Continental food refers to the cooking style that is used in the European Continent, which highlights majorly the use of olive oil, garlic and other intense herbs and flavors.
Similarly, the French, Italian and Spanish parts of Europe, all do 'continental' dishes which center on olive oil, wine, garlic and herbs like Rosemary etc.. Classing food by style is really about its main flavors which invariably found in the dish. .
Chinese food generally focuses on 3 flavors, Garlic, Spring onion and Ginger as its base in nearly all dishes.
Indian Food uses Garlic, Cumin and Coriander are the base flavors found in almost all Indian dishes.
Thai Food uses Lemon Grass, Garlic, Ginger, Chilli + fraigrant spice
Nepali food rich with tradition + carbohydrates and love
Technical Source: Yubraj Basnet
Technical Source: Yubraj Basnet