Sandwich Glossary K-L

The Sandwich Glossary K-L gives you words and terms that have to do with this perfectly, portable meal. It can be as simple or as complex as you like. You can take it to work for lunch or eat it for breakfast or dinner.

The list below contains words we have found so far that begin with K or L. You can add to the list as well. We've added a form below and you can add a term and the definition of a word that we haven't listed.

It would be really great if our international visitors could add words that relate as well. Pretty soon we'll have a great resource.

Sandwich Glossary K-L

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• Kabob Wrap (Middle Eastern) - Grilled meat kabobs served with fresh veggies and sauce in flatbread or pita.  
• Kalakukko (Finland) - A traditional Finnish fish pie made with rye dough; can be considered a "sealed sandwich."  
• Katsu Sando (Japan) - A Japanese sandwich featuring breaded and fried pork or chicken cutlet with tangy sauce on milk bread.  
• Kaya Toast (Singapore) - Toasted bread filled with coconut jam (kaya) and butter, often served with soft-boiled eggs.
• Kebab - (Middle East) A sandwich made with grilled meat (often lamb or chicken) served in a pita or flatbread, often with vegetables and sauces.
• Keema Naan Roll (India) - Spiced minced meat (keema) rolled into naan bread, often accompanied by chutneys.

• Kentucky Hot Brown (United States) - An open-faced sandwich with turkey, bacon, and Mornay sauce, baked until bubbly.
• Khachapuri Sandwich (Georgia) - Inspired by Georgian khachapuri, featuring gooey cheese-filled bread with optional meat.
• Khao Jee Pâté Sandwich (Laos) - Lao-style baguette sandwich filled with pork pâté, pickled vegetables, and herbs. 
• Kimchi Grilled Cheese (Korea/United States fusion) - Spicy Korean kimchi paired with melty cheese, toasted between bread slices.
• Kiwi Burger - (New Zealand) A burger that typically includes beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, egg, beetroot, and sometimes bacon, served in a bun. 
• Kofta Sandwich - (Middle East) A sandwich made with spiced ground meat, usually lamb or beef, served in pita or flatbread with vegetables and sauces. 
• Kofta Wrap (Middle Eastern/South Asian) - Spiced meatballs (kofta) wrapped in flatbread with yogurt and fresh veggies. 
• Kolache Sandwich - (USA/Czech Republic) A type of filled pastry that can be sweet or savory, often used as a sandwich with various fillings like sausage, cheese, or fruit. 
• Kolbász Sandwich (Hungary) - Hungarian sausage (kolbász) served with mustard, onions, and crusty bread.  
• Korean BBQ Beef Wrap (Korea) - Thinly sliced marinated beef wrapped with greens, kimchi, and spicy sauce in a tortilla.  
• Kouign-Amann Breakfast Sandwich (France) - A buttery pastry (kouign-amann) used as a base for breakfast fillings like egg and bacon.  
• Krab Salad Roll (United States) - Imitation crab (krab) salad served in a soft roll, often with lettuce and mayo.  
• Krapfen Burger (Austria) - Sweet Austrian donut (krapfen) stuffed with savory fillings for an unconventional sandwich.  
• Kraut Dog (Germany) - Sausage topped with sauerkraut and mustard in a bun, resembling a sandwich. 
• Kreplach Stuffed Sandwich (Jewish cuisine) - Dumplings (kreplach) repurposed as a sandwich filling, typically with meat or potatoes.
• Kugelis Sandwich - (Lithuania) A sandwich made with slices of kugelis, a traditional Lithuanian potato pudding, often served with bacon or sour cream.  
• Kuku Sabzi Flatbread Sandwich (Iran) - Persian herb and egg frittata (kuku sabzi) served in flatbread with fresh greens.  
• Kumpir Stuffed Sandwich (Turkey) - Baked potatoes (kumpir) filled with cheese, vegetables, and sauces, served as a handheld option.

• Kung Pao Chicken Wrap (China-inspired) - Spicy Kung Pao chicken rolled into a tortilla with bell peppers and peanuts.  
• Kushari Sandwich (Egypt) - Egyptian rice, lentils, and pasta dish repurposed as a sandwich filling in pita bread.
• Kutcha Sandwich (India) - Raw, fresh veggie sandwich with chutneys and crispy wafers, popular in street food culture.  
• Kuvano Pršut Sandwich (Croatia) - Smoked prosciutto (pršut) served in warm bread with fresh veggies and olive oil.  
• Kwass Rye Sandwich (Russia) - Rye bread sandwich paired with kwass, a traditional fermented beverage.  
• Kyrgyz Flatbread Sandwich (Kyrgyzstan) - Flatbread filled with lamb, onions, and spices, inspired by Kyrgyz culinary traditions.

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• Lahmacun - (Turkey) A Turkish flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables, and herbs, often rolled up like a wrap.
• Lamb Sandwich - (Greece) A sandwich made with roasted or grilled lamb, often served with tzatziki sauce and vegetables in pita bread.
• Lardon Sandwich - (France) A sandwich made with lardons (small strips of pork fat), often served on crusty bread with a variety of fillings.
• Latino Sandwich - (Cuba) A sandwich made with various Latin American ingredients, such as plantains, black beans, and roasted pork, served on Cuban bread.
• Lavash Wrap - (Armenia) A sandwich made with lavash, a type of Armenian flatbread, filled with meats, vegetables, and spreads.
• Leberkäse Sandwich - (Germany) A sandwich made with slices of Leberkäse, a type of meatloaf, often served on a roll with mustard.
• Lettuce Wrap - (China) A sandwich alternative where lettuce leaves are used as the "bread" to wrap various fillings, such as chicken or tofu.
• Lobster Roll - (USA) A New England specialty sandwich made with lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise or butter, served in a split-top hot dog bun.

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