Asian Sandwiches

Bánh mì (pronounced 'bun mee') is a popular Vietnamese variety of sandwiches that share the same core ingredient - a baguette. The baguette was brought over to Vietnam during the colonial period, and nowadays it is one of the few hap... READ MORE

Marinated and spit-roasted, shawarma is a delicious Middle Eastern meat treat whose origins can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire era, while its name stems from the Arabic pronunciation of the Turkish word çevirme (lit. to turn;... READ MORE

Tombik döner or gobit kebab is a variety of döner kebab where the shredded meat is stuffed in a bun-shaped flatbread known as pide ekmek. The bread has a crispy exterior and a soft interior. This dish ... READ MORE

Vada pav is one of Mumbai's favorite sandwiches, its name referring to the key ingredients: vada, or spicy mashed potatoes that are deep-fried in chickpea batter, and pav, or white bread rolls. This iconic street food is said to ... READ MORE

Bánh mì thịt is a traditional bánh mì sandwich variation in which thịt means meat. As the name suggests, the sandwich is made with various Vietnamese cold cuts such as sliced roasted pork, sliced pork belly, chả (sliced... READ MORE

First brought to Israel in the 1940s and 1950s by the Iraqi Jews, sabich is a sandwich made by stuffing pita bread with fried eggplants, hard-boiled eggs, tahini sauce, Israeli salad, hummus, pickled mango sauce (amba), and parsley. It is... READ MORE

Kaya toast is a popular Malaysian and Singaporean breakfast consisting of two slices of toasted bread filled with kaya, a traditional spread made with sugar, eggs, coconut milk, and pandan flavoring. The dish is typically served ... READ MORE

Bombay sandwich is a traditional sandwich originating from Mumbai, hence the name. In order to prepare it, green chutney is spread on a slice of crustless white sandwich bread, while butter is spread on the other slice. What goes in between the tw... READ MORE

Typically associated with Çeşme, kumru is a toasted sandwich prepared with an artisanal bread that is typically enriched with chickpea flour. It was originally prepared with sinik, a circular bread that was sold by street vendors, ... READ MORE

Bánh mì đặc biệt is a traditional bánh mì sandwich variety originating from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). The sandwich usually consists of a split baguette that's filled with pork liver pâté and thinly sliced ... READ MORE

As the name states, yakisoba pan is an unusual Japanese combination of stir-fried yakisoba noodles and plain bread rolls. The noodles are first blended with various vegetables and doused in a thick sauce, and the combination is then stuff... READ MORE

Pork chop bun is a Macanese specialty and one of the most famous dishes in the region. Although it is reminiscent of a typical sandwich or a hamburger, it doesn't have a lot in common with them. For a long time, Macau has been a Portuguese colony ... READ MORE

Donkey burger is a unique Chinese hamburger that is especially popular in Baoding and Hejian. It is prepared by filling a shao bing roll with shredded donkey meat, green peppers, and coriander leaves. The meat is usually served cold, and ... READ MORE

This classic street food item consists of a French loaf that is sliced lengthwise and generously doused with a mixture of lightly beaten eggs, minced meat, onions, and various combination of spices and vegetables. The bread is then fried top-down,... READ MORE

Bánh mì heo quay is a traditional bánh mì sandwich variation made with roasted pork belly as the main ingredient. The pork is roasted with a thick layer of salt and spices. It is sliced and served on a freshly baked b&a... READ MORE

Bánh mì xíu mại is a traditional bánh mì sandwich variety made with ground pork meatballs as the main ingredient. The meatballs are usually made with a combination of ground pork, corn starch, fish sauce, garlic,... READ MORE

Jerusalem mixed grill is a traditional dish originating from Jerusalem. It typically consists of grilled chicken hearts, liver, and spleen combined with ground lamb (or lamb fat) and onions, seasoned with turmeric, garlic, black pepper, cumin, cil... READ MORE

Bánh mì gà nướng is a traditional bánh mì sandwich variety that’s prepared with grilled chicken pieces as the main ingredient. In order to prepare the sandwich, a split bánh mì roll is usually... READ MORE

Bánh mì chả cá is a traditional type of bánh mì sandwich made with fish patties as the main ingredient. In order to prepare it, a bánh mì roll or a Vietnamese baguette is split lengthwise, then fill... READ MORE

Tamago sando is a Japanese egg salad sandwich. In Japanese, tamago means egg, while sando means sandwich. Found in almost every convenience store, but also prepared at home in Japan, the sandwich consists of two... READ MORE

Bánh mì ốp la is a traditional bánh mì sandwich variation made with fried eggs as the main ingredient. The fried eggs can replace the meat in the sandwich or they can be used alongside meat such as chả lụa pork sausage ... READ MORE

Bagel toast is a traditional way of eating sandwiches in Israel. It's made by pressing and toasting a fluffy, sesame seed-covered bagel that's split and filled with cheese and vegetables. The sandwich is usually made on a panini press or a toaster... READ MORE

Wagyu cutlet sandwich is a Japanese specialty sandwich that features a thick, tender, and juicy slice of crispy-fried, breaded wagyu beef steak. Called wagyu katsu sando in Japan, this steak sandwich may use a selection of cuts of the ric... READ MORE

Bánh mì chả lụa is a traditional bánh mi sandwich variety that’s made with Vietnam’s version of ham – a steamed pork sausage called chả lụa as the main ingredient. The chả lụa is a mixture of ground pork, spi... READ MORE

Bánh mì cá mòi is a traditional bánh mì sandwich variety made with sardines as the main ingredient. The sandwich is typically made with canned sardines that are packed in a slightly spicy tomato sauce. The... READ MORE

Spaghetti jaffle is a traditional sandwich that's also quite popular in Japan. The sandwich usually consists of spaghetti, a bread roll or sliced bread, butter, grated cheese, and a sauce (often tomatoes and onions). The spaghetti are cooked until... READ MORE

Bánh mì giò thủ is a traditional banh mi sandwich variety that’s made with head cheese as the main ingredient. In order to prepare the sandwich, the bánh mì rolls are split and usually filled with a Vietnam... READ MORE