Lima, Peru, tops Time Out's list of best food cities for its seafood and affordability, followed by Bangkok, Mexico City, London, and Barcelona in the top five.

Lima is the world’s best city for food in 2026, according to Time Out. The Peruvian capital, a gastronomic powerhouse, was also rated the most affordable food city.

Time Out has ranked the 10 world's best destinations for food - and while Asian cities dominate the list, the UK capital slots snugly into fourth place.