# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A favorite of many foodies and Vietnamese food enthusiast, banh mi is taking the world by storm! Take a look at what makes the tastiest banh mi you co

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Every country has their own interpretation of the sandwich.

Darwin Escapes created an infographic that shows drool-worthy pictures of sandwiches from 14 countries around the world.

While the Japanese enjoy a hot dog roll filled with fried noodles, the French prefer a grilled ham and cheese with a fried egg on top. In Singapore, buttered toast is finished a jam made from coconuts and an egg. Keep scrolling to see more flavorful creations.

Darwin Escapes

Read the original article on INSIDER. Follow INSIDER on Facebook. Copyright 2016. Follow INSIDER on Twitter.

More from INSIDER:

NOW WATCH: The world's largest pyramid is not in Egypt

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
14 iconic sandwiches from around the world

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Every country has their own interpretation of the sandwich. Darwin Escapes created an infographic that shows drool-worthy pictures of sandwiches from 14 countries around the world. While the Japanese enjoy a hot dog roll filled with fried noodles, the French prefer a grilled ham and cheese with a fried egg on top.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
South Africa: Gatsby
One story suggests that this sandwich, basically South Africa's version of a hoagie, was named after the 1974 movie version of The Great Gatsby, starring Robert Redford, since the sandwich was also very popular. Seems like a stretch, but who knows! You can put anything in it, but french fries are often standard. (Credit: Flickr/iferneinez)

Canada (Well, Quebec): Hot Chicken
A little less exciting than the Nashville fried chicken with the same name, the Quebecois Hot Chicken Sandwich is just shredded chicken between some bread, doused (bien sur) in gravy. (Credit: Flickr/klwatts)

Italy: Panini
In Italy, the rules for what makes a "panino" are a little stricter than at your local Panera. There, a panino can't be made with sliced bread (that's a tramezzini), and doesn't necessarily have to be pressed in a grill. And surprisingly, they've only been popular in Italy since the 70s, when Milanese bars started serving them to cater to a new generation of kids with money to burn. The paninari, as they were called, would meet at panini shops to show off their fancy, name-brand clothes and generally loiter around, as teenagers are wont to do.(Credit: Flickr/bwalsh)

America is a land rich with iconic sandwiches, from the stately muffuletta of New Orleans to the delicate lobster roll of coastal Maine. But not all countries are as big, or as sandwich-happy, as ours, and many have their own iconic national sandwiches to contribute to the international sandwich community. So here, to top off this glorious Sandwich Week, are 28 of the world's iconic sandwiches, arranged in no particular order.

For a sandwich to make the cut, it had to be either endemic to its homeland or strongly identified (panini, for instance, are everywhere, but they're clearly Italian), and had to be made with bread, sliced in some manner. Pockets were avoided where possible, but for some parts of the world, bread pockets are the main form of food folder, making some exceptions inevitable. And before you speed-click through this and go to write some angry comments: falafel didn't make the list because it's hard to call it any one nation's "national sandwich," and it would be too contentious to even try.

RELATED
Bon Appetit's Sandwich Primer
The Leftovers Sandwich, Deconstructed and Rethought
A Sandwich Worth Flying For: Readers' Choice

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Iconic Sandwiches of the World, from Banh Mi to Zapiekanka

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
South Africa: Gatsby One story suggests that this sandwich, basically South Africa's version of a hoagie, was named after the 1974 movie version of The Great Gatsby, starring Robert Redford, since the sandwich was also very popular. Seems like a stretch, but who knows! You can put anything in it, but french fries are often standard.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
While the average American eats almost 200 sandwiches a year -- more if you count pita with peanut butter and leftover pad thai as a sandwich -- eating bread filled with stuff is as universal as loving David Hasselhoff (eating sandwiches on the floor). When it comes to global gastronomy, the sandwich reigns supreme. Which is why we put together this handy guide to the world's best/most representative national sandwiches.

Döner Kebab, Turkey
What's in it: As you've probably annihilated one of these from a street cart late night, you know that Döner is meat (beef, chicken, lamb, or veal) cooked on a vertical spit, enveloped in a pita hug, and supplemented with onions, pickled cucumber, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Fun fact: Döner Kebab (which literally means turning meat) was reportedly invented in Berlin in 1971 by a Turkish immigrant, Mahmut Aygünin (aka. "kebab king").

Vegemite Sandwich, Australia
What's in it: Why is the dude in Men At Work's "Down Under" smiling when he "gives you a bite of his Vegemite sandwich"? Probably because he's giving you toast smeared with brown paste made from leftover yeast extract, a by-product of beer-making. Which some Aussies eat with cheese for breakfast. No wonder so many Aussies leave home to travel the world.
Fun fact: Vegemite is one of the richest known sources of vitamin B. And, not surprisingly, only one jar is sold internationally for every 30 jars sold in Australia.

