Sandwich is a very basic dish that is available in most countries around the world, including meat and vegetables sandwiched between two layers of bread. It sounds simple but the dish has a strong national identity due to the combination of ingredients typical of each locality.
Here is a list of the 6 best sandwiches in the world as voted by readers of The Travel.
Arepas
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The first representative on this list is called Arepa, originating from Venezuela and famous throughout South American countries. The crust is made from crushed corn flour, the filling is usually shredded beef, beans, cheese, onions and avocado. Arepa can be eaten at any time of the day. If served for breakfast, this dish will be sandwiched with fruits, jams and dipped in chocolate sauce.
Submarine sandwich
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Also known as a “Sub”, this is a familiar American sandwich. The sandwich is usually 1 foot long (equivalent to 30 cm) and is filled with various fillings including different meats, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olive oil and vinegar. Popular meats are Italian cold cuts such as turkey, ham and bacon.
Bread (Vietnam)
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Vietnam’s famous sandwich is the result of a cultural exchange between East Asian and Western cuisines. The crust is usually a baguette, and the fillings are extremely rich, depending on the locality where visitors visit. Usually, the sandwich will have pate, cucumber, meat (beef, chicken or pork), sausage/spring rolls, pickled vegetables, herbs and chili sauce. The sandwich is usually eaten for breakfast but can also be eaten at any time of the day.
Reuben (USA)
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A unique American sandwich that uses ingredients from different countries. Between two layers of rye bread are German sauerkraut, Swedish cheese, Russian dressing and beef shank. This combination creates an explosive flavor that has made Americans crazy, praising it as one of the best sandwiches in the country.
Croque-Monsieur (France)
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French cuisine is also on the list. A traditional croque-monsieur consists of gruyere cheese mixed with béchamel sauce to create a savory and creamy sauce, which is then topped with a ham sandwich. The dish is fried before serving so that the cheese melts on the outside, creating a crispy, golden brown crust.
Torta (Mexico)
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The Mexican sandwich with its famous salsa sauce is also honored as one of the best sandwiches in the world. Instead of using tortilla flatbread, Torta uses regular bread. The filling includes: fried chicken, roast pork or shredded beef with green vegetables such as cilantro, avocado and Oaxaca cheese. Torta has a prominent spicy taste and is the sandwich that attracts tourists to the Central American country.



























