Irish Stew named among world's Top 50 food experiences.

The traditional dish "makes magic with whatever's to hand", says Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eatlist.

From pintxos in San Sebastian to sushi in Japan, Lonely Planet has published a new list of the world's Top 500 food experiences... with three Irish inclusions.

The travel bible's 'Ultimate Eatlist' includes "Irish stew and a pint of the black stuff" at No. 47, with black pudding at No. 458 and barmbrack squeezing in at No. 496.

The list is topped by pintxos in San Sebastian, Spain, followed by curry laksa in Kuala Lumpur and sushi in Tokyo.

Lonely Planet's Top 10 Food Experiences:

1. Pintxos in San Sebastián, Spain
2. Curry laksa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Sushi in Tokyo, Japan
4. Beef brisket in Texas, USA
5. Som tum in Bangkok, Thailand
6. Smørrebrød in Copenhagen, Denmark
7. Crayfish in Kaikoura, New Zealand
8. Bibimbap in Seoul, South Korea
9. Pizza margherita in Naples, Italy
10. Dim sum in Hong Kong

By Pól Ó Conghaile.

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