Direct answer: Almas caviar is widely cited as the most expensive food in the world, with prices commonly reported around tens of thousands of dollars per kilogram, making it the leading example of extreme culinary luxury.
Context and notes:
- Multiple sources in 2025 list Almas caviar (derived from albino Iranian beluga sturgeon) as the top-tier item, often estimated near $40,000 per kilogram in the strictest authentic forms.
- Other luxury items frequently mentioned in lists of expensive foods include saffron, edible gold, certain wagyu varieties, and rare truffles, but none surpass Almas caviar in per-kilogram price as consistently across sources.
- There are broader discussions about expensive meals and restaurants (e.g., ultra-premium tasting menus) that can exceed tens of thousands per person, but these are market experiences rather than a single “food” item.
If you’d like, I can pull a couple of up-to-date, reputable sources and compare current price ranges for Almas caviar and a few other contenders (e.g., white truffles, saffron, and 24-karat gold leaf) to give you a quick ranked snapshot.
