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8 Unusual Sandwiches in India & Where to Find Them

By Trishi Dhingra

Updated - May 9, 20244 min read

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Even the most delicious and popular snacks can get boring. Look at sandwiches for instance. They're delightful, readily available, and have countless varieties perfected over the years, and yet, they're overlooked on the menus. Well, not on our watch.

 

Here's a list of 8 unconventional, scrumptious sandwiches from across the country, that will restore your faith in them.

 

1. Nutella Cheese Toast

Price: ₹95

 

Two of our favourite ingredients, Nutella and cheese, are now in a serious relationship you never thought you needed. Available at Manju Sandwich Corner in Mumbai, this unusual sandwich is a must-try. So, go ahead and give this eccentric yet delish snack a shot. 

Manju Sandwich

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2. Crustwiches

Price: Starting ₹200

 

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Unlike any other sandwich you've ever had, this delicious snack is an oven-baked sandwich, made with homemade cheesy garlic bread buns. This decadent treat is usually stuffed with meat, veggies, cheese, sauces, and creativity. There is a plethora of options, that will make your day with a single click (it's a delivery-only outlet). 

 

 

3. Pineapple Grill Sandwich

Price: 80

 

We found an unusual sandwich in the most hopeless place... a very popular juice corner in Bangalore! This Pineapple Grill Sandwich, is the stuff dreams are made of. There are caramelised pineapples grilled to perfection, and made better with toasted bread. *Chef hands*

Sabari Juice

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4. Open Swiss Sandwich

Price: 750

 

Flury's, Kolkata, lives up to its reputation yet again. Say yes to their extremely delicious Open Swiss Sandwich. As the name suggests, it's an open sandwich topped with shredded chicken, ham, tomato, and cheese, and completed with a delish sunny side up. A defo try from our list.

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Also Read: 10 Diet-Friendly Sandwiches You Can Dish Up Quickly

 

5. Spicy Ghee Roast Sandwich

Price: 89

 

This Spicy Ghee Roast Sandwich is one of the most recommended grubs at All'Bout Sandwich, Gurgaon. It represents a popular Mangalorean dish that is hard to miss. The eatery is literally about sandwiches, so if you wish to try something else too, their cheese chutney sandwich is as delicious as the one we suggested.

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6. Chocolate Ice-Cream Sandwich

Price: 120

 

To whoever said that sandwiches are supposed to be a savoury, try Subhash's Sandwich in Mumbai today. Now, a chocolate ice-cream sandwich might be a peculiar pick for most, but for the lovers of everything sweet—especially chocolate and ice cream—this sandwich is a godsend culinary experience. It's an affordable food trend that will look delicious on your feed. 

Subhash Sandwich

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7. Yalla Habibi Sandwich

Price: 320

 

Big Fat Sandwich's Yalla Habibi Sandwich is a top contender for the crown of unusual sandwiches in India. It is stacked with exotic ingredients like Zatar marinated chicken, Labneh (it's a yoghurt cheese), hummus, beetroot pickles, and BFS hot sauce, which makes all the difference. This crazy snack is a Middle-Eastern treat, you'll not get over anytime soon. 

Big Fat Sandwich

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8. Stuffed Paneer/Chicken Makhani Kulcha Sandwich

Price: 149/189

 

Here's Pune's beloved pâtisserie, ditching the basic sandwich bread for a kulcha. Dubbed as one of the most delish sandwich avatars, this snack is as satisfying as it looks. You can pick your filling, and savour it with a side of fries and coleslaw. 

Wild Sugar Patisserie

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If you love sandwiches just like the (c)rust of us, do give these unusual but very delish sandwiches a proper try.