10 Foods Everyone Must Try Before They Die

AUTHOR: Maya Capasso

Life's too short not to indulge in delicious food. From sweet treats to savory delights, here's a list of 10 foods everyone should taste at least once. They might just change the way you think about eating. Dive into these scrumptious options and savor the flavors that you just can't miss out on.

Table of Contents

1. Fresh, Ripe Peaches
2. Korean Barbecue
3. Real Maple Syrup
4. Pierogis
5. Teppanyaki or Hibachi
6. Crawfish Boil
7. Fresh Corn on the Cob
8. Pupusas
9. Alaskan King Crab Legs
10. Fried Green Tomatoes
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1. Fresh, Ripe Peaches

Any fruit lover knows that any fruit or berry tastes much better when you pluck it from the tree, bush, or vine and immediately take a bite. One user believes fresh peaches are the best fruit in the world, and I can see why. The juicy, crunchy, sweet, peachy flavor goes unmatched.

2. Korean Barbecue

Korean Barbecue, where you could grill your own selected meat, and have side dishes such as the kimchi soup. — Image Credit: Shutterstock.

Not only is Korean barbecue delicious, but it's also an exciting experience because you get to cook your food at the table. Typically, you'll get a menu where you can select different meats, tofus, and veggies to cook on the grill at your table. The meats are typically marinated bulgogi style, which means they soak in a delicious marinade before you cook them up.

3. Real Maple Syrup

While many people believe they always eat maple syrup on their pancakes, they may not know that a lot of pancake and waffle syrups aren't made with maple syrup. You'll immediately know the difference if you've ever tasted the real deal. That powerful maple flavor is hard to miss, and those other syrups taste like cornstarch.

4. Pierogis

Homemade Potato cheese Pierogi / Perogies close up — Image Credit: Shutterstock.

Pierogies are Polish dumplings typically filled with cheese, potato, sauerkraut, or spiced meats. You can find this delicious dish in the frozen food aisle of the grocery store, but you can find better ones in restaurants. "Pierogis are like hugs in food form. I've always loved them, but I traveled to Poland a couple of years ago, and OMG," writes one commenter.

5. Teppanyaki or Hibachi

Teppanyaki, Japanese Cooking — Image Credit: Shutterstock.

You're missing out if you've never been to a Japanese Hibachi restaurant. What's unique about Hibachi and Teppanyaki is that the chefs prepare the food right in front of you on a grill in front of your table. Not only do they perform fun tricks like flicking shrimp into customers' mouths and creating fiery onion volcanoes, but the food they prepare on the grill is outstanding. You can select different meats, noodles, veggies, and fried rice.

6. Crawfish Boil

Craw fish Broil — Image Credit: Shutterstock.

I have yet to experience the wonders of a crawfish boil, and it pains me every time I think about it. This Southern dish takes a load of crawfish and dumps them into a massive pot along with water, seasonings, potatoes, and other veggies. The rich shellfish, coupled with the flavors of the spices, is to die for.

7. Fresh Corn on the Cob

Fresh corn on cobs on rustic wooden table, closeup — Image Credit: Shutterstock.

My mom loves nothing more than a freshly steamed ear of corn on the cob in the middle of the summer. Whether you steam it and load it up with salt and butter or roast it Mexican street corn style, corn on the cob during its season is crunchy, tasty, and oh-so-satisfying.

8. Pupusas

Tasty vegetarian pupusas recipe served with curtido closeup on a plate on the table. horizontal — Image Credit: Shutterstock.

Pupusas are flatbreads from El Salvador stuffed with meats, beans, and cheeses. This delectable South American dish has a fluffy texture. Combined with the delicious taste of the filling and the dipping sauces, pupusas are a dish you don't want to miss out on.

9. Alaskan King Crab Legs

Steamed Alaskan king crab. ready to eat — Image Credit: Shutterstock.

As a die-hard shellfish lover, I can confirm that the Alaskan king crab is one of the most delicious sea creatures to stuff in my mouth. Cracking open the crab's massive legs and pulling out long strips of flaky meat only makes chowing down on those juicy morsels more rewarding.

10. Fried Green Tomatoes

Homemade Fried Green Tomatoes Ready to Eat — Image Credit: Shutterstock.

Fried green tomatoes are a Southern dish that takes tomatoes before they ripen, chops them up, covers them in a cornmeal batter, and fries them. The tangy green tomatoes plus the crispy outer layer make this dish incomparable.

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