Grown for millennia in Peru and introduced to the rest of the world in the 16th century, the humble potato has become a mainstay of culinary creations across the globe, albeit presented in different forms. From buttery mashed potatoes and irresistible street food snacks to deep-fried delights and pillowy dumplings, here we reveal the greatest potato dishes in the world, counting down to the one we consider the very best of all.

Read on as we reveal the world’s most delicious potato dishes.

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-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The ultimate countdown of the best potato dishes