37. The world's cheapest delicacy? 40. Bibimbap, Korea Mixed vegetables and beef, sitting atop steaming-hot rice, held together by a half-raw egg. The beauty of this Korean dish lies at least partially in the diner's DIY mixing of the ingredients. Bibambap is best when served in a heated bowl, and eaten with metal chopsticks. 39. Masala dosa, India A crispy, rice-batter crepe encases a spicy mix of mashed potato, which is then dipped in coconut chutney, pickles, tomato-and-lentil-based sauces and other condiments. It’s a fantastic breakfast food that’ll keep you going till lunch, when you’ll probably come back for another. Also on CNNGo: 34. but brilliant. 38. Warm brownie and vanilla ice cream, Global There are some diners who will not frequent an establishment if it does not have brownie and ice cream on the dessert menu. You may call them fools. We do, too, but having done so we then happily leave the first restaurant after the main course to visit one we know has this perfect dessert on offer. 32. If you were on a million menus you'd have big claws too. 37. Potato chips, United States Despite major criticisms suggesting that potato chips aren't real food, voters like Deepti Ravi believe that they "rock." What started as a chef's on a fussy diner is now one of the world’s most foods. But think of them this way -- if a single chip cost, say, US$5, it’d be a far greater (and more popular) delicacy than caviar, a prize worth fighting wars over. 31. Clucking great. 36. Moo nam tok, Thailand Grilled pork combined with lemon juice, green onions, chili, mint sprigs, fish sauce and toasted rice. Legend has it the blood from the meat along with the dressing inspired some happy carnivore to name this brilliant dish “waterfall (nam tok moo) meat.”
30. Cheeseburger, United States The power of cheese? Add it to an ordinary hamburger, the food gets pushed up 13 spots in the poll. 26. As photogenic as a food can get. 29. crab, Singapore Reader ST suggested that chili crabs, contrary to popular beliefs, aren't difficult to make. "Fantastic list of delicious food! Chilli Crabs are actually very easy to prepare. Here is for you :)" ST forgot to mention, however, that it is difficult to stop eating it. Also on CNNGo: 23. The messiest, meatiest food for champions. 28. Barbecue pork, Hong Kong Along with many comments left by reader Louis4, s/he wrote, "TX bbq tastes like turds. Is that all you have beside that boring food?" Here you go, Louis4. Your fellow readers suggested the Chinese version of barbecue pork. This honey-coated meat is sweet, tender and it goes well with everything -- rice, noodles or even by itself. Ask for the half-fat, half-lean barbecue pork to really indulge in this delicacy. 22. Egg on your face can be a good thing. 27. Tacos, Mexico A fresh, handmade tortilla stuffed with small chunks of grilled beef rubbed in oil and sea salt then covered with guacamole, salsa, onions, cilantro or anything else you want perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is the reason few visitors leave Mexico weighing less than when they arrived. 21. A salty, vinegary homage to the basics. 26. Penang assam laksa, Malaysia Poached, flaked mackerel, tamarind, chili, mint, lemongrass, onion, pineapple … one of Malaysia’s most popular dishes is an addictive spicy-sour fish broth with noodles (especially great when fused with ginger), that’ll have your nose running before the spoon even hits your lips.