People are crazy about food. Food is the basic necessity of life, but people do enjoy it lavishly as well. We go to various restaurants, hotels and other eateries to celebrate and make memories of good times. And why not? Food is true love. But yes, your true love can cost your life savings.
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Imagine, having a $2,500 burger or a popcorn of whopping $250 price. Yes, that’s true. And people with insane wealth often spend on things frivolously, one of them is definitely eating. They go to the richest of the places to fulfill their appetite and live in luxury. We, on the other hand, feel guilty about having that medium sized Italian Sausage and Veggie U.S. Pizza we had last Sunday.
Have a look at such stupidly and amazingly priced food items you can just peek in and leave:
1. Matsutake Mushrooms – $1,000 per pound
This Japanese mushroom is the most expensive mushroom in the world. They are considered to be a traditional Japanese symbol of longevity. It’s given as gifts to show appreciation to high-end people and businessmen. They are now mostly found in Japan, China, USA, Canada, Sweden and Finland.
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2. Golden Phoenix Cupcake – $1010
Made with Italian Premium Amedei Porcelena chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla beans of Uganda dipped in 23 carat of edible gold, this cupcake is world’s most expensive cupcakes. It’s available in Dubai. Moreover, this decorative piece is served with a golden spoon. This unique dessert was made by Shafeena Yusuff Ali. It’s really a dessert to die for.
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3. Wagyu Ribeye Steak – $2800
Japanese cow, Wagyu, is said to be so tender and light that it gets dissolved as soon as you eat it. It contains high amount of fatty acids, Omega 3 and 6. The Wagyu Ribeye Steak in Craftsteak, New York, is a very costly dish and a single plate itself costs 2800 dollars. The cows are raised in a way to ensure tenderness in its meat. This restaurant, although is now closed.
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4. Samundari Khazana Curry – $3,200
Posh nosh cuisine, Samundari Khazana Curry is the most expensive curry till date. This expensive dish was made by the head chef, Prahlad Hegde. He once said, “There are still people out there with money to spend and this curry is a real experience.” The ingredients speak about the elevated rate of this dish. It includes: Devon crab, white truffle, Beluga Caviar, abalone sea snails, golden Scottish lobster, and many more top notch varieties. It doesn’t sound too tasty, but there you go, it’s expensive!
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5. Pizza Royale 007 – $4,200
Pizzas are loved by all worldwide. In fact, truth being told, its world’s second most popular dish after chicken. So, someone took a bigger step to make it exotic and more expensive! Made by an Italian chef, Domenico Crolla, this 12 inch pizza has all the rights to be called expensive because of its high-end ingredients like finest lobsters, caviar soaked in champagne, prosciutto, vintage vinegar and seasoned with 24 carat gold flakes. Oh, and yes, they are not meant to be taken home, you have to consume the gold there itself.
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6. Densuke Black Watermelon – $6,000
“Not filled with gold”, little bit rounder and cute pinkish texture than the regular watermelons, this seeded fruit is surprisingly priced at such high rates that it’s almost impossible to believe. Grown with utmost care in Hokkaido, Japan, this black watermelon has the same weight of the regular melons but is the sweetest of all. The producers of this amazing fruit say, “I’m sure it would be a lucrative venture but they’re very labor and cost intensive. It’s a status symbol.”
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7. Yubari King Melons – $23,000
Yubari “King” melon is definitely one hell of its kind. Whoever has got these, is definitely world’s richest fruit lover! Another Japanese hybrid invention, this orange fleshed king melon was once auctioned and priced as much as $26,000 as well. This highly coveted fruit is that much pricey because of its precise proportion and tender sweetness. So, you can show your richness with this kingly fruit too. And for the others, well, it’s not meant for you!
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8. Almas Caviar – $ 25,000
Iran’s pride, the Almas Caviar comes under the category of most expensive food items for sure. The producers say that Almar’s precision is the most important part of the food, “Almas is produced from the eggs of a rare albino sturgeon between 60-100 years old, which swims in the southern Caspian Sea where there is apparently less pollution.” 1 kg of Almar Caviar can cost you more than $25,000 (the caviar is packed in 24 carat pure gold tin).
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9. Italian White Alba Truffle – $160,406
Truffles are hard to find, and white truffles are only available in the few months that too in a part of Italy. The Italian White Alba Truffle is nothing but a symbol of luxury and royal lifestyle. As precious as gold, this type of mushroom truly speaks of its price. It is cultivated and cared just like a new born baby with new soil, good rainfall, and all favorable circumstances. 1.15 kg of this truffle costed around $160,000 was bought by a Chinese retail investor. You can only imagine how much worth he would be having.
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So you see, we have all kinds of varieties of food items in which your entire life savings can be washed away in a minute. It’s better if you see them in the window and pass by. And those who can very well afford it, well, flaunt it if you’ve got it!
Happy Eating!