Must-try sandwiches from around the world

Vegemite, Australia

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Trying this classic Australian treat is pretty simple. All you need is to find a store that sells the thick, black spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract.

Yakisoba-pan, Japan

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Stuff some sweet and savory Yakisoba noodles in a roll, top it with seaweed, katsuobushi, and mayonnaise and you have a delicious yakisoba-pan.

Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This omelette-type sandwich is said to have originated in the Malay community of Singapore, but is now also a popular snack in Malaysia itself.

Vada pav, India

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Deep-fried potato dumpling stuffed in bread and served with whatever chutney your heart desires? Yes, please.

Breakfast roll, Ireland

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This classic Irish sandwich comes with a variety of items typically found in a full Irish breakfast. These include bacon, sausages, fried eggs, and maybe even some black pudding, a distinct kind of blood sausage popular in Ireland and the UK.

Kaya toast, Singapore

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

The sandwich gets its name from kaya, a type of coconut jam that is served on toast and sometimes on crackers. The sandwich gets a topping of sugar, coconut milk, eggs, pandan, and sometimes margarine or butter.

Francesinha, Portugal

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

The francesinha is an extreme hangover cure sandwich consisting of bread, wet-cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage, steak or roast meat covered with melted cheese and a hot thick tomato and beer sauce served with french fries. Not for the faint of heart.

Bocadillo, Spain

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This is basically a choice of meat served in a small baguette-style bread. Add veggies if you like, but this sandwich is all about the protein.

Zapiekanka, Poland

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This open-faced sandwich is more commonly served with grilled mushroom and cheese, but other options also exist.

Katsu sando, Japan

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Filled with breaded fried meat and served on white sandwich bread with mayonnaise and mustard, this sandwich is unlike anything you've ever tried before.

Cemita, Mexico

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This is a Mexican torta served on a bread roll covered with sesame seeds and filled with sliced avocado, meat, white cheese, onions, the herb pápalo and red salsa.

Bauru, Brazil

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

The traditional recipe of this Brazilian classic calls for melted cheese, slices of roast beef, tomato, and pickled cucumber in a French bun.

Rarebit, Wales

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This cheesy concoction consists of a savory sauce of melted cheese and various other ingredients that is poured over slices (or other pieces) of toasted bread.

Leberkäsesemmel, Germany

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Leberkäse is a combination of corned beef, pork, and bacon that is finely ground and then baked as a loaf in a pan until it has a crunchy brown crust. Put that in a hard wheat flour bread roll with pickles and mustard and you've got a Leberkäsesemmel.

Bánh mì, Vietnam

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Bánh mì comes is different shapes and forms, but the general consensus is that is consists of baguette, ham, mayo, pate, pickled daikon, peppers, and nước chấm dipping sauce.

Jambon-beurre, France

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This popular French sandwich consists of a baguette sliced open, spread with butter, and filled with slices of ham.

Falafel, across the Middle East

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This Middle Eastern sandwich has fans across the world. Made from fava beans or chickpeas, this is a go-to for vegetarians everywhere.

Arepa, Venezuela

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Arepas hailing from Colombia and Venezuela are often considered separate dishes, but both are essentially the same and equally delicious.

Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This kosher-style deli meat sandwich is every meat-lover's dream-come-true.

Pork chop bun, Macau

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Consisting of fried pork chop filled into the bun, this sammie is extremely crisp outside and very soft inside.

Tripleta, Puerto Rico

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

A sort of Puerto Rican version of a Cuban sandwich, a tripleta gets its name because it's a combination of three meats: chicken, ham, and beef.

Chivito, Uruguay

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

A thin slice of tender cooked beef steak (churrasco), with mozzarella, tomatoes, mayo, fried or hard-boiled eggs and ham served on a bun, the chivito sandwich is Uruguay's national dish.

Medianoche, Cuba

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

This grill pressed sandwich consists of roast pork, ham, mustard, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles.

Chopped barbecue, USA

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Put some chopped barbecue meat of your choice in a hamburger bun, add some pickles and/onions, and you've got yourself everything you'll ever need, foodwise at least.

Gyro, Greece

Vegemite, Australia, Yakisoba-pan, Japan, Roti john, Malaysia/Singapore, Vada pav, India, Breakfast roll, Ireland, Kaya toast, Singapore, Francesinha, Portugal, Bocadillo, Spain, Zapiekanka, Poland, Katsu sando, Japan, Cemita, Mexico, Bauru, Brazil, Rarebit, Wales, Leberkäsesemmel, Germany, Bánh mì, Vietnam, Jambon-beurre, France, Falafel, across the Middle East, Arepa, Venezuela, Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada, Pork chop bun, Macau, Tripleta, Puerto Rico, Chivito, Uruguay, Medianoche, Cuba, Chopped barbecue, USA, Gyro, Greece

Traditionally made of pork, chicken, or lamb, this Greek staple has taken on different forms in different parts of the world.

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