Every year food lovers and popular food and drink websites highlights top most ordered dishes that has a universal appeal and are found basically in any corner of this green, green world.
For food lovers there is an unprecedented interest in trying out amazing dishes out there. With so many countries and regions offering different and unique culinary delight, gastro enthusiasts get a chance to explore delectable dishes from across the globe.
Here, we take a gastronomic journey across the globe to explore five most ordered dishes that have captured the hearts and have been crowned the best of the best. These dishes have been selected taking in consideration the number of times they have been ordered both online and offline, average user ratings for dishes, and reviews received from multiple online platforms.
Picanha-Brazil
Ingredients: Fresh cut of beef
Cooking Method: Churrasco-The meat is first grilled, then sliced off of a skewer
Flavors: Rich, beefy flavour with a distinctive fat cap that adds to its juiciness and taste.
Cultural Significance: A prized cut of beef, particularly popular in churrascarias (Brazilian steakhouses).
Variations: Available. Example – Fraldinha, Alcatra, Cupim
Pastel de nata -Portugal Cuisine
Ingredients: Puff pastry, egg yolks, sugar, cream, milk, and vanilla
Cooking Method: Baked at a high temperature
Flavors: Creamy and sweet egg custard tart with a hint of vanilla
Cultural Significance: An 18th century Portugal Pastry treat that was traditionally in Lisbon.
Variations: None
Pizza Napoletana- Italian cuisine
Ingredients: Thin, chewy crust; San Marzano tomatoes; fresh mozzarella cheese; basil; olive oil
Cooking Method: Wood-fired oven
Flavors: Perfectly charred crust with a burst of fresh, simple flavors
Cultural Significance: Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Variations: Available. Different types of pizza such as Margherita, AL Taglio, Quattro Formaggi, Pizzette, BBQ Chicken, Veggie, and Meat Lovers.
Guotie (Dimsums)- Northern Chinese cuisine
Ingredients: Filled with minced pork, Chinese cabbage, scallions, ginger, rice wine, and sesame seed oil.
Cooking Method: Pan-fried variety of the Chinese jiaozi dumpling
Flavors: Savory and aromatic filling with the flavors of pork, vegetables, and seasonings like ginger and scallions.
Cultural Significance: It is a popular variety of jiaozi (Chinese dumplings) and is often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer in Chinese cuisine.
Variations: Available in Vegetarian, Seafood, Chicken, Spicy, Steamed avatars.
Korean fried chicken (Chikin)- Korean cuisine
Ingredients: Chicken, flour, cornstarch, potato starch, rice wine, spicy gochujang sauce, soy garlic sauce
Cooking Method: Battered and deep-fried chicken pieces
Flavors: From spicy and savoury to sweet and tangy, the dish is crispy and crunchy exterior with tender and juicy chicken inside.
Cultural Significance: International popularity and is commonly found in Korean restaurants worldwide.
Variations: Yes, different variations available.
Other than these, Roti Canai – A Malaysian flatbread, Phat Kaphrao – A Thai stir-fry dish, Butter Garlic Naan – An Indian flatbread, Tangbao – Chinese soup dumplings filled with savoury broth, Shashlik – Russian skewered meat and many more have been rated high by users worldwide.
