What Sandwiches Look Like Around The World

1. Grilled cheese- US

(Image/ Source: commercialappeal.com)As sandwiches go, this is one of the most famous- and one of our all-time favorites too! Whether you’re after a cheeky lunch or an evening snack, the grilled cheese delivers. Crusty bread is held together with lashings of thick, melting cheese, combined with as many other fillings and flavors as you like. We’re currently favoring a caramelized onion chutney.

2. Bánh Mì- Vietnam

(Image/ Source: today.com)After French colonizers arrived in Vietnam, baguettes and pate became a big thing. A classic bánh mì is made up of a French baguette, which is sliced lengthwise, and stuffed with cold cuts of meat, pâté, pickled veggies, cilantro, jalapeños, and mayo. However, a lot of modern bánh mìs swap cold meat cuts for hot, spicy meats like lemongrass and ginger chicken, topped with coriander!

3. Bombay sandwich- India

(Image/ Source: digiskynet.com)A veggie take on the classic club sandwich, this Indian snack is perfect for those wanting to avoid meat. The bacon is swapped for veg like cucumber and beet slices, while lettuce and mayo are traded for an indulgent layer of spicy boiled potato and tons of zingy cilantro chutney. You’ll sometimes find additions like green bell peppers and onion too.

4. Bun kabab- Pakistan

(Image/ Source: masala.tv)Like a burger, but with a spicy punch. The most common form of kabab is a patty, usually made with ground beef or lamb, which is mixed with lentils and aromatic spices like cumin, ginger, and green chili. It’s then combined with an egg and fried in ghee or oil until it’s golden and crispy. Pop the patty on a burger bun with generous helpings of onions, tomatoes and chutneys!

5. Croquette sando- Japan

(Image/ Source: cookingwithdog.com)This fusion snack is super popular across Japan. These gorgeous panko-crusted, deep-fried potato balls come with tons of different fillings- kabocha pumpkin, tuna, ground beef, and even mac & cheese! They’re then stuffed between bread slices and covered in beautifully tangy katsu sauce. Carby goodness.

6. Doner kebab- Turkey

(Image/ Source: ilovemanchester.com)The humble doner kebab has been steadily taking over the world for the last decade or so. And it’s not too difficult to see why! The name doner actually comes from "dondurmek," a Turkish word for rotating roasted meat. This meat is served with veg like onions, tomatoes and salad, coated with lashings of white sauce, and wrapped up in flatbread.

7. Ploughman's sandwich- UK

(Image/ Source: thebutty.co)This iconic cold sandwich is perfect for cheese fans- and for those that prefer a snack instead of a meal! Tangy cheese, super thick jarred chutney Branston pickle, some onions, lettuce, and possibly a few tomatoes are all added to crunchy wheat bread. You can even throw in a boiled egg for good measure.

8. Pan bagnat- France

(Image/ Source: supervalu.ie)If you haven’t tried one of these already, we’d suggest making one asap. Salade niçoise is THE iconic dish of Nice, and it’s also available in a glorious sandwich form. Super crusty bread (day-old bread is usually best) is rubbed with olive oil and garlic. Add tomato, onion, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and basil, along with generous helpings of anchovies and tuna, and you’re onto a winner.

9. Bake and shark- Trinidad

(Image/ Source: gourmetrecipecollection.weebly.com)As sandwiches go, this is definitely one of the more interesting ones! This popular beach snack consists of a puffed-up, airy flatbread, and filled with a great big hunk of shark meat (usually black tip). It’s then doused in a ton of sauces, including everything from garlic sauce and pepper sauce to coleslaw.

10. Pork belly bao- China

(Image/ Source: freepik.com)Bao is absolutely everywhere right now- and we can’t get enough of them! These super fluffy Chinese appetizers are steamed, making them light and pillow soft. They’re traditionally filled with rich pork belly, pickled greens, peanuts, and a generous helping of chili, but there are endless options of fillings to choose from.

