Some fast food items are known and loved the world over – burgers (in all their forms), for example, along with pizza, fries and hot dogs. Then there are those on-the-go foods closely associated with one place or country, like Aussie meat pies, British fish and chips and a variety of classic street food dishes that are cooked to order. Here we look at the world's best fast foods, counting down to the greatest dish of all.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the most delicious fast food dishes from around the world. How many have you tried?

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

The greatest fast food dishes, ranked