American cuisine consists of the cooking style and traditional dishes prepared in the United States. It has been significantly influenced by Europeans, Indigenous Americans, Africans, Latin Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and many other cultures and traditions.

Now, restaurants that call themselves New American—or are described as such by reviews, diners, and search platforms—boast menus featuring dishes like kimchi bouillabaisse, elote-laden pasta, chicken tikka-topped pizza, and shrimp toast benedict.

What are its characteristics? Regionalism, standardization, and variety are the three characteristics of American cuisine. In contrast to other nations, the United States does not have a repertoire of recognizable dishes, such as coq au vin for France, saltfish for Jamaica, or Yorkshire pudding for England.