The best places in the world where the tastiest tongue dishes are made

From Mexico City’s bustling taquerías serving tender lengua tacos to Tokyo’s izakayas perfecting delicate gyutan (grilled beef tongue), this category explores how chefs worldwide transform an underappreciated cut into extraordinary culinary experiences. Discover Berlin’s currywurst stands elevating veal tongue with aromatic spices, Istanbul’s historic restaurants braising lamb tongue with pomegranate molasses, and New York’s delis pickling beef tongue for their legendary sandwiches. We spotlight establishments that showcase tongue’s remarkable versatility — Parisian bistros preparing langue de bouf with sauce gribiche, Seoul’s barbecue joints grilling thin-sliced ox tongue over charcoal, and Lima’s Nikkei kitchens serving tuna tongue ceviche. Whether you crave the melt-in-your-mouth texture of Jewish-style boiled tongue with horseradish, the crispy perfection of deep-fried pork tongue, or innovative interpretations like tongue pastrami, these venues prove this humble ingredient deserves gourmet status. From the nose-to-tail butchers of Florence to the fusion eateries of Los Angeles, embark on a global tour of tongue cuisine that challenges perceptions and delights adventurous palates.