Some dishes are so famous, people will journey halfway across the world to try them. But what about lesser-known delicacies? Traveling gives us the opportunity to try all kinds of foods that might seem strange at first, but turn out to be delicious. From a South Korean stew made from SPAM and baked beans to cheese-stuffed Austrian sausages, here we count down to reveal the world's most unusual must-try dishes.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 54 unusual bucket-list dishes from around the world, counting down to the one everyone should try.

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

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