Britain may not have the best reputation for its foodie inventions, but it boasts some delicious (albeit sometimes unusual) regional favourites you can’t help but love. From Birmingham’s unlikely curry creation to Cornwall’s legendary meat-packed pasties, as well as some brilliantly bizarre pies and indulgent sweet treats, here we reveal the best British regional dishes of all time.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover Britain’s best regional meals, counting down to the most iconic of all.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each dish, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Britain's incredible regional dishes everyone should try once