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Business Insider published an article mentioning the best dishes in 50 countries that visitors should definitely try.

The article includes suggestions of Quora users who were asked to state the best dish of their country that visitors should not miss, as well as some preferences of Business Insider’s journalist.

See the best things to eat in 10 countries.

Australia: Pie floater

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A pie floater is an meat pie that’s sitting in a bowl of thick green pea soup.

Japan: Katsudon

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A  crispy, deep-fried pork cutlet topped with egg and condiments and served over a bowl of rice.

Germany: Currywurst

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Steamed and fried Bratwurst (sausage), either served whole or cut into slices, and it is seasoned with curry ketchup, served with French fries.

Greece: Gyros

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Gyros are made of meat—normally beef, veal, pork, or chicken—that is cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served with tomato, onion, potatoes and a variety of sauces.

England: Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding

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Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is considered the national dish of England, according to Quora users.

Columbia: Arepas

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These are flatbreads made from maize or flour which are grilled, baked, or fried and are often topped with butter, cheese, eggs, condensed milk, chorizo, or hogao (an onion-based sauce).

Canada: Poutine

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This is a delicious dish that will warm you from the insides: French fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curds. Q

Argentina: Asado

Grilled meat is of course the best dish to try when visiting Argentina.

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Portugal: Francesinha

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A Portuguese sandwich made with bread, ham, linguica (smoked pork sausage), and steak, topped with melted cheese and tomato sauce.

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 USA: Hamburger

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The U.S. is so vast and it’s nearly impossible to select just one dish to sum up American cuisine. But, the American hamburger might be the dish that everyone who visits USA should try.

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