100 World's Most Famous Foods SHUTTERSTOCK Although we may not be able to travel to all parts of the world, especially these days, we can still experience different food cultures by tasting the most popular signature dishes and the basic ingredients of each country. The popularity of food changes over the years: from fondue in the 1960s and quiche in the 1970s, over melted chocolate cake and focaccia in the 1990s to early 2010 slides, kale, poke dishes, and avocado toast. Today we are seeing an increase in plant-based foods, local ingredients, and Instagram-friendly meals, and you can find that, among many others, in our list of the world's 100 most popular foods right now.