World's Worst-Rated Dishes

Rishika Baranwal

A Culinary Tour of Infamy

Explore six of the most poorly rated dishes globally, known for their unusual ingredients and unpalatable tastes.

Hákarl

Fermented shark with a strong ammonia smell, described by Anthony Bourdain as "the single worst, most disgusting and terrible tasting thing" he ever ate.

Casu Marzu

Sardinian cheese infested with live maggots, banned in several countries due to health risks but still sought after by some.

Balut

A fertilized duck egg with a nearly developed embryo, known for its shocking appearance and taste, popular as street food.

Surströmming

Fermented herring with an overpowering odor, often banned from indoor spaces, yet cherished in Sweden.

Century Egg

Preserved egg with a dark, sulfurous yolk, known for its strong smell and unique taste, a product of an ancient preservation method.

Jellied Moose Nose

Boiled and simmered moose nose, served cold with a gelatinous texture, a traditional dish among indigenous Canadians.

Cultural Delicacies or Culinary Nightmares?

These dishes, while important in their native cultures, challenge even the most adventurous eaters.