It's not bread, but it is a sandwich: the arepa made the list of the best in the world

If there's one food that tends to be at the center of conversation, it's undoubtedly the arepa. Not only because its place of origin tends to generate debate, but because its versatility, flavor, and cultural value make it a symbol of identity and cultural heritage.

Precisely, this adaptability led to the arepa being placed among the best sandwiches in the world , a list prepared by the specialized firm Taste Atlas that classifies different international dishes that could fit into this category thanks to their preparation.

Its inclusion in the ranking is due to the fact that in some parts of Latin America, such as Venezuela and Colombia, some type of filling is added to this type of dough.

In fact, the options are varied. To give you an idea, the golden discs with a crispy, golden crust are often filled with a variety of ingredients, and the combinations are endless, from beans, cheese, and avocado to shredded beef and onion.

Among the most popular are the egg arepa, the cheese arepa, the reina pepiada, and the fried arepa.

In this edition of the ranking, this food ranked 38th with a score of 4.2 stars out of five, based on 16,578 user reviews.

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Top 10 Sandwiches

1. Shawarma (Lebanon): 4.6 stars.

2. Banh mi (Vietnam): 4.6 stars.

3. Tombik Döner (Turkey): 4.6 stars.

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4. Bread with silverside (Peru): 4.6 stars.

5. Meat and Cold Cuts Bánh Mì (Vietnam): 4.5 stars.

6. Roasted Pork Belly Bánh Mì (Vietnam): 4.5 stars.

7. Panino col polpo (Italy): 4.5 stars.

8. Tortas (Mexico): 4.4 stars.

9. Lobster Roll (United States): 4.4 stars.

10. Butifarra (Peru): 4.4 stars.

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