Wow your guests with these 6 worldly sandwiches

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Tune your sandwich bar into the trendy cuisines from all over the world and attract new customers

Tourists and travellers fly all over the world for business and holidays. At the same time, our Instagram timeline is filled with amazing dishes from all corners of the earth. The world of food is more internationally oriented than ever before.

Delivery platforms prominently feature the popular Thai, Mexican, Italian, and Japanese kitchens for good reason! According to research by website Financebuzz, Mexican, Indian, Japanese, and Thai dishes are among the top 15 most ordered meals. It’s safe to predict your guests will love international options as well. So, let’s explore and tickle the taste buds to treat your customers to some of the most delicious sandwiches around. Check out 6 of our favourites and mix up your assortment with inspiration from around the world.

1. Bánh mì (Vietnam)

The French occupation of Vietnam has left plenty of culinary traces. One of them: great sandwiches, in an area that’s mostly known for rice dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The bánh mì combines some of the best of both worlds. The perfect traditional bánh mì typically includes a crusty Banquet d’Or baguette filled with a variety of savoury and fresh ingredients. Bánh mì sandwiches can be prepared with a variety of meats, including grilled pork, pork belly, chicken, or pâté. We even developed a delicious seitan báhn mì recipe for your vegan customers!

The main ingredient should be marinated in Risso Thai Soy dressing blended with ginger, garlic and sugar, then grilled or roasted to perfection. Pickled vegetables are a must to add some tanginess to the taste. Coriander and spicy sliced chilies are not for everybody, so add those last and on demand.

2. Philly cheese steak (USA)

If you mention an American sandwich, most people will immediately think of the hot dog or burger. But there is so much more to the good ol’ US of A when it comes to sandwiches. We’re sure you’ll love a good Philly cheese steak for example. This is a sandwich made with thinly sliced beef, sautéed with onions and peppers, and served on crusty bread like a rustic Banquet d’Or baguette. Other popular toppings and condiments include lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce. It won’t surprise you when we tell you the cheese is an important part of this dish. We suggest using provolone, because it melts and mixes with the onions and peppers to make the perfect gooey, tasty topping for the delicious beef. The bread is a crucial component of a perfect Philly cheese steak. It should be fresh and crispy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside to absorb the juices from the beef and cheese.

There’s more to American sandwich culture than burgers and hot dogs.

3. Katsu Sando (Japan)

A Japanese classic! And with Japanese food being extremely popular, this might just prove to be a firm favourite amongst your customers. ‘Katsu’ is breaded and baked meat, usually pork, which makes a naturally crispy filling on a delicious Banquet d'Or soft bun. Thinly sliced white cabbage, paksoi, chuka wakame and Risso Thai soy dressing complete this simple, but delicious dish. Want to make the sandwich more accessible to different cultures and religions? It’s also possible to use chicken instead of pork. A deliciously different sandwich that goes great with the Banquet d’Or soft bun with sesame and cumin seeds. Find the recipe here.

With Japanese food being extremely popular, Katsu Sando might turn out to be one of your most well-loved dishes.

4. Pulled Pork (USA)

American barbecue culture has become a mainstay in dishes all over the world. Not just grilling, but especially smoking and preparing meat at low temperatures has grown very popular. The pulled pork sandwich might be the most popular dish to emerge from this trend. Crispy homemade coleslaw and a delicious Banquet d’Or baguette is all you need to enjoy the perfect pulled pork sandwich. Barbecue sauce is optional if you want to add a bit of spicy sweetness to the succulent pork.

5. Focatuna (Italy)

Great focaccias are made using (among other things) quality olive oil, which makes them a type of bread with a unique combination of crispy and smooth. Lanterna Focaccino is full of character and a perfect match for a spread of tasty pesto, tuna, artichoke, tomato, anchovy, and slightly bitter rocket. The perfect Mediterranean sandwich to enjoy during a sunny lunch in the park or even as a light dinner with a chilled glass of pinot grigio. Consult the recipe here.

The Focatuna is the perfect Mediterranean sandwich to enjoy during a sunny lunch in the park.

6. Po’boy (USA)

The third dish from the USA, but food cultures in every region are wildly different, so we feel confident you'll be blown away by the tasty diversity this huge country has to offer. After the Philly Cheese Steak from the east coast and Pulled Pork from the Texan barbecue culture, we now take a closer look at the unique cajun tradition of Louisiana. The Po’boy is a delicious sandwich, traditionally made with shrimp (or alligator!), but the recipe also works well with chicken. Whatever main ingredient you pick, it’s a delicious crispy filling with spicy cajun herbs that give this sandwich its unique flavours. Lettuce and Risso Thousand Islands dressing are all you need to top off this amazing and surprising sandwich. With the French having been around Louisiana for quite some time, it will be no surprise that a Banquet d’Or baguette is the perfect bread to use for the traditional, delicious Po’boy.