ELISHA EATS
Forget supermarket meal deals and limp cheese sarnies, says Elisha Young. When it comes to sandwiches, Cambridge offers a feast of options PERFECTION Discover sandwich
W e have lots to for. The fourth Earl of Sandwich was known for his habit of asking for roast beef to be served between two slices of bread – and thus the sandwich was born. Of course, nowadays we’re not limited to just having beef between the bread. Almost every culture boasts its own version of the sandwich, and all are delicious in their own way. In Cambridge, we’re lucky enough to have access to a huge range of cuisines, so we can enjoy sandwiches from around the world. Truly satisfying thank John Montagu Bread & Meat on Bene’t Street is a sandwich and poutine joint that does exactly what it says on the tin. Bread and meat might sound simple, but everything is done exceptionally well here – it was even a runner-up for Best Value Eats at the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2022. The menu is tightly curated and
the shokupan bread is toasted to crunchy, golden-brown perfection. The bibim focaccia is a vegan sandwich done right: squishy, sesame-flecked focaccia stuffed with a flavourful mix of fresh, crunchy vegetables and a lingering taste of chilli. This sandwich might sound simple, but I can assure you it’s not at all boring to eat. Although I will say that it’s difficult to consume gracefully, so make sure you come prepared with a lot of paper napkins. King of sandwiches King’s Dough is an Italian eatery on King Street that specialises in panuozzo – Italian panini sandwiches. Each menu item has its own monarch-inspired name (John II, anyone?) and can be ordered in a small (half a sandwich) or large (the whole loaf) size. The vegan, vegetarian and meat options range from
butternut squash cream with sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms to spicy spianata with nduja and buffalo stracciatella. When I visited, I enjoyed the Henry – a chicken escalope with mozzarella, sun- dried tomatoes and mayo. The bread has an airy crumb, amazing flavour and boasts a crunchy crust without being dry inside. My favourite was the vegetarian Philip, which features some of the punchiest, most delicious pesto I’ve ever had. Paired with vine tomatoes, basil and deliciously creamy buffalo mozzarella, this tastes like summer in a sandwich. You’ll find yourself wanting to go back and try the entire menu.
DELI DELIGHTS Bread & Meat is no misnomer, with offerings like this chicken sarnie
(despite the name) includes vegetarian options and a weekly special, plus potato wedges, poutine (French fries and cheese curds with gravy) and house slaw. The sourdough ciabatta has a satisfyingly crisp, shattering crust, with a soft, spongy interior that’s perfect for soaking up sauce. My recommendation is the honey soy chicken with pickled mooli, sriracha mayo and lime juice. A truly satisfying sandwich. I also sampled the char siu pork with wasabi mayo and namasu salad, which was excellent, but sadly a limited edition weekly special. To keep your eye on the changing menu, head to Instagram @breadandmeat
Kanto Cafe & Bakery on Cherry Hinton Road is tucked away near to Cambridge station. This little cafe doesn’t just serve hot drinks and sweet treats – it’s also the ideal spot to grab Korean- and Filipino- inspired sarnies. I’ve waxed lyrical about the egg sando before, but the menu is constantly being updated and improved, so there’s always more to discover. On my last visit, they were serving a gochujang tuna melt and bibim focaccia. Gochujang is a spicy fermented chilli paste that packs this toastie with a savoury, tangy and spicy kick. The pickles, red onion and mozzarella round out the flavour, while
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