11. Gyro- Greece

(Image/ Source: thespruceeats.com)The king of modern street food, the gyro is perfect for meat fans. Thin, beautifully cooked lamb, pork, beef or chicken is tucked into a warm pita bread, and then covered with soft tomatoes, onions and salad. Throw in some tzatziki sauce and a few French fries dusted in smoke paprika, and you’ll be transported into food heaven.

12. Torta- Mexico

(Image/ Source: vvsupremo.com)Anything goes with a Torta. These sandwiches can be served hot or cold, with meat or without. Whatever you fancy! They’re traditionally served in a crusty bolillo roll, with toppings like pickled peppers, refried beans, spicy chilis and avocado. These sandwiches can differ from region to region though.

12. Philly Cheesesteak- US

(Image/ Source: honestfoodtalks.com)Philadelphia is the home of the cheesesteak. Some people claim you can’t get a good one outside the city, but we’ll let you be the judge of that one! Juicy steak slices, along with sweet, sticky onions, are encased in a pillowy roll and loaded with tons of cheese sauce. Sometimes you’ll come across pizza sauce and spicy pineapple sauce too.

13. Smørrebrød- Denmark

(Image/ Source: mealsbymavis.com)These open sandwiches are a Scandinavian classic. They’re typically made with dark rye bread, and topped with punchy ingredients. The most traditional Smørrebrød include salmon and remoulade (a bit like mayonnaise, but with pickles, horseradish or anchovies) and roasted beef with yet more pickles and horseradish.

14. Cevapcici- Bosnia and Herzegovina

(Image/ Source: tasteatlas.com)In the Balkans, folks are fuelled on street food- including cevapcici! This beautiful flatbread is filled stuffed with charcoal-grilled skinless sausage made of spiced minced meat (usually veal, lamb or beef) with sweet onions, kajmak (a cheese spread made with sour cream, cream cheese, and feta), and ajvar, which is a red pepper sauce. 10/10.

15. Breakfast Sandwich- Taiwan

(Image/ Source: pinterest.com)If you like a filling breakfast, get yourself one of these epic triple-decker sandwiches. It has all the best breakfast ingredients you could ask for; egg and bacon, as well as cucumber and greens (because we still need the veggies!). All of this is slathered in mayonnaise and encased in fluffy white bread.

16. Bean Sandwich- Senegal

(Image/ Source: harvestingnature.com)The best breakfasts are the unpretentious ones. This amazing breakfast sandwich is a huge hit in West Africa, and consists of a crusty baguette filled with red beans, which are cooked in a spicy tomato paste with onions and fragrant spices. Throw in a helping of mayo and hot sauce and you’ve got the basics covered. But if you want to kick things up a notch, add eggs, potatoes or onion sauce!

17. Prawn roll- Australia

(Image/ Source: sandwichtribunal.com)“Shrimp on the barbie” jokes aside, the Aussies definitely know what they’re doing when it comes to seafood. So it’s no huge surprise that their national sandwich happens to be a prawn roll! Take a sub roll or hot dog bun, and you can start loading your sandwich with big, juicy prawns and Thousand-Island style dressing, complete with avocado and salad.

18. Gatsby- South Africa

(Image/ Source: commons.wikimedia.org)One of Cape Town’s most famous exports, the Gatsby is an absolute beast of a sandwich. It comes on a long loaf of bread- so big that it has to be cut into four. It’s crammed with all manner of meaty alterations (think masala steak and polony), but you can also get calamari and veggie/vegan versions too! Throw in some fries and hot sauce made with green mango and chili, and you’ve got yourself a feast.

19. Jambon Beurre- France

(Image/ Source: en.wikipedia.org)When it comes to the serious business of sandwiches, less can be definitely more (sorry Gatsby). This classic French sandwich has just three ingredients; ham, butter, and a baguette. But when it’s made with fine, quality ingredients (which are just about everywhere in France) it really is a wonderful thing.

