Think fried chicken, gravy and fries are all KFC has to offer? Think again. Options such as porridge, spaghetti, chicken and mushroom soup and even a pizza with a fried chicken base have appeared on menus in certain countries, with franchises adapting their offerings to suit local tastes and traditions. Here, we look at the most drool-worthy KFC dishes the world has to offer.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 30 country-specific KFC dishes that will make you want to hop on a plane – counting down to the most craveable of all.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each menu item in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Surprising KFC menu items from around the world