Trying new food is one of the best things about travelling, and the best way to get a taste of a place is through its street food. Available from stands, trucks, carts and markets, these easily portable dishes offer a glimpse into a destination’s history, culture and culinary heritage. Here’s our pick of the world’s most delicious street food, including cultural icons such as currywurst and tacos and culinary gems such as walkie talkies and fischbrötchen.
Read on as we reveal the greatest street food dish of them all.
We’ve based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each street food in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.
51: Hot jam doughnut, Australiathehotjamdonutvan/Facebook src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RIWS8pGJoT2ULmhYcu2dTg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/90336242f3971007009fd0839e8eb903>
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Many cultures have their version of a jam or jelly doughnut, but in Victoria, Australia, they do things a little differently. The speciality here is the hot jam doughnut, which has a dough with more yeast than most other types. After the dough has proven and is filled with jam, it’s deep fried and served at once. The jam and the doughnut should be scolding hot when you bite into it – otherwise you’re not experiencing the real deal. It’s possibly the only region in Australia, or even the world, that serves them this way.
50: Pierogi, PolandPramen/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/73TxAN_FZmB4X62X8ChYEA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/39d8ecec500e02e364fd18d72b5fbff9>
The history of the waffle is a long and complicated tale that involves the ancient Greeks, medieval Europe and just about everything in between. Along the way, the humble waffle evolved from a thin wafer to the thicker treat we know and love today – and that’s not even mentioning all the different varieties of waffles served around the world. The Belgian waffle is probably the most famous style, with the Dutch stroopwafel and the American waffle proving almost as popular.
45: Làngos, HungaryPfeiffer/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ghov09bE7Wo3Z66oFXUROA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/8f73050637318cc4fddd64781c8a51e4>
Served from street food vendors across Hungary, làngos is a fluffy, deep-fried bread often rubbed with garlic and salt and topped with anything from sour cream and grated cheese to ham, sausages and yogurt. The savoury bread was traditionally made in a clay oven and apparently rose in popularity during the Hungarian Revolution in 1956 as people looked for comforting sustenance.
44: Jerk chicken, JamaicaFoodio/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4k6t3fkBVwhSjzfUef8bXQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/72850525013c341eeb93857c4b1fbef5>
Donair is the official food of Halifax in Nova Scotia and will not disappoint – particularly as a late-night snack or hangover cure. It’s said to have been invented in the 1970s by Greek immigrant and restaurateur Peter Gamoulakos, as a riff on the classic Greek gyros (more of which later). He experimented and found the winning combination for Halifax residents: a pitta packed with spit-roasted shaved beef, tomatoes, onions and the trademark sweet and garlicky donair sauce.
40: Pasty, UKFoodio/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LrCemXltpiA.Qbe5a5Gn9g–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/8af72f36e5a74f2bd8c09b6f2ca18962>
The origins of pasties are unclear, but today they’re a speciality in the most south-westerly point of the UK: Cornwall. They’re referenced as far back as the 13th century and proved especially popular with Cornish tin miners as a complete meal that could be carried easily and eaten without cutlery. The D-shaped crimped pastry is traditionally filled with beef, potato, swede and onion, but endless variations now exist across the county.
39: Walkie talkies, South Africasockagphoto/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/s4kJBQZNL16wNmYl0CIzeQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/bba2f6e850e83d0a703669d57915f7e7>
One of Trinidad and Tobago’s most popular street foods, doubles is a dish made up of two pieces of fried flatbread (baras), traditionally topped with curried chickpeas and chutney. Enjoyed for breakfast from street vendors and restaurants, its origins can be traced back to 1936, when Emamool and Raheman Rusulan Deen started selling the delicacy from their stall in Princes Town.
