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106 authentic recipes from around the world. Ingredients, technique, and the story behind every sandwich.

106 recipes
Akara Sandwich
Nigeria

Akara Sandwich

Nigerian black-eyed pea fritters in soft agege bread with pepper sauce and sardines — Lagos stree...

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Arayes
Palestine

Arayes

Pita bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb and grilled until the bread is crispy and the meat is juicy.

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Arepa Rellena
Colombia

Arepa Rellena

A thick griddled cornmeal flatbread split and filled with shredded beef, black beans, cheese, or avocado.

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BLT
United States

BLT

Crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomato with mayonnaise on toasted bread.

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Bacon and Egg Roll
Australia

Bacon and Egg Roll

Crispy bacon and a fried egg with BBQ sauce in a soft white bread roll — the classic Australian w...

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Barros Luco
Chile

Barros Luco

A Chilean steak and melted cheese sandwich in a crusty marraqueta roll — named after a former president.

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Beef on Weck
United States

Beef on Weck

Rare roast beef on a salt-and-caraway-crusted kummelweck roll, served with horseradish and au jus.

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Bifana
Portugal

Bifana

Thin marinated pork cutlets in a crispy bread roll with piri-piri sauce — Portugal's national sandwich.

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Bikini
Spain

Bikini

Pressed Catalan ham and cheese sandwich on white bread.

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Bocadillo de Jamón
Spain

Bocadillo de Jamón

A simple Spanish sandwich of cured Iberian ham on a crusty baguette, sometimes rubbed with tomato...

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Breakfast Sandwich
United States

Breakfast Sandwich

A fried or scrambled egg with cheese and bacon or sausage on an English muffin or bagel.

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Broodje Kroket
Netherlands

Broodje Kroket

Crispy beef ragout croquette in a soft white roll with mustard.

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Bunny Chow
South Africa

Bunny Chow

Hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with spicy Indian curry.

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Bánh Mì
Vietnam

Bánh Mì

A Vietnamese baguette sandwich combining French colonial bread with Southeast Asian fillings, pât...

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Cemita
Mexico

Cemita

A sesame-seeded Pueblan roll stacked with breaded milanesa, avocado, papalo herb, Oaxaca cheese, ...

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Chakalaka Roll
South Africa

Chakalaka Roll

South African bread roll filled with spicy vegetable relish and grilled meat.

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Cheese and Pickle Sandwich
United Kingdom

Cheese and Pickle Sandwich

Mature cheddar and Branston Pickle on thick-cut white or granary bread — the quintessential Briti...

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Chicken Suya Roll
Nigeria

Chicken Suya Roll

Grilled suya-spiced chicken in a soft roll with onion, tomato, and yaji pepper sauce.

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Chip Butty
England

Chip Butty

A Northern English sandwich of hot, salted chips between two slices of buttered white bread.

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Chivito
Uruguay

Chivito

Uruguay's national sandwich: thin-sliced steak, ham, mozzarella, bacon, egg, and toppings on a soft bun.

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Choripán
Argentina

Choripán

A grilled chorizo sausage split open in a crusty roll, dressed with chimichurri.

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Choripán Argentino
Argentina

Choripán Argentino

Grilled chorizo split and served in crusty bread with chimichurri — Argentina's beloved street sandwich.

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Churrasco Sandwich
Brazil

Churrasco Sandwich

Grilled thin-cut Brazilian steak in a soft pão francês roll with vinaigrette, mayo, and crispy po...

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Club Sandwich
United States

Club Sandwich

A triple-decker of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on toasted bread.

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Croque Madame
France

Croque Madame

Béchamel-glazed ham and cheese sandwich crowned with a fried egg.

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Croque Monsieur
France

Croque Monsieur

A baked or fried French sandwich of ham and Gruyère cheese topped with creamy béchamel sauce.

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Croque Provençal
France

Croque Provençal

A French croque monsieur upgraded with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and herbes de Provence.

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Cubano
Cuba

Cubano

A pressed Cuban sandwich layered with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread.

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Dabeli
India

Dabeli

A Gujarat street sandwich with spiced mashed potato filling, chutneys, and pomegranate in a pav bun.

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Döner Kebab
Germany

Döner Kebab

Spiced rotating meat shaved into flatbread with salad and garlic sauce.

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Ebi Katsu Sando
Japan

Ebi Katsu Sando

Panko-crusted fried shrimp patty on milk bread with Kewpie mayo and katsu sauce — Japan's luxury ...

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Egg Salad Sandwich
United States

Egg Salad Sandwich

Creamy chopped hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise and mustard on soft white bread.

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Falafel Pita
Israel

Falafel Pita

Crispy chickpea fritters in pita with hummus, salad, tahini, and pickles.

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Feteer Meshaltet
Egypt

Feteer Meshaltet

Egyptian layered flaky pastry served savory or sweet, folded around fillings.

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Focaccia Sandwich
Italy

Focaccia Sandwich

Thick, oily Ligurian focaccia split and filled with mortadella, fresh mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes.

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Francesinha
Portugal

Francesinha

A Porto specialty: layered ham, sausage, and steak between bread, smothered in melted cheese and ...

