Australia is renowned for boasting a multicultural melting pot of cuisines. But, while many signature dishes have gone global – think avo toast, ricotta pancakes, sweetcorn fritters and flat whites – Aussies like to keep some cherished specialities and homegrown brands to themselves. Only Australia could come up with something as delightful as a Lamington, after all. Here, we reveal the dishes, ingredients and branded goods that you’re unlikely to find anywhere else.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover some of Australia's best and most unusual dishes, ranked to the most iconic of all.

We've based our ranking on the popularity of each food in Australia, as well as on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team.