Put your knives and forks away – some of the world's tastiest foods are the ones you can eat with your hands. From internationally famous stars to a few lesser-known snacks, we've ranked the world's greatest savory hand-held foods, each one wrapped up in a single, tasty package.

Read on to discover the world's most delicious hand-held foods, counting down to what we think is the tastiest of them all. How many have you eaten – or even heard of?

Our ranking is based on the enduring popularity of each hand-held food in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Which American hand-held foods feature in our list of the world's best?