Rishika Baranwal
Explore six of the most poorly rated dishes globally, known for their unusual ingredients and unpalatable tastes.
Fermented shark with a strong ammonia smell, described by Anthony Bourdain as "the single worst, most disgusting and terrible tasting thing" he ever ate.
Sardinian cheese infested with live maggots, banned in several countries due to health risks but still sought after by some.
A fertilized duck egg with a nearly developed embryo, known for its shocking appearance and taste, popular as street food.
Fermented herring with an overpowering odor, often banned from indoor spaces, yet cherished in Sweden.
Preserved egg with a dark, sulfurous yolk, known for its strong smell and unique taste, a product of an ancient preservation method.
Boiled and simmered moose nose, served cold with a gelatinous texture, a traditional dish among indigenous Canadians.
These dishes, while important in their native cultures, challenge even the most adventurous eaters.