1. Costa Rica
   Canada
2. Belize
   Belgium

Although it isn't official, many Canadians believe that poutine should be considered the national dish. Poutine is a combination of crispy fries topped with cheese curd and gravy.

1. Scotland
   Finland
2. Algeria
   Peru

Oatmeal, meat, spices, and onions are stuffed into a sheep's stomach and slowly cooked to make haggis. In Scotland, they call haggis the national dish, and it's usually served with a heaping helping of mashed potatoes.

1. France
   Spain
2. India
   Chile

Pastel de Choclo is one of the favorite dishes of Chile, To make this dish, beef, onions, olives and raisins are topped with a sweet corn crust. Pastel de Choclo is then served straight out of the oven.

1. Jamaica
   Georgia
2. Germany
   Norway

To sample an authentic Khatchapuri, you will have to go all the way to Georgia. Khatchapuri is a bread stuffed with Sulguni cheese. After being baked, the bread is topped with a soft-cooked egg and butter before serving.

1. Iceland
   Greenland
2. Morocco
   Norway

If you have a sudden craving for week-old, air-dried fish, book yourself a flight to Norway. Lutefisk is one of nation's favorite foods. Bonus: It's made with lye, which is poisonous.

1. Thailand
   Indonesia
2. Philippines
   Ecuador

After being marinated in garlic and vinegar, the chicken in chicken adobo is fried and simmered. In the Philippines, it is traditionally served over rice.

1. Ukraine
   China
2. Thailand
   Italy

Borscht is a beet root soup that starts with a pork or beef broth base. In the Ukraine, it is sometimes served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh herbs.

1. Uruguay
   Brazil
2. Malta
   Spain

It's nearly impossible to think of paella without thinking of Spain. Traditionally, paella is a pan full of rice cooked with vegetables and meat or seafood. In Spain, it is topped with fresh sprigs of rosemary.

1. Peru
   Switzerland
2. Canada
   France

After hitting some of the finest slopes in the world, you can return to the lodge and order the traditional Swiss dish of Rosti. Rosti is made by grating and frying potatoes until they resemble flat pancakes.

1. Spain
   Greece
2. Mexico
   Bolivia

Everyone loves tacos! The national dish of Mexico has become a favorite around the world, but you need to head past the Rio Grande to enjoy the authentic ones.

1. Kenya
   Egypt
2. South Africa
   Morocco

You can thank Morocco for the tasty invention of tagine. Tagine is chicken stew cooked with vegetables, preserved lemons and a variety of spices. After careful cooking, it's served over a bed of couscous.

1. New Zealand
   Australia
2. Fiji
   Micronesia

Pavlova is one of New Zealand's favorite desserts, and it's easy to see why! Layers of meringue are filled with whipped topping and topped with local fruits like kiwi. It's a true treat!

1. China
   Vietnam
2. Russia
   Sicily

When Russians make pelmeni, they are very particular about the stuffing. Using ground beef, lamb and pork to specific blends, the dumplings are lightly seasoned and boiled to perfection.

1. United States
   France
2. Argentina
   Jamaica

In addition to laying claim to the hamburger and the hot dog, the United States also gets to claim mac and cheese. Whether it's homemade from a soul food kitchen or out of the box at home, Americans cannot get enough of its warm, cheesy goodness.

1. Finland
   Austria
2. Iceland
   Cuba

Hakarl is one of Iceland's most favorite dishes. Fresh shark meat is left to ferment until it reaches perfection. It's not a dish for the unadventurous. Tony Bourdain almost gave up his traveling culinary career after being served this on an early episode of "Cook's Tour."

1. Italy
   Greece
2. Thailand
   United States

Layers of eggplant with lamb and creamy sauce make moussaka one of Greece's favorite foods. Although it resembles lasagna, it contains no pasta at all.

1. India
   Guyana
2. Brazil
   England

Although fish and chips once held the title of England's favorite dish, it was recently knocked off the top by chicken tikka masala. Modern English cuisine has been heavily influenced by the country's multi-national makeup.

1. Hong Kong
   China
2. India
   Egypt

Traditionally served with a sweet bean sauce, Peking duck hails from China. The sweet glaze of the duck turns crispy during baking which makes it a tasty meal.

1. Cuba
   Mexico
2. Spain
   Malta

Sweet plantain fritters and rice accompany Cuba's famous Ropa Vieja. Ropa Vieja is flank steak cooked in a tomato sauce until tender and juicy.

1. Mexico
   Fiji
2. Peru
   Vietnam

Using everything from crab to sea bass, ceviche is raw fish cooked by the acidity of lime juice. Due to its recent popularity, you can order ceviche nearly anywhere these days. However, you should head to Peru to experience the real deal.

