[Ramen]Shutterstock While we rely on food to sustain us physically, we also depend on it for its comforting properties; sometimes a dish just knows how to convey so much more than words ever could. From greasy fish and chips in Great Britain to the lasagna-like moussaka in Greece, here are 26 comfort foods from around the world that everyone should try. FRANCE: FRENCH ONION SOUP Flickr/Kojach French onion soup is winter comfort food as it should be: rich, warm, and blanketed under a generous portion of creamy cheese. It's best enjoyed with a slice of crusty bread. JAPAN: RAMEN Shutterstock From the sodium-heavy instant packs found in every American college dorm to the Michelin-star winning joint in Tokyo, Japan, ramen has developed into a global obsession. Here's where you can get the best bowl in every state. CANADA: POUTINE Guillem Vellut/ Flickr We have Montreal to thank for Canada's unofficial national dish, poutine (which also sometimes goes by its informal nickname, "Canadian salad"). The iconic dish consists of crispy, golden fries topped with cheese curds and drenched in gravy. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * 6 mistakes everyone makes when visiting Copenhagen for the first time * The cheapest time to visit the top 11 travel destinations in the world * 22 books that Hollywood should make into movies