Hot Dog at Gray's Papaya, 539 8th Ave., New York.

Hot Dog at Gray's Papaya, 539 8th Ave., New York. Credit: Photo by Andrew Hinderaker

According to Lonely Planet's "1000 Ultimate Experiences," these are the top-10 cities for iconic food:

1. Tapas in Barcelona, Spain

2. Pasta in Naples, Italy

3. Doner kebab in Istanbul, Turkey

4. Steamed dumplings in Shanghai, China

5. Feijoada in Rio de Janeiro

6. Gumbo in New Orleans

7. Couscous in Casablanca, Morocco

8. Nasi goreng in Penang, Malaysia

9. Curry in Mumbai, India

10. Hot dog in New York City

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