The Most Expensive Foods In The World

The Most Expensive Foods In The World

Though these food stuffs and their prices may surprise many of you but they do exist on this planet...

No 10. Mattake or Matsutake Mushrooms - $1,000

Mattake Mushrooms are the most expensive mushrooms across the globe. The most popular mushrooms are the ones which are associated with the Japanese Red Pine. Even though these mushrooms are easy to harvest but it is very difficult to locate them. They are usually found on the forest floor hidden under the leaves.

No 9. Westin Hotel Bagel - $1,000

Frank Tujague, the Executive Chef of Westlin Hotel in New York prepare these special Bagels, unlike the other ordinary Bagels. These Special Bagels include little bit of white truffle cream cheese and goji berry-infused Riesling jelly with golden leaves, making it one of the most expensive food item in the world.

No 8. Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata - $1,000

Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York's, the restaurant called Norma's opulent omelet with lobster claws and 10 ounces of Sevruga caviar into six eggs makes, one of the most expensive omelet in the world. Thought 10 ounces of caviar is bit to much to digest, the hotel serves the dish in smaller portion which is of 1 ounce of caviar for $100.

No 7. Craftsteak's Wagyu Ribeye Steak - $2,800

Wagyu Beef is said to have the highest percentage of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. Out of which the best out of the lot is the Kobe beef which is raised in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, where the cows are raised on beer with regular massage to keep them tender. According to the reports Craftsteak's Wagyu Ribeye Steak was once served at $2,800 in New York.

No 6. Bombay Brasserie's Samundari Khazana Curry - $3,200

When the whole world was celebrating the success of 'Slumdog Millionaire', that time on the other hand, Bombay Brasserie decided to dedicate a dish to the movie, 'Who wants to be a Millionaire? The ingredients of Samundari Khazana Curry includes - Devon crab, White truffle and Beluga caviar in gold leaf . Also it has gold-coated Scottish lobsters, four abalones, and four quail eggs.

No 5. Domenico Crolla's Pizza Royale 007 - $4,200

The Super Chef Domenico Crolla from Scotland, is renowned for adding portraits to his Pizza's. He created Pizza Royale 007, dedicated to James Bond. The 12 inches of Pizza consisting of lobsters marinated in cognac, caviar soaked in champagne, tomato sauce, Scottish smoked salmon, prosciutto, venison medallions, and vintage balsamic vinegar, not to forget the golder Flakes on top.

No 4. Densuke Black Watermelon - $6,100

The Black watermelon or the Densuke are found in Japan. Other than its uniqueness, Black Watermelons are firm and sweet and crispiness makes the fruit so special. The highest money paid for a 17 pounds Densuke was $6100.

No 3. Yubari King Melons - $22,872

Yubari King Melon is not just an ordinary Melon found in the market. Yubari Melon is a special processed Melon that is coveted to attain proper size and sweetness of the fruit. These Yubari's are so much in demand that due to their scarcity they are auctioned.

No 2. Almas Caviar - $25,000

Almas Caviar is a very unique food item in Iran, and due to its rarity and uniqueness Caviar is way to expensive. Almas Caviar is a very rare food item and is not available easily. Like Piccadilly in London sell Caviar. They pack one Kilogram of caviar, in a beautiful 24 - carat gold tin which is sold for $25000.

No 1. Italian White Alba Truffle - $160,406

Though truffles are expensive but not as much as compared to the White Alba. It is very difficult to cultivate due to which it has a sky shooting price. It has been reported that a couple from Hong Kong brought a 1.51 Kg White Alba Truffle for $160,406 which makes it the costliest food item ever.