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The Greatest Foods in the World

 From iconic street food to legendary comfort dishes, vote for the foods that are most craveable, memorable and globally beloved. 30 nominees REAL PEOPLE REAL OPINIONS BETTER CHOICES
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1 Pizza A near-universal default favourite, pizza combines simplicity, variety and craveable comfort in a format that travels across cultures without losing its appeal. Comment
2 Sushi Sushi turns craft, freshness and restraint into one of the world’s most recognisable and admired food experiences. Comment
3 Tacos Portable, vivid and endlessly adaptable, tacos deliver texture, heat and regional identity in a few unforgettable bites. Comment
4 Pasta From simple tomato sauces to rich ragù, pasta is one of the world’s most versatile and loved foundations for great eating. Comment
5 Burgers The burger’s mix of richness, convenience and endless customisation has made it one of the defining foods of modern global culture. Comment
6 Ramen A great bowl of ramen offers intense broth, texture and warmth, turning an everyday meal into an obsession for diners around the world. Comment
7 Dim Sum Dim sum is as much an experience as a meal, rewarding curiosity, sharing and variety with a table full of small pleasures. Comment
8 Paella Paella brings spectacle, aroma and regional character together, making it one of the most iconic communal dishes in the world. Comment
9 Biryani With layered rice, spices and slow-building fragrance, biryani is one of the most complete and deeply satisfying celebratory dishes anywhere. Comment
10 Croissant A great croissant feels both delicate and indulgent, with buttery layers that make it one of the world’s most admired baked foods. Comment
11 Pho Pho balances fragrance, clarity and comfort in a way that makes it quietly addictive and globally beloved. Comment
12 Dumplings Almost every culture has its version, and the best dumplings combine technique, warmth and immediate emotional appeal. Comment
13 Curry Across countless regional styles, curry remains one of the broadest and most rewarding families of flavour-rich foods. Comment
14 Fried Chicken Crisp coating, juicy meat and pure indulgence make fried chicken one of the world’s most irresistible pleasures. Comment
15 Gelato Gelato earns its place through concentration of flavour, silky texture and pure dessert joy. Comment
16 Bibimbap A brilliant mix of colour, texture and flavour makes bibimbap feel both wholesome and deeply satisfying. Comment
17 Kebab Whether skewered, carved or wrapped, great kebabs are built on smoke, spice and instant craving appeal. Comment
18 Peking Duck Few dishes combine ceremony, texture and luxurious flavour quite like properly prepared Peking duck. Comment
19 Lasagna Lasagna turns sauce, pasta and richness into one of the world’s most dependable crowd-pleasers. Comment
20 Ice Cream Simple, nostalgic and endlessly variable, ice cream remains one of the world’s most joyful foods. Comment
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The Greatest Foods in the World

30 nominees
1 Pizza Comment
2 Sushi Comment
3 Tacos Comment
4 Pasta Comment
5 Burgers Comment
6 Ramen Comment
7 Dim Sum Comment
8 Paella Comment
9 Biryani Comment
10 Croissant Comment
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11 Pho Comment
12 Dumplings Comment
13 Curry Comment
14 Fried Chicken Comment
15 Gelato Comment
16 Bibimbap Comment
17 Kebab Comment
18 Peking Duck Comment
19 Lasagna Comment
20 Ice Cream Comment
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