Some fast-food staples are well-known and adored worldwide, including pizza, fries, hot dogs, and hamburgers in all of their variations. There are other cuisines that are best enjoyed on-the-go that are specifically connected with a particular place or nation, such as English fish and chips, Australian meat pies, and a wide range of fast-food options that are prepared on the spot. Here, we rank the top fast-food items in the world from the greatest to the greatest.

What is the best selling fast food item of all time?

Bitterballen, Netherlands:

The soft and oozy fast food known as "bitter ballen," or Dutch meatballs, are typically made with the leftover chunks of meat from the weekend roast. Here, little chunks of beef in a béchamel sauce have a crunchy, crispy outside. These days, you can get them from takeout restaurants all around the Netherlands (typically served with fries). They are no longer produced in Dutch homes.

Pierogi, Poland:

These little dumplings, which have a crescent form and are humble but delicious, have been a part of Polish cuisine since the 13th century. St. Hyacinth is even their patron saint. After filling, the dough is formed of flour, water, and occasionally egg. The dumplings are then poached and fried in butter. Although there are countless options for fillings, the most common ones include cheese and potato, meat, soft fruits, and cabbage and mushrooms.

Slider, USA:

The simple slider is a bite-sized hamburger that is seen on menus all around the world, from restaurants and pubs to weddings and business gatherings. It all began in 1921 when Billy Ingram, a Kansas native, launched the US restaurant company White Castle. Its five-cent, square, little hamburgers were the center piece of the menu and quickly gained popularity. Thousands of these Original Sliders are still sold every day today, and they are created in the same way: a little square patty with five holes that is steam-grilled to help it cook rapidly, and it is topped with pickles and onions.

Elote, Mexico:

Mexican street corn, or elote, has a centuries-long tradition and is widely consumed throughout Mexico. The US has seen a surge in its popularity, particularly in southern California, where food trucks and market stalls are brimming with the costumed corn. Usually served on a stick, this zesty and spicy snack consists of a grilled corn cob that has been charred, covered in a mixture of butter, mayonnaise, lime, chilli and coriander, and topped with Cotija, an aged Mexican cheese.

Pad Thai, Thailand:

Pad Thai is a hearty, simple-to-make dish that ranges in heat from mild to tongue-numbing. It is sold in markets, on every street corner in Thailand, and at many restaurants worldwide. Crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top of a stir-fried mixture of rice noodles, shrimp, egg, and a few bean sprouts with lime and chili. It was developed following World War II when the prime minister of the nation expressed worry over the high levels of rice consumption in the nation. It is inexpensive and nutritious to manufacture.

Souvlaki, Greece:

The basic ingredients of this delicious Greek fast-food meal are chunks of skewered meat, usually pork or chicken, roasted over charcoal. They come in a pitta or on the side, accompanied by a dollop of tzatziki and salad. Its roots are said to go back many centuries; the earliest skewers ever found were found on Santorini and were dated to 2000 BC. The epic poem Iliad, written by Homer in the eighth century, also makes reference to meat grilled over coals.

Bánh mì, Vietnam:

Vendors sell these Vietnamese fast-food sandwiches with a French touch at street carts all around the nation (and, increasingly, around the world). Its origins date back to the French colonization of the North in the 1860s, when they brought a variety of French cuisine items with them. For a lighter, airier texture, rice flour is used to make the baguettes, which are then stuffed with sausage, sardines, and mackerel or pork seasoned with fish sauce. For a unique taste and texture, add sour pickled veggies, aromatic fresh herbs, and hot chillies.

Chǎofàn, China:

Chinese fried rice is a common street meal in Asia that can be eaten in any way you can imagine—with an egg, veggies, meat, or seafood, for example—and is a satisfying, soothing, and fast way to boost your energy. It is thought to have started in Yangzhou, China, during the Sui Dynasty (589–618) as a way to cook leftover rice and other components that were stir-fried with soy sauce. It is also well-liked in Japan, where it is referred to as chahan.

Shawarma, Turkey:

It's believed that this incredibly meaty fast meal originated during the Ottoman Empire. It is sold from food trucks to takeout establishments and can be seen on every corner in Turkey and the Middle East. Typically, it consists of a mixture of hot, sliced lamb and chicken that has been roasted on a rotisserie, served with pickled veggies, salad, and sauces.