NYC DELI REVIEWS
"Now That's What We Call a Sandwich!"
That's Shanghai Magazine - April 2009 Cover Story
SHANGHAI SANDWICHES RATED
#1 The Rueben
NYC Deli
We've seen so many wanton uses of Thousand Island dressing in China that it makes us want to firebomb the place. But seriously, and thankfully, NYC Deli is putting TI dressing to good and proper use. They put gobs of it over sauerkraut, corned beef and Swiss cheese on rye bread. It's absolutely scrumptious and you can get it in three sizes too: regular, mega and monsta.
#2 The Philly Cheesesteak
NYC Deli
How easily people mess this up! We've seen a few Philly varieties around town, but they are so poorly made that every time we think of them we stick pins into our Gollum doll. NYC Deli (once again) is the only sandwich shop we've found in town that does it right. Thinly-sliced top round with sautéed onions is served on a hoagie roll. And get it straight: processed cheese that melts unnaturally smooth is an absolute must. Real cheese just won't cut it. Kisses to NYC Deli, daggers for the rest.
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“ Head to New York City for Shanghai's Best (and Biggest) Burrito! We can't believe we ate the whole thing!”
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“ This downtown deli is the type of delivery joint you should put on your speed dial. The kitchen cranks out hefty portions of American-caliber meat and delivery is prompt. Perfect for carnivores who are handcuffed to their desks. ”
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“ I've eaten sandwiches at City Diner, Sandwich Express, Wagas, Coolzey (one at Jianguo Lu and one at Shaanxi Lu), and then some. The Pastrami Ruben at City Diner isn't bad, and the "Truck Driver" at Garden Fresh can hold its own. But I'd have to take the NYC Deli "Hot Roast Beef and Swiss" over the rest any day.
Good prices for good eats earns this expat's recommendation. If you can find a better hot roast beef sandwich in Shanghai, let me know. ”
