Street food: the 30 most popular bites around the world

The online magazine Taste, a reference in gastronomy, published a ranking of the most popular street foods around the world. See in the following pictures which ones are eaten the most!

Tacos from Mexico top the list. These are wheat or corn tortillas stuffed with the most diverse ingredients, such as meat, cheese, and, almost always, spicy sauces.

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The dish was inspired by the way of making explosives, used in silver mines in the 18th century. At the time, gunpowder was wrapped in papers, which were inserted between the stones.

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A slice of cheese is what differentiates the cheeseburger from the traditional hamburger. In principle, the concept was not well accepted, since it took the spotlight away from the succulent meat. But, the idea gained strength and, today, it ranks second among the best street foods.

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Traditionally grilled over charcoal, Yakitori consists of pieces of chicken inserted into a skewer called kushi, which can be made of steel or bamboo.

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Made from wholemeal flour, roti is a kind of unleavened bread that is baked on an iron plate, called tava, an important tool in Indian cuisine.

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Affectionately called Bao, Baozi is a steamed bun with a wide variety of fillings, ranging from meat and vegetables to sweet options.

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Once again, food of Mexican origin figures in the ranking of the 10+. Nachos (tortilla chips with melted cheese and jalapeños) have become popular around the world and have conquered the most peculiar palates.

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Pho is much more than a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. It is a delicacy that dictates the way of life of a people. The recipe can vary and include very simple or more complex ingredients.

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Popularly, the origin of the burrito dates back to the 19th century and takes its name in allusion to the way donkeys carried the sleeping bags and backpacks of cowboys in northern Mexico. The idea ended up in gastronomy, in the form of an open tortilla, in which stuffing was added (meat, beans, avocado, rice, peppers).

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The origin of the corn-based dish is Aztec. Wrapped in corn (or banana) husks and steamed, the filling can be sweet or savory. Traditionally, the delicacy is accompanied by atole, a hot drink, also made from corn.

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There are those who think that the fajita is Mexican, however, the dish is traditional in Texas. The delight consists of a stew of marinated and grilled meat served with wheat tortillas.

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One of the most traditional dishes in England, Fish, and Chips, consists of white fish fillet and French fries in large slices. The deliciousness can be accompanied by vinegar, mushy peas, curry sauce, ketchup, brown sauce, or a cup of sweet milky tea.

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Pad Thai is a Thai tradition in the form of gastronomy. The dish is a savory stir-fry with rice noodles, tofu, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, and eggs. It can also be made with beef, chicken, and pork.

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Beloved around the world, Yakissoba is a kind of fried noodle mixed with a variety of meats and vegetables.

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Just the smell of the churro already brings comfort and certainty of deliciousness. Elongated, crunchy, and sprinkled with sugar, it's a delight for those who can't do without a sweet treat.

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Dondurma is a more consistent kind of ice cream. Its variant is its resistance to melting and its particularly dense and chewy texture. These characteristics come from the use of two thickening agents to the basic mixture of milk and sugar: Arabic gum, also known as mastic resin, and salep — a type of flour made from the root of the ancient purple orchid.

This is yet another tradition of Japanese cuisine that is successful around the world. Miso soup is made from soybeans, a broth called dashi, miso paste, and various additional ingredients such as seaweed or tofu.

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It is a type of Korean pancake that is served as an appetizer, side dish or eaten as a snack. Traditionally they are savory, although there is a wide variety in the sweet version.

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All kinds of meat, including the most exotic ones, are welcome when it comes to the traditional Satay. The traditional Indonesian dish consists of a meat skewer served with a separate sauce.

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It consists of a vertical stew of meats, such as pork and chicken (in Greece) or lamb and veal (popular in other countries), served in thin slices, accompanied by pita bread, and vegetables such as tomato, onion, lettuce, and cucumber.

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Pies are unique sandwiches stuffed with Mexican ingredients (beans, avocado, ham, cheese, jalapeños). There are two varieties of bread incorporated into the pies, the traditional French-influenced bolillos and the similar round teleras, which are authentic Mexican products from Puebla de Zaragoza.

Tteokbokki is considered one of Korea's main dishes and is made from cylinder-shaped rice noodles, sweet red pepper sauce, and pieces of fish.

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Falafel is an excellent option for vegetarians on duty. The dumplings, made from chickpeas, have a controversial origin and can be considered from Egypt, Lebanon, and Palestine.

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Shaobing resembles a flatbread, divided into several layers, brushed, internally with sesame paste, and covered with its seeds. It is one of the favorite snacks in northern China.

These delicacies resemble small meatballs made from ground beef or lamb. Köfte can be seasoned in a variety of ways, either kadin budu covered in egg and fried, or içli köfte, full of flavor due to a large amount of butter.

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Japan is a country that really has a tradition of street food. Karaage is actually a Japanese cooking technique in which various foods are first lightly coated with arrowroot starch and then fried. The recipe is most closely associated with chicken and involves a special variant called tatsutaage, where the pieces are first marinated in a mixture of sake, soy sauce, and sugar.

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Gyudon enters this ranking for being one of the most popular and cheapest fast food dishes in Japan. It is made with meat and onions, and served over a bowl of rice.

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And one more grill joins the ranking. This time, it comes from Greece and is prepared with small cubes of pork, chicken, lamb, or meat grilled on a skewer. It is usually served in souvlatzidika, small specialty restaurants.

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A baguette stuffed with meat, condiments, vegetables, and unlimited possibilities (cold cuts, French butter, fresh mayonnaise, liver pâté, cucumber, coriander, pickles, oyster sauce, garlic…) such as bánh mì, a Vietnamese specialty, developed during the colonial period, one of the few happy legacies of the era.

And who doesn't love fries? Of course, it would have a place in the ranking of the best street foods. The Canadian poutine comes super crispy and comes with a thick brown gravy dotted with chunks of light, soft, semi-creamy cheese curds.

Negima is a variation of traditional yakitori. The delight is made with sliced chicken thighs or skewered breasts together with pieces of chives. The seasoning takes a thick and subtly sweet soy sauce, known as tara.