35: Jiaozi, Chinamonster_code/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/aZtUOcf5B7pI6BvhKdUkqA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/69537f892ccf8053b92fef5cb7a386ea>
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These Chinese dumplings – often called gyoza in other countries – are made with thin pieces of dough filled with ground meat and vegetables like spring onions and Chinese cabbage. Each tasty package is then sealed by pressing the edges together, and the resulting dumplings are boiled, steamed or fried, then traditionally served alongside a black vinegar and sesame oil dip.
34: Takoyaki, Japansasazawa/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BdbeMTiAlRPvJdseCcFhlQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/136cb784a65dbd62d85e246f9e2fd21a>
These sphere-shaped snacks have been a part of Japanese street food culture for almost a century. Made from a wheat flour batter and cooked in searingly hot, moulded pans, you’ll usually find them stuffed with minced octopus, pickled ginger and onion. Thought to originate in Osaka, it’s believed that vendor Tomekichi Endo created this delicious savoury treat in 1935. Nowadays, you’ll find them all across Japan and the world.
33: Sate kambing, Indonesiachloegunning/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RgeZlNbQwgx55QcvMKMPLA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/f879804884b10ec81d0693fcf00ec8fd>
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To make a Scotch egg, take one boiled egg, wrap it in sausage meat, coat it in breadcrumbs and deep fry it. The backstory of this British street food snack is murky, but it’s believed they were invented in the 19th century – with cooks possibly being inspired by similar dishes from around the world. Today, they’re eaten hot or cold and are a popular picnic food. You’ll find them at many food markets across the UK.
31: Pani câ mèusa, ItalyNoirChocolate/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3hDT423g.1v8C9eHl.Jxtw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/693935997f42f220189f07cbc4abdfca>
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At any festival or food market in Australia, your chances of finding a Dagwood dog are pretty high. This savoury street food snack, inspired by the US-invented corn dog and named after an American comic strip character, consists of a hot dog on a stick, coated in batter and fried for an easy (and very satisfying) snack on the go. Depending on which area you’re in, it might also be called a dippy dog or a Pluto pup.
29: Fischbrötchen, Germanystockcreations/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2OhTl1xkZsc0aufALfp87Q–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/cb3da6c1641b5c0e78f46db53834f1f6>
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This fish sandwich is popular across northern Germany thanks to its access to the coast and abundance of fresh seafood. Each sandwich may vary a little, but the basic idea remains the same: a long bread roll filled with fish and a few other accompaniments such as onion, pickles, remoulade and horseradish sauce. Herring, sprat and mackerel are often used in fischbrötchen.
28: Pretzel, various locationsAnikonaAnn/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TTUCK8OHuo4toHXdd..gDg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/24914792b6951e6342403ab0b30d690f>
A hand-sized pie filled with minced or diced meat and gravy and often topped with a dollop of ketchup, the meat pie sits somewhere between a snack and a full meal. It’s been reported that the average Australian eats 12 meat pies a year, with the average New Zealander consuming 15. Each country claims the meat pie as something of an unofficial national dish, while the annual Great Aussie Pie Competition is always hotly contested.
21: Bánh mì, Vietnamnehophoto/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uCrDDCG8BfG4K2l2wT1e8g–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/616020e63eed0ece54254aa18be65d87>
Arepa is a type of bun made from ground maize, eaten across areas of South America since pre-Columbian times. These days, it’s an everyday staple in Colombia and Venezuela. The flat, round, unleavened patty – which can be steamed, boiled, fried or baked – is stuffed with all sorts of delicacies depending on the region, with popular options including cheese and butter, fried eggs, beans, meat or fish.
18: Tartiflette, FranceFoodio/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ISYd9VEAg8alMaiX8cmcZQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/de56df96c603662bbb0438938f71f6a7>
Take one serving of French fries, smother them in a hearty meat gravy and top with cheese curds, and you’ve got yourself poutine. Said to have emerged in Quebec in the 1950s, its exact origin story is unknown, yet it’s undoubtedly achieved icon status across Canada and beyond. Today, it’s often referred to as Canada’s national dish and annual poutine celebrations take place across the country.
