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- IKEA has stores in 38 countries across the world.
- The retailer’s food courts are usually stocked with various elements of Swedish cuisine. But internationally, the menus diverge.
- From poutine in Canada to shawarma in Saudi Arabia, IKEA’s international food courts offer customers a blend of international and Swedish cuisine.
IKEA is the world’s largest furniture retailer, according to Forbes.
It’s also one of the largest international restaurant chains.
Most IKEA food courts are famous for offering customers meatballs, a nod to the retailer’s Scandinavian country of origin, Sweden. But with 313 stores in 38 countries and territories, IKEA’s international menu varies from country to country. From Germany to India, IKEA stores across the world offer divergent dining experiences that are influenced by their location.
Read more: The hidden psychology behind Ikea’s food court
Of course, most IKEA food courts still offer customers the option for their fix of signature Swedish meatballs.
Here are some dishes you can only find in IKEA food courts outside of the US:
Though IKEA opened its first store in Paris last May, the retailer has other locations throughout France.
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In addition to meatballs and green beans, this French IKEA offers macarons for dessert.
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At first glance, IKEA food courts in Canada appear similar to those in America.
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