Fish and chips, Pasta carbonara, Churrasco, Spring rolls, Shakshouka, Tandoori chicken

It's hard to say which country has the best cuisine in the world, as there are so many distinctive flavors and styles of preparing food out there. But there are definitely some dishes that have made their mark in world cuisine. Be it Italian, Japanese, or Mexican, even if you've never been to the home countries of some of these dishes, you're probably well familiar with most of them.

To feast your eyes (and test your drooling), click on for 30 of the world's most popular dishes. Bon appétit!

Ramen

Ramen is a noodle soup that first appeared in Japan in 1910, when Chinese cooks combined the noodles with a salty broth. Its name was derived from the pronunciation of the Chinese word lamian, meaning pulled noodles.

Paella

This rice dish hails from Valencia and shines as one of the most renowned and cherished dishes of Spain. The saffron-flavored rice dish includes meat, seafood, and vegetables.

Tacos

This dish from Mexico dates back to the country's 18th-century silver mines, when the word taco referred to gunpowder that was wrapped in a piece of paper and inserted into rocks.

Gyoza

Japanese gyozas are crescent-shaped dumplings that originated from the traditional Chinese jiaozi dumplings. Stuffed with a mixture of meat and vegetables, it's one of the most popular dishes in Japan.

Quiche

This popular French pie is filled with eggs and cream, and anything from bacon, cheese, and leeks. The most popular versions are quiche Lorraine, quiche Florentine, and quiche Provençale.

Fish and chips

Most Brits would agree that there is nothing more British than fish and chips. This national dish consists of a freshly fried white fish fillet and large French fries.

Kimchi

Koreans love fermented pickled vegetables, and they keep it interesting! Kimchi is made from napa cabbage, marinated with hot chili peppers, salty fish paste, leeks, ginger, sugar, and garlic.

Biryani

While the exact origin of this dish is uncertain, it's particularly popular in North Indian. The main ingredients of biryani are basmati rice, spices, and a base of meat, shrimp, vegetables, and so on. Dried fruits, nuts, and yogurt can also be added.

Pasta carbonara

A typical Roman dish, pasta carbonara is prepared by simply tossing spaghetti with guanciale (cured pork jowl), egg yolks, and Pecorino Romano cheese.

Gyros

One of the most popular street foods in Greece, gyros consists of either pork or chicken meat. The meat is sliced in thin shavings and then placed in a pita bread with tzatziki and fresh vegetables.

Churrasco

Churrasco is a Brazilian barbecue method where juicy pieces of beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken, and more are placed on big skewers and grilled over wood fire. It all started in the early 1800s, when European settlers in southern Brazil would get together and grill large portions of meat on skewers.

Spring rolls

Spring rolls are traditional Chinese snacks consisting of thin sheets of dough, which are filled with various ingredients, then deep-fried. Common fillings include shredded pork, shrimp, mushrooms, and cabbage.

Shakshouka

This Maghrebi dish is all about poached eggs in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic. It's commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and served with bread.

Tandoori chicken

This South Asian dish is chicken marinated in yogurt and spices. It's traditionally roasted in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven.

Lasagna

One of the oldest types of pasta dishes, lasagna is made of very wide, flat sheets. Popular fillings include ragù, béchamel sauce, vegetables, and cheese, such as ricotta, mozzarella, or Parmesan.