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SANDWICHES

Falafel at Olympic Pita
Fresh-fried orbs are arranged on a forearm’s length of fluffy laffa bread, then adorned with 20-plus toppings, including pickles, tangy salads and—yes, please—fries.
58 W 38th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-869-7482). $6.50. ¢

Fried pork sandwich at Sophie’s
Fried pig, plantains, pickled onions and mayo are mashed on pressed bread, creating a duet of sweet and meat.
Various locations; sophiescuban.com. $6.95. ¢

Lamb sandwich at X’ian Small Delights
Located inside an underground food court, X’ian Small Delights serves cumin-kissed shredded lamb topped with numbing chilies, jammed inside warm, wonderfully chewy bread.
Golden Mall, 41-28 Main St between Sanford Ave and 41st Rd, Flushing, Queens (no phone). $2.50. ¢

Marinated white-anchovy sandwich at ’wichcraft
When tangy white anchovies are paired with a slightly oozing soft-cooked egg, beautiful music is made. When they’re joined by roasted onions and salsa verde, it’s an ode to joy.
Various locations; wichcraftnyc.com. $8.95. ¢

Panelle at Ferdinando’s Focacceria
At this century-old Sicilian eatery, carnivores and vegetarians alike crave the semolina roll stuffed with fried chickpea fritters, sharp pecorino and creamy ricotta.
151 Union St between Columbia and Hicks Sts, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (718-855-1545). $5. ¢

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