The Verrazano (B225)

Named after the bridge that connects Staten Island to Brooklyn in New York City, the Verrazano embodies many virtues of a good sandwich: minimum fanfare, homemade bread, in-house meat and crunchy freshness. BKK Bagel Bakery, along with their own bagels, do their own roast beef and dress it with little more than some whole-grain mustard and some sauerkraut.
BKK Bagel Bakery, G/F, Maneeya Center, Phloenchit Rd., 02-254-8157. BTS Phloen Chit

The Verrazano from BKK Bagel Bakery

Sandwich pate cornichons (B190)

It’s hard to pick just one sandwich at Cafe Tartine, as they seem to understand the mass appeal of a simple sandwich with a few, top quality ingredients. Still, we feel oh so French munching down on their sandwich pate cornichons with its country-style pork pate; pickled cornichons and an onion jam that cut the richness of the meat spread and a slathering of Dijon mustard, all in a crusty baguette. Perfection.
Cafe Tartine, Athenee Residence, Soi Ruam Rudee, 02-168-5464. BTS Phloen Chit

Sandwich pate cornichons from Cafe Tartine

Pommy Club Sandwich (B320)

As you know, Hyde and Seek is a manly sort of place, and nothing says macho more than three kinds of protein on the same plate. A very hi-so club sandwich, the Pommy combines an egg cooked sous-vide with chicken breast as well as pulled pork. And for a slightly metro touch, the thing is dressed in cumin mayonnaise.
Hyde and Seek, Athenee Residence, Soi Ruam Rudee, 02-168-5152. BTS Phloen Chit

Pommy Club Sandwich from Hyde and Seek

Meatball Sandwich (B220)

A fuss-free classic, this is the least precious sandwich at the Minibar Deli at Emporium (but we still say it’s a shame about the location), even though we tip our hats to the pulled pork and rosemary chicken confit sandwiches as well. Minimally dressed with some red onion and some pickles, the golf-ball meatballs, though usually served with pasta, can also be requested as a sandwich that comes with a hearty rugby bun.
Minibar Deli, 5/F, Emporium, Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02-259-8826. BTS Phrom Phong

Meatball sandwich from Minibar Deli

Cubano (B240)

Feel like a hi-so version of a Cuban factory worker or a late-night reveller in Miami with this fancy cubano at Roast. A super piggy concoction of ham, roast pork, cheese, pickles, japalenos and mayo served on white bread, this cubano isn’t 100% authentic (they’d need some mustard for that), but it gets the job done. And if you’re feeling rich, do try the Canadian lobster roll (B420), too.
Roast, 2/F, Seenspace, Thong Lor Soi 13, 02-185-2865.

Cubano from Roast

Chicken Drum Leg Burger (B310)

It’s not really a burger, as it lacks a patty and burger bun. What it is is a sandwich on a ciabatta-like bread, filled with beautiful chargrilled chicken and a touch of assorted greens, pickles and red peppers. And it can be enjoyed on The Garret’s rooftop, rubbing shoulders with the moneyed and beautiful of Bangkok.
The Garret, Rooftop, MINI Showroom, Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai), 02-711-6999

Chicken Drum Leg Burger from The Garret

GLOBAL SANDWICHES: Our Fave Ethnic Options

Shawarma

Who can say no to sliced rotisserie lamb rolled up in a pita bread with onions, garlic and other crunchy, breath-enhancing goodness? Get yours at Beirut (B/F, Phloenchit Center, Sukhumvit Soi 2, 02-656-7377).

Bahn-Mi

A baguette filled with porky Vietnamese goodness like sausage, ham, pork belly or even tofu, along with chillies, cilantro and mayonnaise, the bahn mi is a somewhat of an iconic, single-dish meal in Chinatowns around the world. In Bangkok, get yours at Xuan Mai (351/3, Thong Lor Soi 17, 02-185-2619).

Torta

Mexicans do their own sandwich, one that doesn’t involve flour or corn tortillas, but a crusty white bread roll, stuffed with meat, cheese, beans, guacamole and more. La Monita (Mahatun Plaza, Ploenchit Rd., 02-650-9581) does some nice ones for B190-250.