America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
Walk down any main street in the United States and you’re likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you’re looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Providence using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
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American: Avenue N Providence
– Rating: 5.0/5 (84 reviews)
– Address: 959 Hope St Providence, RI 02906
– Categories: Bars, Seafood, American
– Read more on Yelp
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Chinese: Chinatown On Thayer
– Rating: 4.5/5 (231 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 277 Thayer St Providence, RI 02906
– Categories: Chinese
– Read more on Yelp
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Cuban: V&J Deli/Grocery
– Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 272 Public St Providence, RI 02905
– Categories: Cuban
– Read more on Yelp
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Greek: Rosalina
– Rating: 4.0/5 (480 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 50 Aborn St Providence, RI 02903
– Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Greek
– Read more on Yelp
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Indian: Cilanter
– Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
– Address: 168 Atwells Ave Providence, RI 02903
– Categories: Indian
– Read more on Yelp
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Italian: Cocina Sabrosa
– Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
– Address: 601 Cranston St Providence, RI 02909
– Categories: Italian, Dominican, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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Japanese: Pvd Noodle Bar
– Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 187 Mathewson St Providence, RI 02903
– Categories: Noodles, Ramen
– Read more on Yelp
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Korean: Hanju Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
– Address: 422 Atwells Ave The Royal Bobcat Providence, RI 02909
– Categories: Korean, Cajun/Creole, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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Mexican: Casa Azul Taqueria
– Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 890 Allens Ave Providence, RI 02905
– Categories: Tacos, Vegan, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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Thai: Champa
– Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 93 Hope St Providence, RI 02906
– Categories: Thai, Soup, Laotian
– Read more on Yelp
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Vietnamese: Asian Bakery & Fast Food
– Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 310 Broad St Providence, RI 02907
– Categories: Bakeries, Vietnamese, Thai
– Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.
