Best sandwiches

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Mezze Dips

Described as a 'vivid rush of saturated tones,' this platter includes lime-brightened hummus and a rust-colored 'sweet and smoky red pepper purée' served with warm, spice-dusted flatbread.

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Full English Breakfast

Described as a "monumental" and "humongous" plate, it is considered one of the "best fry ups in town," featuring sausages, eggs, bacon, hash browns, black pudding, and fried bread.

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Chicken Escalope Sandwich

The restaurant's showstopper; the chicken is boned, bashed, and breadcrumbed in-house each morning, then served on fresh ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and a crucial squeeze of lemon.

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Connaught Martini

The bar's signature bespoke Dry Martini is a 'headline act' where the serve becomes a performance, arriving by trolley and poured into a bitters-adorned glass from overhead.

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Oysters on Ice

A staple of the shack that 'goes down a storm' according to The Good Food Guide; they are typically served simply to highlight the quality of the fresh seafood.

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Minced Meat Sandwich

Often referred to as the 'special mince,' this is a core staple of their Algerian spiced meat offerings, cooked on a flat-top grill and chopped together with chips and egg for a 'joy to eat' experience.

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Ham, Egg ‘N’ Chips

An immediate front-runner for the title of 'London's Best Sandwich,' this 'crunchy, moreish, crumb-dribbling delight' features slow-cooked ham hock, a fried egg, shoestring fries, and acidic piccalilli.

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Cappuccino

A "frothy cappuccino" prepared on a legendary Gaggia espresso machine that has been "choking away" since the café's early days; it is credited with easing patrons out of "jet-lagged haze."

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Salt beef on rye bread

Widely considered 'one of the best salt beef sandwiches, if not the best, in London,' featuring meat with a 'perfect half-way texture' and caraway-seeded rye bread 'delicious enough to eat on its own.'

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Tantuni Wrap

This is 'food simplicity royalty': spiced lamb mince cooked in a wide silver pan, served with sumac onions and a wedge of lemon for a perfect 'midnight meal.'

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Salt Beef Sandwich

The institution's signature dish, described as 'as good as ever.' Expect 'pink lumps of steaming animal' sliced thick onto the board.

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Old Quarter Bánh Mì

Described as a "culinary masterpiece," this signature sandwich features a "symphony" of tender pork belly, silky paté, and crisp pickled vegetables on a house-baked baguette.

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Bacon, Bubble and Cheese Sandwich

Praised as a 'good and proper basic buttie' that is 'simple, sure but beautiful,' it features 'really, really, really good' bread that is soft, doughy, and showered with poppy seeds.

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The Bondola Panini

The house classic balancing silky mortadella with the sharp bite of marinated artichoke hearts.

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Johnny Schnitzel Special

Dubbed on Instagram as the 'most papped Schnitzel' in the capital, this 'absolute banger' features two succulent slabs of fried chicken and homemade mooli coleslaw on soft herby focaccia.

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Grilled Marinated Chicken

The signature dish that built their reputation, served with their famous green sauce and celebrated as a cornerstone of their menu.

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Bacon Sandwich

Cited by Eater London as one of the city's best; a classic, no-nonsense arrangement of bacon on white bread that hits the spot.

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Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad

A legendary dish that has been on the menu for 26 years; the deeply fatty marrow is perfectly balanced by the crisp acidity of the parsley, caper, and shallot salad.

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Cypriot Mix Sandwich

The benchmark sub filled with lountza, loukanika, and halloumi on crusty sesame bread.

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Salt Beef Baguette

An old-school slab of meat simply adorned with pickles and mustard, it is widely considered 'the business' and ranked among the best sandwiches in London.

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Pork Katsu

Described as a 'perfect marriage of pork, batter, and evenly applied panko,' this dish features a crispy outer layer and soft panko flakes that melt in your mouth.

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Egg Mayo with Anchovies

Listed on the 'favourites' board, this classic features mayo made tangier with dill and egg whites cut into thin strips for 'proper bite and texture' on thick, springy brown bread.

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Sausage & Bubble Roll

The Infatuation's go-to; a soft floury roll featuring the cafe's legendary, crispy-edged bubble and squeak.

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Bacon Roll

A classic breakfast staple praised for its nostalgic warmth and friendly service.

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Haddock & Chips

Described as perfect—crispy, fresh, and exactly what you want from a chippy.

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Surti Sev Khamani

The house specialty endorsed by critics—steamed chickpea flour 'cakes' topped with sev and pomegranate.

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Potatoes and onions on a lovage sauce with melted stinking bishop

Explicitly cited as one of the 'standout dishes of the evening,' featuring a flavorful lovage sauce and rich melted cheese.

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Vada Pav

This signature dish is described as a "testament to their passion," offering a "perfect balance of spicy potato filling and crisp outer coating" served inside soft pav bread.

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Toasted Dabeli

Famous for being the restaurant's signature dish, it is described as the 'most authentic and best dabeli' with a 'perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.'

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Jerk Chicken Sandwich

The undisputed star: deboned leg meat, crispy skin, and spiced gravy between thick wholemeal slices.

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Vegetable spring rolls

These are described as 'lovely light' and make for a perfect, fresh start to a Vietnamese meal.

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Falafal

Described as impressive and 'far from the limp, dense versions that we see in supermarkets,' these are crisp on the outside and packed with flavour.

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Nonna

Perfectly soft meatballs in a crispy ciabatta and tomato sauce - my go to order every thime

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Ham Sandwich

An East End icon for over a century, these 'famed thick deli-cut' sandwiches on white bread are the café's most legendary offering, noted for being devoured 'surreptitiously' even by those who shouldn't.

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Tomato Cocktail

A surprisingly savoury signature marrying burnt butter gin, gazpacho, oak, and smoked birch.

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Merguez & Chips Baguette

One of the standout 'Algerian sarnies' on a compact four-item menu, praised for being 'ridiculous value' and proof that the simplest things are often the best.

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Sprinkled Birthday Cake

A perfect, aggressively sprinkled slab of sponge that proves you don't need innovation when you have nostalgia for under £2.

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Fresh Sandwiches

The deli focuses on the owner's "culinary heritage" and serves as a "community place" for a quick, reliable meal in what is dubbed one of Hackney’s liveliest hang-outs.

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Merguez Baguette

Highlighted as tender, lean, and authentic, served with salad and chilli sauce.

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Istanbul Kokoreç

The namesake signature dish—spiced lamb intestines in bread—which is the primary reason to visit.

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Stuffed Mussels (Midye Dolma)

The namesake dish; reviews consistently praise them as fresh, tasty, and 'just like the original' found in Turkey.

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Francesinha

Highlighted as nicely cooked and a staple Portuguese comfort dish to try here.

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Salt Beef Sandwich

A frequently mentioned favorite among locals and a classic deli staple.

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Parma Ham & Mozzarella

A classic, highly-rated combination listed as a popular favorite.

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Cevapi

The benchmark Balkan dish here—grilled minced beef kebab rolls served in flatbread with onions and ajvar.

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Toasted Sandwich

The primary solid sustenance available, designed to keep patrons fueled for uninterrupted play.

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Paneer Tikka Sandwich

A highly-rated customer favorite that defines the shop's fusion style, featuring spiced paneer, onions, cheese, and chutney.