The cuisine of Tumland is largely driven by local ingredients and seasonal variations. As a nation that worships Tumaniti, a religion focused around nature and the sea, many dishes are vegetarian or seafood.
Historical influences came from Jackian cuisine and Sconian culture. Since the 1960s, new cuisines from Sur and Oslandet have become increasingly popular, especially Tranquillian dishes.
Motu cuisine
The archipelago is known for its animal-friendly dishes, with very few dishes including meat or animal products. Another trend in Motu cuisine is the use of narcotics, such as shrooms or sprinklings of opium. A few well known dishes are huamata mushroom,pini ki runga riwai and huamata purua pepa. Motu dishes have become increasingly rarer in Tumanitun cuisine, with mainland food being favored, especially by tourists.
Mainland cuisine
Mainland Tumanitun dishes have recieved major influence from both jackian and sconian cuisine due to Tumland's previous occupation by both. The most famous arabic dishes in Tumland are: Tumanitun salad, fattoush, matbucha, tabbouleh and raheb. Popular dishes with jackian influence include burgers, pizza and barbeques. In Tumanitun history, seafood was prominant, with dishes like fish and chips and koura being very popular in coastal regions.
Alcohol
Tumland has one of the largest alcohol industries in the world, with beer, spirits and wines making their way into almost every dish. Tourists new to Tumland are advised to eat small portions of local food, as Tumanituns have a higher tolerance to the alcohol on average.
Food and religion
A common misbelief is the association of drugs and Tumaniti, due to Tumland's drug laws. Tumaniti has no rule indicating the use of recreational drugs, and the association only exists because of Tumanitun sterotypes.