From hamburgers and hot dogs to Buffalo wings and chimichangas, the US is credited with inventing some of the world's most famous dishes. Here, we look at how some of America's most renowned meals were created and highlight where you can try out the regional favourites for yourself. 

Click or scroll through our gallery as we reveal the USA's most famous dishes, counting down to the most iconic of all.

We've based our ranking on the popularity and cultural significance of each food, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.