14 Global Dishes You Have To Try Before You Die

The world is filled with a multitude of cuisines, each pulling from local flavors and ingredients to create a highly diverse culinary community. Yet with so many delicious dishes out there, it’s difficult to track down and eat the best of the best! Here's a list of the world’s greatest dishes and where you need to visit to eat them.

1. Crème brûlée from France

This decadent custard dessert boasts a rich and creamy center while its brittle sugar surface adds a bit of crunch to every bite.

2. Mango with sticky rice from Thailand

This traditional Thai dessert combines rice, mangoes, and coconut milk for a light and heavenly after-dinner treat.

3. Wild boar stew from Bulgaria

Wild boar tastes similar to pork, and when slow cooked with tomatoes and fresh herbs, it creates a hearty entrée, perfect to sop up with a crusty piece of bread.

4. Dumplings from China

Whether steamed, fried, or boiled, dumplings are a staple Chinese dish. They’re best when stuffed with meat or vegetables, and pair well with soy-based dipping sauces.

5. Falafel from Israel

Falafel is the Israeli equivalent of the American hamburger. Instead of meat, this satisfying sandwich loads a deep dish pita with fried chickpea balls, shredded lettuce, pickled vegetables, and hot sauce, and then tops off the dish with a drizzle of tahini sauce for a flavor-packed bite.

6. Smokey ramen from Japan

Ramen’s an extremely popular Japanese soup that combines noodles, vegetables, and meat in a savory meat or fish broth.

7. Pasta carbonara from Italy

This dish combines some of the world’s most heavenly ingredients -- heavy cream, bacon, and pasta -- to create an indulgent main course.

8. Feijoada from Brazil

This traditional Brazilian dish melts together black beans and meat in a large clay pot to create a succulent stew that is best served over rice.

9. Si gyet khauk swe in Myanmar

The combination of noodles, vegetables, meat, and savory fish sauce creates the ultimate fifth flavor experience. Full of umami goodness, this mouth-watering meal is certain to please all nationalities.

10. Stewed goat from Morocco

Goat is a lean meat that’s commonly featured in Moroccan cooking. Combined with heavy spices like cumin, caraway, fennel, and cloves, the goat creates a rich and spicy stew that pairs perfectly with hearty flat bread.

11. Fish and chips from England

This dish is the quintessential English meal. The light batter adds a crunchy layer to the flaky fish, and when combined with French fries, it makes a satisfying entrée.

12. Schweinshaxe from Germany

Schweinshaxe, also known as ham hock or pork knuckle, is a traditional German roast pork dish. Chefs roast the meat with caraway seed and garlic to create a tender and crispy protein that pairs perfectly with sauerkraut or potatoes.

13. Guinea pig from Peru

While strange to Americans, guinea pig is a major part of the Peruvian diet. It’s most commonly served fried, broiled, or roasted, and tastes similar to dark meat chicken.

14. Bami goreng from Bali

This Southeast Asian dish is similar to lo mein, and combines wheat noodles with meat and vegetables for a savory meal.

What are some of the best dishes you've eaten abroad? Any meals we should add to the list? Add your suggestions in the comments below.