled food in America.
Another Asian cuisine is in fifth place. Showing an average of 246,000 Google searches in the US, Korean food is the fifth most popular cuisine in the United States, followed by Japanese (with an average of 201,000 Google searches per month in the US) and soul food (201,000).
Greek, Italian and Hawaiian food follow in the rankings with an average of 165,000, 165,000 and 90,500 searches in the US.
A spokesperson for foodfirefriends.com comments on the findings:
“It’s fascinating to see food from four different Asian countries in the top five of the ranking. Each of the cuisines offers a wide variety of delicious dishes, and they have clearly become must-haves for Americans, whether they’re cooking at home, ordering takeout, or dining out.”
The study was conducted by foodfirefriends.com, which is dedicated to helping users grill and grill better by offering practical guides, recipes and advice on all aspects of outdoor cooking.
Below is a list of the most popular cuisines in the US based on average monthly searches:
