Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok dominates with a staggering 560,000 street food vendors, more than any other city on this list, earning CNN's top declaration. You can feast on pad thai, satay, and mango sticky rice for under $2, outperforming #2 Hanoi's average meal cost by 40%. This density means a new culinary discovery every 50 meters, backed by 23 Michelin Bib Gourmand stalls since 2018.