Short of going to travelling to NYC's Katz deli for their famous Reuben sandwich, you can create your version in the comfort of your kitchen: corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, rye bread.
Reuben sandwich with Russian dressing. Source: Brett Stevens
Eating a chip sandwich doesn't have to be for teenagers playing video games or hungover uni students. This sophisticated chip sambo features sweet potato slivers baked in paprika, olive oil, salt and pepper until crispy, then pilled onto rolls or sandwich bread with avocado, sprouts and a *special* spicy sauce.
Spicy sweet potato chip and avocado sammie. Source: Lindsey S. Love
Cemita is soft and slightly sweet, similar to a brioche bun, which makes them the perfect vessel for pretty much any sandwich filling - particularly the traditional Mexican torta (sandwich) shop offering of Milanesa.
Pork schnitzel sandwich with roasted jalapenos and pickled onions (cemita milanesa de cerdo).
If you're looking to impress in the sandwich stakes, or simply push your sandwich skills to new levels, try this unique assortment of crunchy, salty, buttery, peppery flavours served in dainty soft white bread fingers.
Pickled celery sandwiches. Source: Sharyn Cairns
Brining pork overnight before cooking results in a ridiculously tender and juicy sandwich filling. Combine it avocado, tomatoes, jalapeños, sauerkraut and lashing of mayonnaise to create this Cuban favourite.
Lomito. Source: John Laurie
Bacon butties may be nothing new, but adding a pungent and creamy horseradish mayo puts a spin on this perennial pleaser.
Bacon butties with homemade horseradish mayo.
This French cob loaf creation is a few black olives short of a Nicoise salad sandwich.
Pain bagnat.
The richness of mackerel screams out for tangy sauces and condiments, like this refreshing yoghurt dressing that combines mint, sumac, lemon juice, green chilli and cornichons. This dressing will pair nicely with a lot of different grilled seafood and chicken, so if you have any leftover, use it liberally at mealtimes.
Grilled mackerel fillets with a mint yoghurt dressing. Source: Ainsley Harriott's Street Food
Crunchy, juicy, soft, salty, sweet... are there any more adjectives you need to convince you to make this Cuban-inspired concoction?
Lobster and prawn crackling pringa with gazpacho mayo. Source: Shane Delia's Moorish Spice Journey
Croquettes may not sound like the most Japanese food out there, but they're a ubiquitous snack found in Japanese convenience stores, and frequently appear on restaurant menus and in sandwiches.
Crab croquette sandwiches (kani korokke sando). Source: John Laurie
Never thought of combining prawns, horseradish and mascarpone? Well, you won't look back.
Banana prawn panini Source: SBS Food
For lovers of sandwiches that drip down your arms, this is your jam.
The ultimate meatball sandwich. Source: Hardie Grant Books
Afternoon tea party? Brunch? Friends over for cards? Impress them with these pretty little sandwich bites.
Watercress, crab and roasted capsicum ribbon sandwiches.
This recipe involves making a pork terrine from scratch. Haven’t done it before? It’s never too late to learn. Bl pork mince with fish sauce and salt into a fine paste, then wrapping it in a banana leaf (or a baking dish covered tightly with foil) and simmering it in salted water for an hour. You can of course also use store-bought pork terrine.
Pork terrine baguette. Source: Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
If you're looking for creative ways to use up leftover cooked prawns, look no further than this flavour-bomb of a sandwich: sweet prawns, crispy pancetta, zingy lemon and sumac, refreshing cabbage and mint, and a little sriracha chilli sauce to really seal the deal.
Prawn baguette.
Transport to a steamy Mexican afternoon with this toasted sandwich that is hot, spicy, and full of life. All you need is an icy cerveza!
Mexican potato and chorizo sandwiches (pambazos). Source: Chris Chen
This sandwich is a little labor-intensive due to the different components, but don’t let that deter you - your efforts will pay dividends. The components include and all-star lineup of: chicken marinated in a bunch of Middle-Eastern spices (most you’ll have on hand, like paprika, cumin and turmeric), there's a salsa of red onion and cucumber, a spiced tahini sauce, and a Yemenite green chilli sauce known as zhoug. If you need to cut corners, you can use pre-bought chilli sauce.
Chicken shawarma sandwiches. Source: Yotam Ottolenghi
