EXPENSIVE FOODS of the WORLD !

[SPRINGFIELD_XD_40]

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Since time immemorial , people has to eat to sustain life , to nourish our body and specially , the most accepted reasoning of eating is to indulge ourselves of the best things in life . The question is , how expensive can we spare to indulge ourselves ? Here are the top 10 most expensive foods in the whole world , are you guys ready ?

1.

Matsutake Mushrooms – $1000/pound

The matsutake, or mattake, mushroom is expensive because of its rarity. While its historical prevalence meant it was nearly synonymous with autumn in Japan, the introduction of an insect that kills the trees under which the mushroom grows has caused a dramatic decrease in the number of matsutake mushrooms. A method for farming the matsutake has yet to be developed, which means the lack of trees from which to harvest these mushrooms naturally is a serious problem for the species.

2.

The World’s Most Expensive Bagel – $1000

This bagel, created by Executive Chef Frank Tujague for New York’s Westin Hotel, is topped with white truffle cream cheese and goji berry infused Riesling jelly with golden leaves. The bagel’s price is justified when you consider that white truffles happen to be the second most expensive food by weight, eclipsed only by caviar. The underground fungus grows only under specific oak trees in Alba, Italy. Their pheromone-like odor is considered to be an aphrodisiac and is the reason dogs and female pigs are used to hunt the precious truffle.

3.

The Zillion Dollar Frittata – $1000

This absurdly expensive breakfast item consists of a mixture of eggs, lobster and 10 ounces of sevruga caviar (which costs the restaurant $65 per ounce). On the menu next to the expensive omelet there is a challenge that reads, “Norma dares you to expense this.”

4.

Wagyu Steak - $ 2800

While Wagyu cattle are raised both in and outside Japan, the Kobe varietal which is raised specifically in the Hyogo prefecture is the most elite. Employing the most traditional production methods, Kobe beef comes from cows that are allegedly fed only beer and massaged by hand to ensure a tenderness and marbling beyond compare. These dishes can be out of range for the average restaurateur, carrying an unhealthy load of fat and a price tag to match. For your next after-work social, you might try taking your associates to New York City’s Craftsteak, where a full Wagyu rib eye was served up to a private party for $2800.

5.

Samundari Khazana, the World’s Most Expensive Curry – $3200

To celebrate the DVD release of Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Brassiere packed this curry platter full of the most expensive ingredients they could find. Devon crab and white truffle and a half tomato filled with Beluga caviar and dressed with gold leaf are just the start of this lavish dish. A Scottish lobster, also coated with gold, four abalone and four shelled and hollowed quails’ eggs filled with even more caviar round out the dish.

6.

Domenico Crolla’s “Pizza Royale 007″ – $4200

The 12 inch pizza pie is densely packed with an assortment of some of the world’s most expensive food ingredients, such as lobster marinated in cognac, caviar soaked in champagne, sunblush tomato sauce, Scottish smoked salmon, venison medallions, prosciutto, and vintage balsamic vinegar. In addition to all these fine ingredients, it’s topped with a significant amount of edible 24-carat gold flakes.

7.

Dansuke Watermelon – $6,100

In a country where watermelons are rare game, they can be a costly commodity. That’s how a 17-pound Japanese watermelon became the most expensive watermelon in the world. Densuke watermelons, a type of black watermelon grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, are usually given as gifts due to their extraordinary rarity. There were only sixty-five of the fruits among the first harvest this season. They are harder and crisper than the watermelons we Americans are used to and, according to Tohma Agricultural Cooperative’s spokesman, they “have a different level of sweetness.”

8.

Yubari Melons – $22,872

Another type of expensive melon, the world’s most expensive cantaloupes are a pair of Yubari melons and were the first auction of the 2008 season. They had previously been judged the best pair and were purchased by the owner of a nearby seafood lunchbox and souvenir business. It had some competition—100 melons grown by farmers from Yubari were also judged.

9.

Almas Caviar – $25,000

Almas caviar comes from Iran making it extremely rare and extremely expensive. The only known outlet is the Caviar House & Prunier in London England’s Picadilly that sells a kilo of the expensive Almas caviar in a 24-karat gold tin for £16,000, or about $25,000. Coincidentally, it is also where you can find the most expensive meal in Britain. The Caviar House also sells a £800 tin for those on a smaller budget.

10.

Italian White Alba Truffle – $160,406

Expensive truffles are notoriously pricey because they are difficult to cultivate. This makes them a true delicacy which some have called the king of all fungi. The Associate Press reported that a real estate investor and his wife from Hong Kong have paid €125,000 ($160,406 USD) for a gigantic Italian White Alba truffle which is reportedly the world’s most expensive ever. The most expensive truffle weighs in 1.51 kilograms (3.3 lbs).

source : Most-Expensive.net

To those naay experience pod na naka try ug consume ug food na we dont get the chance to eat all the time because of its pricey tag , post it here .

The most expensive meal I had singlehandedly consumed was :

- 1 pounder burger when I was in Las Vegas . It cost around $ 120. ( Wagyu Beef , grounded with 7 kinds of cheese , saksak sinagol na )
- An eat all you can in one of the hotel casino's Las Vegas also cost $ 150 per head ( seafoods and prime ribs included )

By the way , these are all paid by someone else aron di lang ma ihas . INdeed the price fits the quality of meal being served .