16: Paella, Spainnikkytok/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/COjfO2oRP5U7WRMZ4IDh3w–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/fd8e129f170ac0361334ffc22d8811d8>
Valencians take their paella very seriously – as Jamie Oliver found out to his surprise in 2016. The celebrity chef shared a paella recipe that included a chunk of chorizo, and Spaniards online lambasted him for ‘ruining’ their native dish. To make authentic paella it all starts with the rice, which should be short grain (specifically bomba or Calasparra) which absorbs liquid without becoming mushy. In terms of fillings, traditional Valencian paella includes rabbit, chicken and sometimes snails, while paella de marisco (seafood paella) includes seafood like prawns, mussels, clams and squid.
15: Gryos, Greecebonchan/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QwGirgdFHR_9YNJfffzk2w–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/fd4e4f7edff5befa990b6431429e2688>
Close cousins of Indian dosas, these paper-thin pancakes are made from fermented rice batter and coconut milk. They’re cooked quickly and in a very deep pan, which is what gives them their unusual shape. Hoppers are served for breakfast and dinner, with sweet and savoury options available, though they’re most commonly enjoyed with an egg nestled inside to make for a more robust snack.
10: Dosa, Indiavm2002/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uStvwFfGnD_B613cx798hQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/a92cfc5061b7a37da51de2ba5f5d6f54>
This thin savoury crêpe is an ancient Indian street food snack made from a fermented batter of rice and ground white gram. The batter is usually flavoured with a sprinkle of fenugreek seeds, bringing the characteristic golden hue and crisp texture. The dish dates back to at least the 1st century AD when it was recorded in Tamil literature. Dosas are usually eaten piping hot, either alongside chutney or topped with aloo bhaji or a lentil and vegetable stew.
9: Jambon-beurre, FranceWS-Studio/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/JVUEmwMZwt9WXkhv2XzayQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/d66a85810c164f2efe0539a0fb22937c>
The humble hot dog’s exact origins are hard to track down, but German immigrants brought the general idea to the US in the 1800s. It’s thought the hot dog style we know today was first sold in New York City during the 1860s, sold by vendors across the city and beyond. In the 1890s, the hot dog firmly established itself as a go-to snack at baseball games. Enjoyed worldwide, the classic ketchup- and mustard-topped hot dog has gone on to inspire many variations.
6: Vada pav, IndiaStockImageFactory.com/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/k18CATgulanOWj6OpqOgHg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/b120d543ef5d37ed6789e82540c2447f>
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First popularised in Mumbai in the 1960s, this vegetarian sandwich – sometimes called a Bombay burger – is now available from food stalls and markets across India. The dish is made up of potato mashed with chopped green chilli, garlic, mustard seeds and spices such as asafoetida and turmeric. Once shaped into a ball and dipped in gram flour, it’s deep fried and served in a bread bun. You can jazz it up with an assortment of chutneys and green chilli.
5: Churros, SpainfornStudio/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/B2l6.vXdeADPQSbBQfWvFw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/1867051d99f39a0a1fa9683bff4ffd18>
Among Italy’s most ubiquitous street snacks are these squares or rectangles of pizza. Known as pizza al taglio, the style dates back to the 1950s, when it was first served on the streets of Rome with a simple olive oil and tomato sauce topping. Today, it’s available across the country with all sorts of flavour combinations and is usually priced by weight.
2: Crêpe, Francejoshisanirons/Shutterstock src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/m4izjSD.ktkO0FNxiJNjCg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/lovefood_uk_306/dcea302339c158290927a8c275843c32>
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The true origin of crêpes might never be untangled from the many myths surrounding them. Some claim these thin, unleavened pancakes were invented by accident in the 13th century, while others believe they’ve been around since at least 472 AD. But whatever the real story may be, there’s no doubt that crêpes are the perfect street food. The French enjoy them sweet or savoury, with fillings varying from Nutella and fruit to seafood and meat.
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