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CNN's 10 Best Foods 2017

CNN's 10 Best Foods 2017
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Ow...it's weekend. The time for us to think about relaxing, travel, and ...foods. Just in time because, CNN has just listed down the 50 best food from every corner of the world based on 35,000 votes,  from Italy t o Canada, from Korea to India. So many, that's why we only show you the top 10.

Here we go.

10. Massaman curry, Thailand

A top 10 entry | CNN.com
A top 10 entry | CNN.com

"The Land of Smiles" isn't just a marketing tag-line. It's a result of being born in a land where the best curry is sold on nearly every street corner.

9. Peking duck, China

Peking Duck | tableDB
Peking Duck | tableDB

Other than flying or floating, this is the only way you want your duck.

8. Ramen, Japan

Ramen | nativa.ru
Ramen | nativa.ru

Japanese protocol says the tastier your ramen is, the louder you should slurp it up to show respect to your chef. Hehe

7. Dim sum, Hong Kong

Dim Sum | Daniel's Food Diary
Dim Sum | Daniel's Food Diary

Bring a few friends and wash the food down with the free-flow tea.

6. Som tam (Papaya salad), Thailand

Thai Green Papaya Salad Som Tum | Rooftop Table
Thai Green Papaya Salad Som Tum | Rooftop Table

After reading reader Kun Chotpakdeetrakul's comment, "Papaya salad and som tam [are] the same thing. You should combine vote for these two together," CNN did just that, pushing som tam to bag only few votesy from top 5.

5. Pad thai, Thailand

Pad Thai | Crystal Thai
Pad Thai | Crystal Thai

Here's a food Thai people can't live without. Even better when it's messy.

4. Tom yam goong, Thailand

Tom Yam Goong | Asiadaytours
Tom Yam Goong | Asiadaytours

This Thai masterpiece teems with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Usually loaded with coconut milk and cream, the hearty soup unifies a host of favorite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet. Best of all is the price: cheap.

3. Sushi, Japan

Sushi | Groupon
Sushi | Groupon

When Japan wants to build something right, it builds it really right.  And the Japanese don't live practically forever for no reason -- they want to keep eating this stuff.

2. Nasi Goreng, Indonesia

Nasi Goreng | Pinterest
Nasi Goreng | Pinterest

The wonder of combining rice with egg, chicken, and prawns strikes again. The second fried rice to make the list, this Indonesian delight received more than 10 times the vote of its Thai counterpart (ranks #23), propelling the former from non-runner to runner-up.

1.Rendang, Indonesia

Rendang | Indonesian-recipe
Rendang | Indonesian-recipe

A clear winner with a loyal following, this beefy dish can now rightfully claim the title of "World's Most Delicious Food." The Indonesian dish is often served at ceremonial occasions and to honored guests. It's not only delicious but also comes with a simple recipe.

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-Source:  CNN's Your pick: World's 50 best foods published on July 12th, 2017

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