MOST LUXURIOUS MEALS

From appetizers and desserts to full menus, restaurateurs and chefs around the world are creating original dining experiences for true culinary enthusiasts. These food experiences sometimes require a hefty outlay. MASTERS lists some of the most expensive meals.Online Editor: Natasha Hendriks

Gran Velas Tacos

The most expensive dish in the world is the Kobe Beef taco. With ingredients like Almas Beluga Caviar and black truffle brie, this is a true flavor explosion. It is served on a corn tortilla that contains gold flakes. Served with it is an exotic salsa consisting of dried morita chili peppers, Ley.925 ultra-premium añejo tequila and coffee beans. This exotic treat is available, surprise surprise, at the Mexican restaurant Frida in Tulum, Mexico and costs a whopping €25,000.Photo: Forbes Travel Guide

Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence

At the Fortress Resort and Spa in Galle, Sri Lanka, the Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence is known as the world's most expensive dessert. It is prepared only by special request. The dessert features a stilt fisherman handmade from chocolate. The base is made from an Italian cassata and it is flavored with Baileys Irish Cream. The presentation of this dish, in short, is breathtakingly beautiful. It is served on a leaf of mango with pomegranate seeds, a sauce of champagne sabayon and it is topped off with pieces of gold leaf. This unique dessert has an 80-carat aquamarine stone sitting on the fisherman's chocolate post. The price? €12,000 euros.Photo: Pcma

Beluga's Almas Caviar

Dubai's only caviar restaurant, Beluga, sells one 250-gram serving of Almas caviar for €8,000. Almas is known in the caviar world as King of Kings because it is the rarest and most expensive caviar in the world. The 24-carat gold cigar served with it for decoration has a value of €350 euros.Photo: Beluga

Fleurburger 5000

The FleurBurger 5000, served at Fleur restaurant in Las Vegas, is the most expensive burger in the world. Made from exclusive Wagyu beef, the burger is topped with foie gras and truffles. The finishing touch includes a few slices of prime foie gras and duck fat. The burger is served with a 1995 bottle of Petrus and costs a whopping €4,000.Photo: The Daily Meal

24K Pizza - €2,200

The 24k pizza is covered in a thin layer of gold and served in Industry Kitchen, New York. Toppings include Ossetra caviar, foie gras, imported white stilton cheese and truffles.Photo: Thrillist