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V Try – U Buy: Sandwiches

Aug 07 2013.

There’s such a lot of variety in sandwiches now, it’s no longer the simple affair it used to be, making the task at hand quite an ordeal for us! We tried a different sandwich out of the available options at every stop.

Of course, the rating really depends on the choice of sandwich. But we stuck to some common guidelines. Obviously that of taste: no one wants a watery meal during lunch break. It also needs to be sturdy and fresh for hours, if it is to survive some knocks in the backpack or handbag.

What makes a good sandwich in your opinion? What restaurant is your pick? Do you just prefer making your own sandwiches and experimenting and innovating? Let us know!

In a bid to save your time, money and effort, we review a number of places to find the best one for you, whatever be your preferences at V Try – U Buy…

	The Sandwich Factory 25, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7 THE VEGE MIGHT
Taste	*** * * ***
Price	Rs. 290 (Ranges upto Rs. 890)
Value for money	High
Variety in selection (bread & filling)	Average
Time taken to prepare & serve	5-10 mins
Overall	Sandwiches available only in the health range

	Paan Paan Sandwich Bar 6B, Alfred House Road, Colombo 3 SMOKED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH BROWN MULTI SEED BREAD
Taste	*** * * * ***
Price	Rs. 385
Value for money	High
Variety in selection (bread & filling)	High
Time taken to prepare & serve	Within 5 mins
Overall	Evening promo on right now, free Almond/Chocolate milk or Cappucino with every order. Loved the crunchy taste – exactly what a good sandwich should taste like!

	Bars Café 24, Deal Place, Colombo 3 BEEF STEAK SANDWICH
Taste	*** * ***
Price	Rs. 650
Value for money	Low
Variety in selection (bread & filling)	Average
Time taken to prepare & serve	Approx. 20 mins
Overall	Seemed to take an unnecessarily long time to prepare; rather average tasting sandwich which is not exactly worth the price. Served with fries.

	Inn on the Green 2, Galle Road, Colombo 3 CLASSIC B.L.T.
Taste	* * + 1/2
Price	Rs. 558
Value for money	Low
Variety in selection (bread & filling)	Average
Time taken to prepare & serve	Approx. 10 mins
Overall	Sandwich was somewhat oily and bread slightly soggy. Served with coleslaw and fries

Disclaimer: If the restaurant has a chain of outlets, the rating here is specific to the mentioned outlet. V Try – U Buy is not a connoisseur’s report, but is designed for the common man’s benefit.

By Nivedha Jeyaseelan