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Frankie
India

Frankie

A Mumbai street roll of spiced egg-coated paratha wrapped around chicken tikka or paneer with chutneys.

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French Dip
United States

French Dip

Thinly sliced roast beef on a French roll, served with a side of beef jus for dipping.

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Fried Chicken Sandwich
United States

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy buttermilk-fried chicken thigh on a brioche bun with pickles and spiced mayo.

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Gatsby
South Africa

Gatsby

Foot-long Cape Town submarine roll loaded with chips, masala steak, and piri-piri.

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Grilled Cheese
United States

Grilled Cheese

Buttered bread griddled around melted cheese, the simplest and most universal of American comfort...

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Halloumi Wrap
Cyprus

Halloumi Wrap

Grilled Cypriot halloumi cheese with mint, tomato, and pickled vegetables in a warm flatbread.

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Hot Dog
United States

Hot Dog

A grilled or boiled beef or pork sausage in a soft steamed bun with yellow mustard, relish, and onions.

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Irish Breakfast Sandwich
Ireland

Irish Breakfast Sandwich

Back bacon, white pudding, black pudding, and fried egg in a floury bap — the full Irish in sandw...

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Italian Beef
United States

Italian Beef

Thinly sliced, slow-roasted beef on a long roll, dipped in jus and topped with sweet peppers or h...

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Italian Sub
United States

Italian Sub

A hero roll packed with salami, capicola, ham, provolone, pepperoncini, and Italian dressing.

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Jianbing
China

Jianbing

Crispy Chinese street crepe wrapped around egg, fried wonton, scallion, and chili.

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Karantika
Algeria

Karantika

Algerian baked chickpea batter cut into squares and served in bread with harissa and cumin — the ...

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Katsu Sando
Japan

Katsu Sando

A Japanese sandwich of thick-cut tonkatsu pork cutlet on pillowy shokupan milk bread with tangy t...

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Kaya Toast
Singapore

Kaya Toast

Toasted bread filled with coconut-egg jam and a slab of cold butter.

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Kefta Sandwich
Morocco

Kefta Sandwich

Moroccan grilled spiced meatballs in flatbread with tomato, onion, and harissa.

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Kheema Pav
India

Kheema Pav

Spiced minced lamb or beef curry served in soft Mumbai pav bread — the city's ultimate comfort st...

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Lobster Roll
United States

Lobster Roll

Chunks of fresh lobster meat tossed with mayonnaise or butter, served in a split-top hot dog bun.

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Lomo Saltado Sandwich
Peru

Lomo Saltado Sandwich

Peruvian wok-fried beef with tomatoes and onion in soy-citrus sauce, piled into a crusty bread roll.

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Manakish
Lebanon

Manakish

A warm Lebanese flatbread topped with za'atar, olive oil, and sometimes cheese — breakfast eaten ...

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Matjesbrötchen
Germany

Matjesbrötchen

A soft German roll filled with lightly cured young herring, pickles, and creamy remoulade.

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Meatball Sub
United States

Meatball Sub

Juicy beef and pork meatballs in marinara sauce, smothered in melted mozzarella on a toasted sub roll.

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Medianoche
Cuba

Medianoche

Sweet egg-bread Cuban sandwich with pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard.

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Merguez Roll
Algeria

Merguez Roll

Spicy North African lamb sausage in a baguette with harissa, roasted peppers, and crème fraîche.

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Misal Pav
India

Misal Pav

A fiery Pune curried sprout curry served with crusty pav buns for tearing and dipping.

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Monte Cristo
United States

Monte Cristo

A French toast-style ham and cheese sandwich, griddled, dusted with powdered sugar, and served with jam.

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Morning Sandwich
Hong Kong

Morning Sandwich

Hong Kong style thick toast with cold butter and kaya jam, or ham and egg — the cha chaan teng breakfast.

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Msemen Sandwich
Morocco

Msemen Sandwich

A flaky, layered Moroccan square flatbread filled with spiced kefta or honey and butter for breakfast.

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Muffuletta
United States

Muffuletta

A round Sicilian-style sandwich layered with cured meats, cheeses, and tangy olive salad on sesame bread.

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Murtabak
Malaysia

Murtabak

Stuffed griddled flatbread filled with spiced minced meat, egg, and onion.

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Onigirazu
Japan

Onigirazu

A flat Japanese rice sandwich wrapped in nori seaweed — the bentobox sandwich reimagined for modern life.

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Pan Bagnat
France

Pan Bagnat

A Niçoise salad in a round bread roll soaked with olive oil — the classic portable picnic sandwic...

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Pan con Chicharrón
Peru

Pan con Chicharrón

A Peruvian breakfast sandwich of crispy fried pork, sweet potato, and salsa criolla on a soft roll.

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Panini
Italy

Panini

Pressed Italian sandwich on rustic bread with cured meats, cheese, and vegetables.

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Patty Melt
United States

Patty Melt

A diner classic of a thin beef patty, melted Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions griddled betwee...

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Pav Bhaji Roll
India

Pav Bhaji Roll

Mumbai's beloved spiced mashed vegetable curry served in a buttered pav roll — street food at its finest.