Cemita, Mexico
What's in it: Delicious egg-based, brioche-like bread is usually topped with layers of sliced avocado, meat (most likely deep-fried beef), white cheese, onions, herbs, and salsa roja.
Fun fact: Originally from Puebla, the word "cemita" refers to both the sandwich and the bread it employs.

Arepa, Venezuela
What's in it: Arepa technically refers to a crispy, yet chewy, maize-dough flatbread, but the sandwiches -- lil' pockets of heaven -- are also known as arepas, and are filled with pretty much anything you could ever want: from chorizo and plantains, to beef, pulled pork, cheese, and avocado. Think of it as a taco 2.0. And one of the best breakfasts you'll ever have.
Fun fact: In Venezuela, arepa-making kitchen appliances are as commonplace as waffle irons in... Belgium? More importantly, the arepa owns the crown our top breakfast food in the entire world.

Medianoche, Cuba
What's in it:You've gotta love any food specifically designed for post-bar consumption: Medianoche literally translates to "midnight", and it's a late-night staple originally served in Havana's clubs around that time. Interestingly, it was also a go-to for workers in the sugar and cigar factories burning the midnight oil. Made on a soft egg roll, it's like a grilled-cheese-ham-and-more-cheese-hybrid made of roast pork, Swiss, ham, pickles, and mustard, all warmed on a press.
Fun fact: InApril 2012, a version of the Medianoche was named the "signature sandwich" of the city of Tampa, Florida. Look at you, Tampa, all hip and cool with your own signature sammie.

Chip Butty, England
What's in it: Fun to say, fun to eat. Remember when you were a kid at McDonalds and shoved fries into your burger and thought you were a genius? Well, the chip butty is basically that, but sans meat. Yup, bread, fries, ketchup, and whole lot of carbs if you're still doing the Atkins. Which you shouldn't be because... well, just because.
Fun fact: Apparently, the wordbutty has nothing to do with junk in the trunk; rather, it's a contraction of "bread and butter". Originally considered a working-class meal, it also makes a cameo in a football chant for Sheffield United supporters, "The Greasy Chip Butty Song", and acted as a power-up in video game Earthworm Jim 2.

PB and J, USA
What's in it:You know what's in it. But did you know that the delicious sandwich you've been eating since childhood is considered super weird in Europe? The average European still consumes less than one tablespoon of US peanut butter a year.
Fun fact: The average American kid devours 1,500 peanut butter sandwiches by the time s/ he graduates from high school. Check out 10 more crazy PB&J facts here.

Montreal-style smoked meat sandwich, Canada
What's in it:Kosher deli meat made by salting and curing beef brisket in spices, and letting it sit/ absorb for over a week, this Montreal speciality is stacked high on rye and topped with mustard.
Fun fact: Montreal smoked meat is always sliced by hand and lots of bits fall off in the process; they're usually served in a smoked meat poutine, over spaghetti or even on pizza. That's not all: Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches can be ordered by the amount of fat in the meat, with five options ranging from lean, old-fashioned, and "speck", which is basically only fat and no meat.

Francesinha, Portugal
What's in it: Kind of like a shiny lasagna floating in oil, the Francesinha's made of bread, ham, linguiça, fresh chipolata sausage, and steak -- all covered in melted cheese and drenched in a beer sauce. The sauce is almost always secret (beer being the one constant ingredient) and diners are known to rate sammie-serving restaurants based entirely on the quality of their Francesinha.
Fun fact: Also known as "Little Frenchie", the Francesinha was created in the 1960s by a French/ Belgian emigrant trying to invent a Portuguese Croque Monsieur.

Smörgåstårta, Sweden
What's in it:Smörgåstårta translates tosandwich cake in English, which is the best. This tasty handheld sammie's made by layering rye bread with creamy fillings (egg, mayo, etc.) and a smorgasbord of ingredients including liver pâté, olives, shrimp, ham, and caviar. Also, tomato, cucumber, grapes, lemon slices, and cheese. And smoked salmon.
Fun fact: The Smörgåstårta's so delicious that the police are known to accept it as a bribe. Well, at least one cop did. Old people also go nuts for it.

Broodje Kroket, The Netherlands
What's in it?A croquette is a small breadcrumbed fried roll usually made of mashed potatoes, but often mixed with ground meat, shellfish, fish, cheese, or vegetables. The Dutch are obsessed with them and the Broodje Kroket, a croquette on a bread roll, is sold all over the country.
Fun fact: McDonald's even sells a "McKroket" in the Netherlands. And also beer. Because foreign Golden Arches are just awesome.

