Tuck into a giant omelette containing 10kg of white truffles in the Croatian town of Buzet (Image © AP)

Never mind majestic mountains or paradise beaches: often it's the culinary delights and oddities we discover while exploring foreign lands that linger longest in the memory.

Whether it's finding the perfect little romantic cafe, being astounded at the weird foodstuffs on offer at a village market or nabbing a table at a three-Michelin-starred restaurant for the treat of a lifetime, food is a huge part of travel.

However you get your culinary kicks, gorge yourself on our guide to some of the most memorable meals in the world.