The best travels always involve plenty of food, from iconic national dishes to lesser-known local specialities, and every recipe comes with its own fascinating story. Here, we look at some of the world's most delicious dishes that everyone should try at least once, whether that's cooked at home, sampled in a restaurant or (best of all) enjoyed in its place of origin.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the world's most delicious dishes – counting down to the tastiest of all.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each dish in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.​