Vada Pav, India
What's in it: Sometimes spelled Wada Pav or Vada Paav, India's favorite handheld is a spicy veggie hamburger that consists of a batata vada potato fritter sandwiched between two slices of pav bread. It usually comes topped with a chutney made from shredded coconut, tamarind pulp, and garlic.
Fun fact: While the Vada Pav started as food for the poor (it's cheap to make), it quickly caught on nationwide and is now one of India's favorite fast food dishes, yet is also served in the fanciest of hotels.

Gatsby, South Africa
What's in it: Like a good ol' American hoagie, anything goes, and unlike a good ol' American hoagie, the Gatsby always includes a layer of fries. Made on a massive roll, it's designed to feed a family of four, which explains why it's sold in full, half, or quarter sizes.
Fun fact: Gatsbies were said to have been birthed in 1976 in Cape Town by an industrious fish and chips shop owner, Rashaad Pandy, who -- upon running out of fish -- had to find a way to feed a boatload of hungry day laborers.

Zapiekanka, Poland
What's in it? Poland's most popular fast food, a Zapiekanka (which means "to scorch" and is commonly referred to as a Zap for short) is an open-faced baguette topped with any number of meat/ veggie fixings, but never without melted cheese.
Fun fact: A popular variety of Zapiekanka is the "student's Zapiekanka", which basically means that you throw whatever dregs you can find in your fridge on top.

Bosna Wurst, Austria
What's in it? Austria's answer to America's hot dog (or is the hot dog America's answer to the Austrian Bosna Wurst????) and an equally popular fast food dish, Bosna's a spicy bratwurst sausage with onions and a blend of curry powder, ketchup, and mustard in a grilled white Kaiser roll-like bread.
Fun fact: While originally called a Nadanitza, the name proved too difficult for Austrians to remember and it was changed to Bosna, which referred to Bosnia, a country Austrians associate with spicy food.

Bocadillo, Spain
What's in it:This favorite Spanish tapas consists of a Tortilla Española -- basically an omelette with potatoes and onion -- souped up with meat (anything from dry-cured ham, chorizo, chicken, pork, or tuna) and seasoned with sauces like mayo, aioli, or tomato sauce.
Fun fact: There are two types of sandwiches in Spain: a "sandwich" is made with white bread and is pronounced in the way bad newscasters say Kneee-car-aaaahh-gwwaaah -- with a Spanish accent -- while a traditional Bocadillo uses a rustic barra de pan bread.

Tripleta, Puerto Rico
What's in it:There are endless variations, but generally a tripleta consists of three grilled meats (beef, roast pork, chicken, or ham) and some combination of crispy potato, plantains, and cheese, plus your standard complement of lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion.
Fun fact: Also known to gringos as a Tripleton, the bread used is a typical Puerto Rican pan sobao, which is -- like your girlfriend in eighth grade -- soft and sweet.

Mitraillette, Belgium
What's in it: Similar to the English chip butty, this Belgian breadstuff is a demi-baguette loaded with fried meat (sausage, burger, steak), covered in salty fries, and then doused with mayo, ketchup, and one of any number of sauces including Andalouse or Bearnaise.
Fun fact: Although Mitraillette literally translates to "submachine gun", not surprisingly, it's alternate moniker is the "Américain".

Smørrebrød, Denmark
What's in it:We're guessing this is where the term smorgasbord comes from, because when it comes to this sandwich, literally anything goes. ANYTHING. Originally known as Smør og Brød, or "butter and bread", these babies usually comprise a piece of buttered rye bread topped with, well, something. The caveat? A visual people, the Danes try to make these open-faced sammies aesthetically pleasing, even when eating alone.
Fun fact: Although anything goes, a local fave is pickled herring Smørrebrød.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
28 must-eat sandwiches from around the world

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
While the average American eats almost 200 sandwiches a year -- more if you count pita with peanut butter and leftover pad thai as a sandwich -- eating bread filled with stuff is as universal as loving David Hasselhoff (eating sandwiches on the floor). When it comes to global gastronomy, the sandwich reigns supreme.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
From Uruguay to Italy, from Spain to US and Vietnam, here is a list of traditional sandwiches from around the globe.

By Noah Charney on

The beauty of the sandwich is that you can invent your own. It is almost certainly of doubtful authenticity to attribute the "invention" of the sandwich to John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich who, as the story goes, wished to consume his meat one-handed while still at the gambling table, and so stuck it between two slices of bread. The Earl would eat these meat-between-bread contraptions, so he wouldn't have to stop gambling, and his peers would order their servants to prepare "the same as Sandwich," hence the name.

