Typical food

[ratóncolorao]

Would it be correct to use the term "Typical food" to refer to that particular way of cooking of a certain place? For example: This is the typical food of a seaside town

Thank you very much

 

[mmasny]

I'm not a native speaker, but I'm sure it's OK. I've heard it many times. Also typical foods.

 

[Amigos4]

Would it be correct to use the term "Typical food" to refer to that particular way of cooking of a certain place? For example: This is the typical food of a seaside town

Thank you very much

"Typical food" is common usage in US.
Example: "Pizza, burgers, and fries are typical food choices for teenagers in the United States." ;-) Or, "A typical breakfast in the US might include eggs, fruit juice, and coffee."

 

[Amigos4]

Would it be correct to use the term "Typical food" to refer to that particular way of cooking of a certain place? For example: This is the typical food of a seaside town

Thank you very much

Check out Typical Foods of Every State/Region of US? - General Chowhounding Topics - Chowhound for 'typical food" preferences in the US. ;-)

 

[Mehrgan]

Would it be correct to use the term "Typical food" to refer to that particular way of cooking of a certain place? For example: This is the typical food of a seaside town

Thank you very much

How about "local dishes"?

 

[ratóncolorao]

The term is used in the US but not in the same way as in a Spanish-speaking country. For example, in Mexico, an average restaurant will advertise that it offers food typical of a region. I can't think of any menu in the US that would use "typical" in this sense. They may indicate that they offer regional foods or that they offer cajun cusine - but they probably don't use the word "typical" in the same sense that it is used in Mexico. I believe what the original poster had in mind was some term that meant - tipica comida - or typical food. Tacos made from beef tongue is an example. The difference is subtle, but is it there. Maybe the original poster can enlighted us on this matter.

I have to write a few lines concerning typical French food, suddenly I doubted about the term "typical" so I decided to consult it.
Looking thouroughly I have found this example in the Cambridge dictionary:

This sort of hot and spicy food is very typical of the food in the south of the country.

And yes, in Spanish we say "comida típica" of a certain place, as far as that food is made only in that region, town, etc.

Thank you. As always you all are of great help.:-D