Nov 03, 2025

World Sandwich Day: 8 best sandwiches to eat from around the world

Aanya Mehta

Bacon Butty, United Kingdom

The Bacon Butty is a beloved British comfort food, crispy bacon between buttered bread, often with a splash of ketchup or brown sauce. Simple and satisfying.

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Bánh Mì, Vietnam

A perfect blend of East and West, Bánh Mì combines French baguettes with Vietnamese fillings like pickled veggies, cilantro, chili, and grilled pork or tofu.

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Croque Monsieur, France

The Croque Monsieur is a French bistro staple, a ham and Gruyère cheese sandwich topped with creamy béchamel sauce and baked until golden and crisp.

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Cuban Sandwich, Cuba

A Cuban sandwich layers roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread, pressed and grilled to perfection, crunchy outside, gooey inside.

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Döner Kebab Sandwich, Turkey

Turkey’s Döner Sandwich is made with spiced, roasted meat sliced from a vertical rotisserie and tucked into pita or flatbread with veggies and yoghurt sauce.

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Panini, Italy

Italy’s Panini is pressed and toasted, usually filled with mozzarella, tomato, basil, and prosciutto. Simple ingredients, but bursting with flavour and warmth.

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Reuben Sandwich, USA

A New York deli classic, the Reuben is made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, all grilled between slices of rye bread. Melty, tangy perfection!

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Torta, Mexico

The Mexican torta is a hearty sandwich stuffed with ingredients like beans, avocado, jalapeños, meat (usually carnitas or chorizo), and cheese, all inside a crusty roll.

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