1. Luxembourg
   Russia
2. Brazil
   Cuba

Brazilian feijoada is a meat and kidney bean stew that will really stick to your ribs. Packed with protein, the vegetables are optional in this hearty dish.

1. Sicily
   Germany
2. Morocco
   France

Filled with either savory or sweet toppings, crepes are the national dish of France. Although they resemble pancakes, crepes are lighter, thinner and always filled.

1. Germany
   Denmark
2. Italy
   Belgium

Denmark is the home to the frikadeller. Meat is combined with milk and eggs to make this dish. Then, the meatballs are fried and served alongside boiled potatoes.

1. Germany
   Belize
2. Bahamas
   Canada

After cuts of beef are marinated in spices, vinegar and juniper berries, Germans love to serve sauerbraten alongside a large helping of potatoes or red cabbage. There are many variations of this dish, but it is a favorite in Germany.

1. Hungary
   Germany
2. Austria
   Russia

Hungary is home to many delicious dishes, but it is most famous for its goulash. Goulash is a spicy stew made with paprika, potatoes and choice cuts of meat. We're hungary just thinking about it.

1. England
   Indonesia
2. India
   Micronesia

After being marinated in yogurt and spices, chicken pieces are cooked in a clay oven. In India, they call the oven a tandoori oven. The dish can be made without the special oven, though!

1. Thailand
   Vietnam
2. Indonesia
   Samoa

Fried rice with meat and vegetables, sometimes topped with a fried egg makes nasi goreng one of Indonesia's favorite dishes. If you ask nicely, they will serve it to you with a side of sausage.

1. Spain
   Italy
2. Mexico
   Panama

Polenta is a popular dish that can be ordered nearly anywhere in the world. Made from cornmeal porridge, the Italians know many different ways to make and to serve a perfect polenta.

1. Cambodia
   Laos
2. Vietnam
   Thailand

The small nation of Laos is the proud inventor of larb. Ground meat is combined with rice, lime, chili and mint to create its unique flavors.

1. Pakistan
   Iraq
2. Iran
   Saudi Arabia

To make a chelo kabab, ground beef and lamb are skewered on a kabab and served with saffron rice. It's a local favorite of people in Iran.

1. Morocco
   Venezuela
2. Germany
   Ivory Coast

If you want to try a real treat, head to the Ivory Coast and try an aloco. Aloco is the name of the dish that locals call deep-fried plantains rubbed with one of the spiciest mixtures on earth.

1. China
   Italy
2. Japan
   Vietnam

The pre-packed ramen you can buy in nearly any store has nothing on the authentic Japanese version. Wheat noodles are carefully made by hand, stewed in a fish or meat broth and topped with scallions and spices. You won't find any better ramen anywhere else.

1. Bahrain
   Iraq
2. Japan
   Israel

To create falafel, chickpea flour is combined with spices and deep fried to perfection. In Israel, they like to serve falafel with a side of savory hummus.

1. Switzerland
   Nepal
2. Sweden
   United States

To experience and authentic dal bhat, you must set your sights toward Nepal. Dal bhat is a stew consisting of lentils, spices and clarified butter traditionally served over a bed of steamed rice.

1. Norway
   Iceland
2. Ireland
   The Netherlands

Known for their liberal attitude, The Netherlands is also a great place to visit for food. If you find yourself visiting the country, you should try stamppot. A stamppot is a potato-based dish with sauerkraut, kale, and other greens. It's then served with a link of sausage.

1. Austria
   Kenya
2. Belize
   Poland

Poland is the best place to grab yourself a big bowl of bigos. Bigos is a cabbage-based stew with various meats and sauerkraut. Make sure to ask for a side of bread with this hearty concoction.

1. Uzbekistan
   India
2. Poland
   Belarus

Uzbekistan is the proud creator of plov. A hearty rice and meat-based stew, plov is frequently topped with raisins or crispy onion strips.

1. Vietnam
   England
2. Belize
   Thailand

It's not a stretch to know that pad Thai is from Thailand. Pad Thai is a combination of noodles, scrambled eggs and tamarind pulp cooked together with an endless array of toppings. No matter what you top it with, it's a tasty dish.

1. France
   Japan
2. Korea
   India

Kimchi has a long history that goes all the way back to long before Korea was split into two countries. Although the fermented treat is popular around the world these days, it's been a favorite there for centuries.

1. Laos
   Syria
2. Cambodia
   Scotland

Kibbeh are flavorful meat dumplings that hail from Syria. Any meat can be used, but it's important to serve kibbeh with a dipping sauce and a side of olives for an authentic flair.