Shawarma Named World's Best Sandwich, Indian Vada Pav Ranks At...
Although categorised as a sandwich, shawarma is often seen as a juicy and meaty wrap. This popular street food is filled with thinly sliced, tender meat. It can be made using lamb, turkey, chicken, beef, or a mix of meats, all of which are slow-cooked for hours and basted in their own juices and fat.
While Banh Mi takes the second position, Vietnam stands out for having the most entries in the top 10 - a total of three sandwiches. India's Vada Pav has seen a steady rise in popularity and ratings, moving up from the 39th position in the January rankings to 26th in the latest list.
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Here Are The Top 10 Sandwiches In The World, As Per TasteAtlas:
Shawarma (Lebanon and more regions)
Banh mi (Vietnam)
Tombik Doner (Turkiye)
Meat and Cold Cuts Banh Mi (Banh mi thit) (Vietnam)
Roasted Pork Belly Banh Mi (Banh mi heo quay) (Vietnam)
Panino col polpo (Bari, Italy)
Tortas (Puebla De Zaragoza, Mexico)
Lobster Roll (Maine, USA)
Butifarra (Lima, Peru)
Sandwich de lomo (Cordoba Province, Argentina)
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