While there is no doubt that the Earl have had his name associated with what he ate, it was surely available long before. It is very convenient to wrap a protein, sauce and side in the relatively clean and filling envelope of some grain-based baked good, be it a wrap or two slices of bread.

We'll take a look at traditions of sandwiches and their close cousins from around the world. Just don't forget the mayo...

American Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

How do I choose only one "American" sandwich, when there are so many regional variations that come to mind? This strikes me as particularly American, since peanut butter is an American invention, patented in 1895 by the Kellogg brothers, who made a spreadable paste out of steamed peanuts. For American children, this is the go-to staple, more common than the club sandwich or the BLT (bacon lettuce and tomato).

French Croque Monsieur

Two slices of bread, surrounding ham and cheese, with a melty cheese and béchamel on top, then fried or baked: this would not be on the Earl's one-handed list of options, but it sure is good.

New Haven Hamburger

Historians say they "invented" the hamburger, the first in the US to grill patties of ground beef and stick them between slices of toasted bread. Works for me.

Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich

What New Yorkers call , Canadians call "smoked meat". Rye bread stacked high with cured beef brisket, yellow mustard and a side of sour pickles.

Italian Tramezzino

While perhaps not the most exciting of Italian specialties, the triangular-cut cold sandwiches on plain white bread (with the crusts cut off) can be found at every café. Standard tramezzini include tuna and tomato, mozzarella and tomato, tuna and corn, prosciutto and more. These were invented in 1925 at Caffe Mulassano di Piazza Castello in Turin, a variation on English tea sandwiches.

English Tea Sandwich

This is a more refined version of what the Earl might have gone for, with dainty triangles of crustless white bread cut and arranged on plates to accompany afternoon tea. Cucumber and cheese, cheese and relish, smoked salmon and cream cheese, cheese and watercress are among the usual suspects.

Dutch Broodjes

The Netherlands is full of sandwich-focused luncheonettes, where you can order broodjes with all manner of filling. They are usually on the smaller side, so you'd order two or three to make a meal.

Vietnamese Banh mi

This is a Vietnamese street classic. A baguette is loaded with many elements, but one or more meats, possibly tofu, sardines, pate, hardboiled or fried eggs, cilantro and pickled vegetables make this a multifaceted triumph.

Slovenian Toast

Order "toast" in Slovenia and you don't get toasted bread, but in fact a sort of simple but satisfying grilled ham and cheese on white bread, which is a staple at cafes and is often consumed for breakfast or a late morning snack called malice.

Chilean Barros Luco

A South American alternative to the Philly cheesesteak, this features toasted white bread filled with melted cheese and thinly-sliced beef.

Spansih Bocadillo de Calamares

Normally deep-fried foods do not enter the realm of sandwich-ness. Unless you're in Spain, where fried calamari rings nestle in sliced French bread. Just don't forget to ask for ali oli garlic mayo.

British Breakfast Bap

Aka "The Bacon Butty," a bap or butty is a bun that can be stuffed with bacon and buttered. Not the lightest breakfast, but who said anything about wanting a light breakfast?

Uruguyan Chivito

In Uruguay, those baps are stuffed fancy, with sliced filet mignon, melted mozzarella, tomatoes, bacon, olives, hardboiled eggs, ham and mayo.

Cuban Sandwich

For those who like multiple meats in their sandwich, the Cuban (as it is referred to in the US), features roasted pork, salami and ham, sided with Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles, then toasted on a hot griddle or a la plancha.

Trinidad and Tobagoan Doubles

Fried flatbread called bara is the vehicle for curried garbanzo beans, in this exotic Caribbean alternative.

Danish Dyrlaegens natmad

Part of the rich tradition of open-faced sandwiches, the Danes like to start with rye bread, layer on raw onions, water cress, meat in aspic, salted beef, and leverpostej, a type of liver pate.

Arabic Yufka

Shawarma, when sliced and wrapped in flatbread, as opposed to thick sandwich bread, is called a yufka, and might be considered an Arabic burrito.

Mexican Burrito

I know what you're thinking. I'm opening up a proverbial "can of worms" by introducing wraps into this discussion, and if I mentioned burritos (meat, baked beans, rice and veggies in a tortilla), then I should surely include tacos and a whole slew of other Mexican wrapped delights. But in the interest of brevity, let this act as a bookmark to a separate chapter on wrapped Mexican delicacies.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
From Uruguay to Italy, from Spain to US and Vietnam, here is a list of traditional sandwiches from around the globe. By Noah Charney on The beauty of the sandwich is that you can invent your own.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
13 Sandwiches from all over the World(ipad).mp4

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
13 Sandwiches from all over the World - Part 2(ipad).mp4

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Kids Try 100 Years of Sandwiches from 1900 to 2000 _ Bon Appetit(ipad).mp4