While some cities obsess over new cafés, delis, bistros and artisan bakeries, Bangalore’s sandwich subculture is going viral — gourmet, unapologetically overstuffed, and impossible to eat without a little mess.
From a ₹40 toastie in Jayanagar to a prawn-laced sando worthy of a wine pairing, the city is proving that the sandwich never really went away — it was just waiting for its glow-up. Korean BBQ sliders. Pickle-stacked toasties. Fried chicken bathed in hot honey. This is fast food’s new crush, and everyone wants in.
We take a quick look at some of the sando/sandwich offerings in town.
Sandowitch runs out of Indiranagar as a delivery-only mischief maker — menu full of wink-nudge names (No Clucks Given, Silly Chicken), fusion fillings, and mini sandwich boxes designed for binge-watching and bench-sharing.
Sando Club’s gourmet sandwiches make their way to the table
The Sando Club is the city’s first gourmet sando shrine. Sando is a reference to the Japanese sandwich and is plated like a main event. Think Tiger Sando — crumb-fried tiger prawns, prawn mayo, citrus slaw, chilli oil, soy-cured egg yolk. Kaala Jaado — smoky grilled chicken, orange mayo, pineapple salsa. Shroom Vroom — oyster mushrooms, gochujang mayo, raisin chimichurri — veg with a vengeance.
Then, as a matter of interest, there is Hari Super Sandwich, the OG, slinging chilli cheese, chocolate cheese and gulkand toast from sizzling tawas.
The Hole In The Wall Café: brunch royalty — Honey Mustard Chicken, cheekily named “Ham Ham Thank You Ham”, and strong coffee for good measure.
Candice’s Gourmet Sandwiches: Indiranagar’s answer to global cravings — Banh Mi with a kick, Cubans that drip, and Melted Caprese for the romantics.
It’s the perfect storm for true sandwich lovers — global flavours colliding with local nostalgia, a health-meets-hedonism approach to eating, and the post-pandemic delivery service making sure your brioche never sags before it reaches you.
In action: The Sando Club team assembling the goods
“Your sando isn’t just lunch — it’s a destination. Layer it with flavours that take you places: Tokyo tamago, Nashville hot chicken, Goa’s chorizo. One bite should feel like you’ve booked a ticket. We always felt that Bangalore was missing a true sandwich-focused spot — a place where sandwiches weren’t an afterthought, but the main event. The beauty of a sandwich is its endless potential. You can reinvent every element: the bread, the slaw, the protein, the sauce. And yet it’s still everyone’s comfort food — something you’d reach for on a lazy Sunday or a day you’re feeling inspired,” says Misha Pamnany of The Sando Club, explaining, “the journey started with small, invite-only pop-ups at my home. We did seven or eight of them, and they gained some buzz on Twitter, which opened doors to food festivals and pop-up stalls. Those early successes gave us the confidence to take things further. We ran a four-month pop-up at Salt & Pepper Kitchens to fine-tune the menu, operations and brand voice — and now, here we are: Bangalore’s first gourmet sandwich shop.”
And where does the sando go from here?
“We love the idea of collaborations — from the culinary to the unexpected. Imagine a limited-edition drink with Red Bull, a pop-up performance by Hanumankind at the store, a creative link-up with Nike for some exclusive sando-themed kicks, or even a signature pen with Montblanc to sign your sandwich order in style.
At The Sando Club, we’re all about playing with flavour, culture and creativity. The sandwich is just the beginning.”
Words by Jackie Pinto.
Featured image courtesy Sando Club.
