We live in a world of extravagancies, gaudy homes, showy cars; much of the time we don't think twice about treating ourselves to these luxuries. But imagine paying hundreds, if not thousands of dollars for a meal, something that will only last as long as your appetite? Below you will find some of the world's top 10 most expensive dishes, sure to be much more appetizing than their price tag.

NO.10 Ramen拉面

Ramen [tabelog.com]

Price: $110

Restaurant: Fujimaki Gekijyo, Tokyo, Japan

Ingredients: Chinese stock, Thai tom yum stock, imperial ramen noodles, 20 other "secret" ingredients

Most are familiar with instant ramen noodles, and according to a Japanese poll conducted in 2010, the Japanese believe their best invention of the 20th century was instant noodles.

NO.9 The Ultra-dog

The Ultra-dog [celebritynetworth.com]

Price: $145.49

Restaurant: Capitol Dawg, Sacramento, U.S.

Ingredients: moose cheese, 3/4lh beef frank, smoked maple bacon, Focaccia roll, Italian white truffle butter, French whole grain mustard, garlic herb mayonnaise, local Sacraments vinaigrette

Taking the title back from the Canadians, the ultra-dog holds the Guinness world record for the priciest hot dog.