Street food around the world: 16 images that will make you hungry

Street food has come into its own in recent years. What was once just a cheap way to grab a bite on the go has morphed into an altogether more stylish affair and now in cities all over the world food stands are popping up. For anyone who's travelling street food is an invaluable way to eat quickly, cheaply and to taste the local cuisine.

With that in mind, here's a look at some of the best street food from around the world so that you can travel with your tastebuds.

Once upon a time street food was a straightforward affair

But since then some people have upped their game...

Image courtesy of Daniel García Perris

And suddenly food from vans became seriously cool.

Image courtesy of 凱華 張.

But street food has always been around in one way or another,

From that mouth-watering feeling you get when you visit a food market...

Image courtesy of Claire Backhouse.

To the persuasive tactics of the stall owners...

Image courtesy of Christoph Rupprecht.

Street food is a great way to get to know the cuisine of an area...

Image courtesy of Anton.

And see what the traditional dishes are.

Image courtesy of Ann Marie Michaels.

Sometimes they're weird

Image courtesy of Mikko Koponen.

Sometimes they're wonderful

Image courtesy of dayaan.db.

And sometimes the things they sell may surprise you.

Image courtesy of Nikolaj Potanin.

A common theme seems to be selling food on sticks...

And although sometime the choice can be overwhelming...

Image courtesy of Aussie Assault.

It's a really easier way of grabbing food on the go.

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Of course the humble sandwich becomes elevated to an art form,

Which is great if you're not into having your food on a stick.

Image courtesy of Riza Nugraha.

So next time you travel be a little more adventurous with your food...

And try something from a a local food stall.

Image courtesy of Joao Vicente.

Delicious!

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Cover image courtesy of Kit Logan.