[jRoLD]

Mao kay rare pud diay or difficult to cultivate ang mga ingredients. For sure maka-afford si Gloria ani. xD

[SPRINGFIELD_XD_40]

Ayaw na intawn saguli ug politika ni akong thread bai .

Last warning to you . ANyone can afford this , maski kana naay larangan sa may CAP sa Jones .

Now back to the topic .. paeta ninyo oi ... nindot kaayo mo ug buena mano nako .

[yujjieo]

mura man wai lami tan.awn.. adto nalang kos baratuhon oie.

[archnacorda]

Never been a fan of fine dining and I don't think it makes one ignorant if he/she hasn't tried it out...my perspective on this "most expensive dishes" would be....a lot of people are starving yet dishes that cost this much are being served by over-hyped chefs to people who doesn't know other sensible things they can do with their money....with that thought in mind, it probably wouldn't be a pleasant meal experience, so I'll best be leaving the dining table and hop right over to the nearest carinderia serving my favorite comfort food....

[SPRINGFIELD_XD_40]

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Although I share the same sentiments you have , its easy to say that because you dont have the capability to try one and maski kins anato ganahan gyud mo tilaw ani . Yes it makes us ignorants because we are astounded why these are so expensive .

Do you know why these are so expensive ? No , its not about the chefs who prepared it if you read clsoely the captions behind it .

Ang ako lang ... you dont solve the problem of WORLD HUNGER if you eat at CARENDERIA'S either maski 24 / 7 / 365 or maksi mag slide bread and sardinas ka . Cant you guys just appreciate whats being said here ?

@ YUJJEO ....

True ... base lang sa pics ... dili man ana ka appetizing gyud siya . A possible reason also is wala man ta kahibalo unsa ni sila . What they taste like and what they look like in actual .

Its like saying , I dont like COUSCOUS , it smells and looks horrible ... kana kay mga Pinoy man ta di man ta Moroccan . And that is reciprocal .

[archnacorda]

Nah.....it's not "incapability" that make one ignorant...one doesn't need to taste dishes like these just so that they can label themselves as "not ignorant"....I think what makes one "ignorant" is having the mentality that the only way not to be "ignorant" is to try out all things, no matter how expensive or ridiculous the price may be.....I am actually very glad that I don't feel the need to experience this dishes...I have better things to spend my money on.....

Oh, BTW...this thread started with "..indulge ourselves with the best things in life"......just because it is expensive doesn't make it the best.....

[SPRINGFIELD_XD_40]

Nah.....it's not "incapability" that make one ignorant...one doesn't need to taste dishes like these just so that they can label themselves as "not ignorant"....I think what makes one "ignorant" is having the mentality that the only way not to be "ignorant" is to try out all things, no matter how expensive or ridiculous the price may be.....I am actually very glad that I don't feel the need to experience this dishes...I have better things to spend my money on.....

Thats exactly my point and you nailed it .

You have better things to spend than actually taste these BUT if you really have the money to burn , do you really think you will still say that ? Well , I dont know but the chances are slim because thats how it works .

Even multi millionaires are also IGNORANT on these foods and they have the capabilities of storing these in their commissary if they want to . Daghan lang factors .... ayaw lang ninyo saguli ug POLTICIS lage kay mo gawas man gud na PRIDE ninyo na sayang ang kwarta , daghan na unta maka kaon sa akong gi gasto ana etc . Pero ug naa bitaw na sa atubangan ninyo hehehehe .... pilay pusta mangaon mo ana basta free lang .

The explanation wa slaid out to support why these are so EXPENSIVE . Afterall , I believe these are not even the food of the gods .

I am not saying your ignorant , I am saying we are all IGNORANT on these . Why ? Unless you know whats the definition of IGNORANT then you would agree with me .

One can still be IGNORANT maski kana siya na pagkaon is FREE , its just that its not accessible . Gets na nimo ?

Oh, BTW...this thread started with "..indulge ourselves with the best things in life"......just because it is expensive doesn't make it the best.....

Do you know the definition of INDULGENCE ?

Maybe you are talking about "just because it is INEXPENSIVE doesn't make it the best....."

[KateDaGreatest]

Grabi ra kau mo ka serious ug ka deep. Why not just appreciate the topic? At least ma inform ta nga nay mga pgkaon ani kamahal ug kung ngano in.ana ilang presyo.
Relax mo oi.

[SPRINGFIELD_XD_40]

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Thats exactly the very reason why I started these . Dili man intawn ako ang ga himo sa costing lol why these has its pricey tags .

Mas nindot gyud if ma APPRECIATE na lang nila unta . If di mo ganahan ani na klase na pagkaon , then just read on na lang . I dont want to know , read nor talk about your prefered local bbq , kaldereta , adobo etc or any of your prefered comfort foods .

Now back to the topic .... JUST PLAINLY TALK ABOUT the WORLDS 10 MOST EXPENSIVE FOODS . Period , no more and no less .