10 Best Sandwiches From Around the World

1) Bánh mì (Vietnam)

A crisp baguette packed with savory meats, pickled veg, herbs, and often pâté—bright, crunchy, and addictive. The baguette roots trace to French influence in Vietnam, but the sandwich evolved into something uniquely Vietnamese.
Ghana-style twist: add a thin smear of shito (or chili oil) and extra sliced onions.
Quick build: roast or pan-fry chicken, add quick-pickled carrots/cucumber, fresh herbs (or lettuce), and a squeeze of lime.

2) The Cubano (Cuban sandwich)

Pressed, warm, and melty: ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard—usually on Cuban bread and grilled until crisp. It’s strongly associated with Cuban immigrant communities in Florida (Tampa/Key West/Miami).
Ghana-style twist: rub the pork/chicken with garlic + ginger + pepper, and serve with a little pepper sauce on the side.
Quick build: use leftover roast chicken + ham, add pickles, press in a hot pan with a heavy pot on top.

3) Shawarma wrap (Levant / Middle East)

Shawarma is marinated meat cooked on a vertical spit and shaved into a wrap—usually with veggies and a creamy sauce. It’s a Levantine street-food classic with Ottoman-era roots.
Ghana-style twist: add fresh pepper + onions (kebab onions vibe) and a squeeze of lemon/lime.
Quick build: spice chicken with cumin, paprika, garlic, a little cinnamon; pan-sear and wrap in flatbread with mayo/garlic sauce.

4) Vada pav (India)

Mumbai’s legendary street sandwich: a spicy mashed-potato ball, coated in chickpea batter, fried, and tucked into a soft bun with chutneys and chili.
Ghana-style twist: swap chutney for pepper sauce (or shito), and add sliced onions for crunch.
Quick build: make a thick spiced potato mash, form balls, shallow-fry (or air fry), then assemble with bread rolls.

5) Katsu sando (Japan)

A super-satisfying sandwich of crispy cutlet (often tonkatsu) on soft milk bread, usually with shredded cabbage and a tangy sauce. It’s commonly linked to Tokyo and dates back to the 1930s.
Ghana-style twist: season the cutlet with ginger, garlic, and a pinch of chili, and add a little spicy mayo.
Quick build: chicken katsu works great—crisp it well, slice neatly, pack tightly.

6) Croque monsieur (France)

A hot ham-and-cheese sandwich, often baked or pan-fried until golden, sometimes finished with more cheese on top (and béchamel in many versions).
Ghana-style twist: add a thin layer of pepper relish or chili spread inside—heat cuts the richness perfectly.
Quick build: toast in butter, cover briefly so the cheese melts fully.

7) Mexican torta (Mexico)

A big, bold sandwich served on rolls like bolillo or telera, stuffed with meats, beans, cheese, avocado, salsa—hot or cold, sometimes pressed like a cubano.
Ghana-style twist: add shito-style fried pepper or hot sauce and quick-pickled onions.
Quick build: spread beans (or mashed avocado), add chicken/beef, cabbage or lettuce, and a sharp sauce.

8) Reina pepiada arepa (Venezuela)

An arepa (corn cake) split and stuffed with a creamy chicken–avocado filling. The “reina pepiada” name is tied to a 1950s Caracas story linked to Miss World winner Susana Duijm.
Ghana-style twist: add diced onions and a little chili/pepper sauce for extra bite.
Quick build: use leftover shredded chicken + mashed avocado + mayo + lime + salt.

9) The Reuben (USA)

A grilled deli sandwich with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian/Thousand Island dressing on rye. Its exact origin is debated, but the classic combo is iconic.
Ghana-style twist: if sauerkraut is hard to find, use quick-pickled cabbage and add black pepper + a touch of chili.
Quick build: any “corned beef + cheese + tangy cabbage + creamy sauce” gets you close.

10) The Gatsby (South Africa)

A huge submarine-style sandwich from Cape Town, famously stuffed with chips (fries) plus meat/seafood and sauces—often meant for sharing.
Ghana-style twist: season fries with suya-style spice (or chili + paprika), add pepper sauce and lots of onions.
Quick build: baguette + fries + chicken/sausage/fish + cabbage slaw + spicy mayo.

The “Ghanaian taste” sandwich formula (use on any of them)

If you want that familiar boldness, add one from each category:

• Heat: shito / pepper sauce / chili oil

• Aromatics: raw onion, spring onion, or pickled onion

• Smoky: suya spice, smoked paprika, grilled meat, smoked fish flakes

• Crunch: cabbage, cucumber, carrot, plantain chips, or toasted bread