20. Barros Luco- Chile

(Image/ Source: sangucheriatiopepe.cl)Another basic but beautiful sandwich. Barros Lucos basically consists of steak and cheese, but boy is it good. The steak is either a thin filet or strips of churrasco, seasoned with a generous dose of salt and pepper. Sometimes some cumin will be thrown in to spice things up a bit. As for the cheese? gooey Chilean mantecoso or Gouda will do nicely.

21. Peameal bacon- Canada

(Image/ Source: cbc.ca)Say hello to Toronto’s signature dish. The meat for this sandwich used to be rolled in crushed yellow peas- hence the name. But times have changed, and it’s now rolled in cornmeal and brined before being griddled, stuffed in a kaiser roll and smothered in mustard. You’ll also find that many outlets that deck these sandwiches out with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.

22. Reuben- US

(Image/ Source: beefiswhatsfordinner.com)We don’t know about you, but when we think of a Reuben, we’re instantly transported to a New York deli experience. Think tons of corned beef, salty but sweet Swiss cheese, kraut, and rich Thousand Island dressing, and crammed between two pieces of rye bread. It’s so popular that it's now become a staple across Europe too!

23. Chip butty- UK

(Image/ Source: tasteatlas.com)If you like your sandwiches plain (and with zero nutrition), the chip butty is the one for you! It literally just consists of two white pieces of processed bread slathered in butter with “chips” (fat French fries), and maybe a condiment like ketchup, vinegar or mayonnaise. No lettuce. No tomato. No salad. Veg is for cowards.

24. Croque Monsieur- France

(Image/ Source: thespruceeats.com)France takes its sandwich game seriously. The Croque Monsieur is arguably one of the best, most indulgent sandwiches in the world, and it’s all down to its genius use of melted cheese. The added béchamel cheesey goodness on top of the bread really does elevate the humble cheese and ham toastie to a whole new level!

25. Moo Yong- Thailand

(Image/ Source: peakd.com)Moo Yong is a popular breakfast sandwich that’s often eaten with a bowl of congee, Chinese style. Two slices of white bread are filled with dried pork sung, and then smeared with lashings of chili oil and mayo. It’s also sometimes doused in condensed milk, but you can mix and match your ingredients as you please.

26. Khao Jee- Laos

(Image/ Source: simonsayscook.com)Similar to the Vietnamese bánh mì, this comforting baguette is wrapped around a sausage, or sai gog, which is made from pork and loaded with lemon grass, garlic, ginger, shallots, and fish sauce. This classic South East Asian flavor profile works perfectly with the pickled carrots, onions and chill sauce.

27. Sabich- Israel

(Image/ Source: fortune.com)The beloved Israeli sandwich hails from Tel Aviv, and is packed with tasty treats. It traditionally features a soft pita stuffed with crispy slices of fried eggplant, sour pickles, a thick layer of hummus, a drizzle of tahini, a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy pickled mango sauce.

28. Francesinha- Portugal

(Image/ Source: tasteatlas.com)This one has gone viral over the years. The Francesinha -- which translates to “little Frenchie” - is a Portuguese interpretation of the French Croque Monsieur, and is doused in cheese and red sauce. The core is usually made up of ham, sausage and steak, and crowned with a fried egg. You can get seafood and mushroom versions though!

29. Bauru- Brazil

(Image/ Source: receiteria.com.br)Created in a café in São Paulo, this has gone on to become one of the country’s most celebrated sandwiches. It features a generous helping of beef, tomatoes, and mozzarella, which are stuffed inside a French roll and steamed in a bain-marie. This ensures extra melty cheese. Sometimes pickles are added for an extra hit of flavor.

30. Peanut butter and jelly- US

(Image/ Source: theguardian.com)We thought we’d save the sweet one until last. This classic American sandwich has probably been in everyone’s lunchbox at some point, and it’s continuing to fly high as one of the most popular sandwiches around. Peanut butter and jelly are smothered onto white bread, and is then generally consumed as fast as humanly possible.