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The 13 best sandwiches you can buy in London for under £11, according to a blogger who reviews them

Blogger Alex Fletcher, better known as @the.xandwich, gives us his verdict in honour of National Sandwich Week.

The £8 Don Trump Steak from Earls Sandwich.

LONDON — If his Instagram is anything to go by, it's fair to say that blogger Alex Fletcher, better known as @the.xandwich, spends way too much time eating and reviewing sandwiches.

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"In my eyes, sandwiches are life and life is sandwiches," he told Business Insider.

"And given the wide variety of cultures embedded in the roots of this wonderful city, the sandwich has evolved beyond the floppy, flaccid pieces of cardboard you're familiar with from your local supermarket to a handheld item of unquestionable beauty."

In honour of National Sandwich Week, taking place from May 14 to 20, we asked the sarnie connoisseur to reveal his favourite sandwiches in the city under £11. "These are what I would personally hunt for if ever disgustingly ravenous and in need of a breaded feast," he said.

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Keep scrolling see Fletcher's best sandwiches in London, ranked in ascending order by price.

Free Range Pork Meatballs from Dusty Knuckle Bakery, Dalston — £5.50

"In my opinion, the best bakers in London, hands down. Not only do they bake better than Paul Hollywood, but they also make mean sandwiches at the most mind-bogglingly reasonable prices."

Instagram: @thedustyknuckle

Le Bacon Butty from Le Swine, Spitalfieds, Broadway Market & Broadgate Circle — £6

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"This glorified bacon butty honestly silenced me the first time I ate it, as the duck egg and mushroom ketchup dripped down my wrist. I shook my head, walked off to compose myself, and then returned to the handsome James to award him a verbal 10/10 — never had I done that before. Harmonious, delicious, and downright filthy."

Instagram: @le_swine

Kid Goat Kofta from Gourmet Goat, Borough Market — £6

"Goat, who'd have thunk it? Not normally on your mother's curry or stroganoff list, the goat from Nick and Nadia is soft and yummy. Pair that with bouncy pitta, tzatziki, and a feisty herb chilli sauce, and you have the most delectable on-the-go wrap."

Instagram: @gourmetgoat

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Hamish Macbeth from Deeney's, Leyton, Broadway Market & Lower Clapton — £6

"Cheese, haggis, and caramelised onion chutney — does life get any better? Audacious flavours that create a sense of pure umami in the mouth. This is a toastie not for the faint-hearted. I'd advise you go on an empty stomach."

Instagram: @deeneys

The Saratoga Clubhouse from Project Sandwich, KERB West India Quay & King's Cross — £7

"Head honcho, Charlie, knows his sangers like the back of his carving knife. And once you've had a taste of his Saratoga Clubhouse you'll understand why — it's the perfect club served with the cutest of smiles, not forgetting to mention his appreciation of textures and pinpoint seasoning."

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Instagram: @projectsandwich

The Don Trump Steak from Earl's Sandwich, The City — £8

"I could eat bavette steak all day long, especially when it's encased and cuddled in demi-brioche, and topped with melted provolone, confit onion marmalade, pickled chillies, and a secret bun sauce. Not only is the owner, Joe, a babe but he also serves it from a huge 1979 Chevrolet imported from the States."

Instagram: @earlsldn

Pork Belly & Crackling Burrito from Killer Tomato, Shepherd's Bush — £8

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"As a local of Shepherd's Bush, I'm all for promoting local businesses, and I'm honoured to have Matt and his team right on my doorstep. I dare not think how much cash I've spent in here getting boozed and eating endless burritos, but you know what? There's no way I'm stopping, I'll run that wallet drier than the Sahara. The acidity from the pickled slaw is quite literally out-of-this-world."

Instagram: @eatkillertomato

Lincolnshire Piadina from The Piadina Project, Highbury Library & KERB King's Cross — £8

"Jack Padoan has created a perfect marriage: Lincolnshire sausage with piadina bread from Italy. The combination actually reflects the harmony between his rather rare, but delightful, heritage. And if that alone is not enough, his impressive facial hair and array of tattoos are something to marvel, too."

Instagram: @thepiadinaproject

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Surf & Turf from Slinging Po'Boys, Soho & Clapham — £8.50

"Originating from New Orleans, the Po'Boy has had a rise to fame in the past few years and that doesn't surprise me in the slightest. Once you catch a whiff of what Joe and his team rustle up, you'll be itching for more of that blackened shrimp!"

Instagram: @slinginpoboys

Smoked Beef Melt from Billy Smokes, Hackney Wick — £8.50

"Pitmaster Willy threw in the towel as a sustainability consultant to learn the art of smoking and BBQing meat... and what a brilliant decision that turned out to be! Slow cooked for umpteen hours and laid delicately on brioche buns, his sandwiches will quite literally melt your hearts."

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Instagram: @billysmokesbbq

Ham, Egg 'n Chips from Max's Sandwich Shop, Finsbury Park — £8.50

"In short, Max is a guy who owns a shop that sells sandwiches and booze. It's, therefore, no surprise to hear of the recent acclaim he has attracted from punters across the City, in particular for the Ham, Egg 'n Chips. One thing's for sure: Your veins will flow fluorescent orange with Campari and orange after any visit, regardless of hour."

Instagram: @lunchluncheon

Rodeo Sub from Sub Cult, Maltby Street & Brockley Market — £9

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"From a tiny van that travels from Brockley to Maltby, Gareth and Ben serve up their Anglo-American subs to the tune of copious prestigious awards, showing to all that the sandwich can be devilishly tasty and irresistible. The truffle oil gets me every time."

Instagram: @subcultlondon

The Splurge: Paneer Kebab from Le Bab, Soho — £11

"As London's first gourmet kebab joint, the team at Le Bab have absolutely nailed their flavour combinations, mixing free-range meats with homemade breads using seasonal ingredients, upgrading that polystyrene meat box we've all been known to devour after a night on the tiles. It helps that their head chef is a biology graduate and has had a stint at Le Gavroche as sous chef."

Instagram: @eatlebab

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