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Pepito Venezolano
Venezuela

Pepito Venezolano

A Venezuelan sandwich of shredded beef, black beans, fried egg, and avocado in crusty bread.

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Philly Cheesesteak
United States

Philly Cheesesteak

A long hoagie roll stuffed with thinly sliced ribeye beef and melted cheese, the iconic sandwich ...

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Piadina
Italy

Piadina

A thin griddled flatbread from Romagna, filled with prosciutto, squacquerone cheese, and fresh rocket.

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Ploughman's Sandwich
United Kingdom

Ploughman's Sandwich

A British pub classic: mature cheddar, pickle, and crusty bread with a crisp apple.

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Po' Boy
United States

Po' Boy

A New Orleans sandwich on crusty French bread, traditionally stuffed with fried seafood or roast ...

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Prawn Marie Rose Sandwich
United Kingdom

Prawn Marie Rose Sandwich

Cold North Atlantic prawns in a tangy pink Marie Rose sauce on soft white bread with shredded lettuce.

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Prego no Pão
Portugal

Prego no Pão

A thin beef steak in a crusty roll with garlic butter and mustard — Lisbon's classic steak sandwich.

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Primrose Sandwich
England

Primrose Sandwich

Delicate English tea sandwich of cream cheese and edible primrose petals.

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Pulled Pork Sandwich
United States

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Slow-smoked pork shoulder pulled into tender shreds, piled on a brioche bun with tangy BBQ sauce ...

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Rachel Sandwich
United States

Rachel Sandwich

A Reuben variation of turkey or pastrami with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing on gri...

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Reuben
United States

Reuben

Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on grilled rye.

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Roti John
Singapore

Roti John

Singaporean baguette omelette sandwich with minced meat, onion, and chili sauce.

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Sabich
Israel

Sabich

Iraqi-Jewish pita stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, and amba sauce.

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Salad Roll
Australia

Salad Roll

A soft white bread roll filled with leg ham, beetroot, grated cheese, and lettuce — the Australia...

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Sausage Sizzle
Australia

Sausage Sizzle

Australian charity barbecue sausage in a slice of white bread with onions and sauce.

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Schmalzbrot
Germany

Schmalzbrot

Dark German rye bread spread with lard and topped with onions, crispy crackling, and coarse salt.

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Shawarma
Syria

Shawarma

Spit-roasted spiced meat wrapped in flatbread with tahini, pickles, and garlic sauce.

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Sloppy Joe
United States

Sloppy Joe

Seasoned ground beef simmered in a sweet-and-tangy tomato sauce, piled onto a soft hamburger bun.

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Smørrebrød
Denmark

Smørrebrød

Danish open-faced sandwiches on dense rye bread, topped with herring, roast beef, eggs, or other ...

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Spam Musubi Sandwich
United States

Spam Musubi Sandwich

Fried Spam and rice wrapped in nori — Hawaii's iconic snack that bridges Japanese and American fo...

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Tamago Sando
Japan

Tamago Sando

Japanese egg salad sandwich on fluffy shokupan milk bread — the convenience store sandwich elevat...

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Tartine
France

Tartine

Open-faced French slice of bread topped with butter, jam, or savory toppings.

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Torta Ahogada
Mexico

Torta Ahogada

A Guadalajara specialty: a crusty bolillo roll stuffed with carnitas and drowned in spicy red chi...

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Tramezzino
Italy

Tramezzino

Soft, crustless Italian tea sandwich on white pan bread, generously filled with mayo-based combinations.

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Tripleta
Puerto Rico

Tripleta

A Puerto Rican triple-meat sandwich with pernil, chicken, and beef on a toasted pan sobao with ma...

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Tuna Melt
United States

Tuna Melt

Tuna salad with melted cheddar or Swiss on toasted sourdough — the diner sandwich that endures.

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Turkey Avocado Sandwich
United States

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Sliced turkey breast with creamy avocado, Swiss cheese, and sprouts on whole grain bread.

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Turkey Club
United States

Turkey Club

A triple-decker variation of the classic club, built on roast turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

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Vada Pav
India

Vada Pav

Spicy potato fritter in a soft pav bun with chutneys and fried green chili.

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Vegemite Sandwich
Australia

Vegemite Sandwich

Buttered white bread with a thin scrape of dark, salty yeast extract spread.

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Western Sandwich
United States

Western Sandwich

A Denver omelette — eggs with ham, onion, and bell pepper — pressed between buttered toast.

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X-Tudo
Brazil

X-Tudo

Brazil's ultimate everything burger-sandwich — beef, ham, bacon, egg, cheese, corn, peas, and pot...

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Yakisoba Pan
Japan

Yakisoba Pan

Japanese hot dog bun stuffed with stir-fried noodles, pork, and pickled ginger.

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Zapiekanka
Poland

Zapiekanka

Open-faced toasted baguette piled with mushrooms, cheese, and ketchup.

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Ćevapi Roll
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ćevapi Roll

Grilled skinless Bosnian sausages of beef and lamb in a soft lepinja flatbread with raw onion and...

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