Cheese overload @ Sandwicheese

March 13, 2013

Part of their brochure

 This is the last day of our office mate in this project so as dictated by office tradition, we had our lunch out. We were planning on going to this place a month ago, but it never pushed through ---until now.

The Place.

Sandwicheese is a cozy little place beside Banapple (Katipunan Ave.) Don't be surprised if you see Banapple products because this is also owned by the same people. I initially thought that they serve cheese sauce as condiments---like ketchup and mustard---so much for wishful thinking. Ha!

Our Orders.

As usual, I'm not a sandwich person so I ordered a sandwich that I think would last me until dinner. I ordered their Drippin' Roast Beef Sandwicheese (160php) - corn meal bun, roast beef, caramelized onions, cheese spread, topped with mozzarella and cheese sauce. Our officemate offered to pay for our drinks and 2 sides. I ordered Banapple's brewed iced tea *sorry I forgot to take note of the price and they ordered the Cheese boulders (cheese with jalapeño-approx. 50-65php) and Skin-on fries (approx. 50-65php)*sorry I also forgot to take note of their prices---maybe because I didn't pay for them ^_^ ---so technically for me, they're free :)

The Size and Taste.

First came the cheese boulders. 6-7 pcs. cheesy jalapeño balls(fairly priced). It was nice, though I expected the cheese to be made up of the chewy type of mozzarella. I personally think that it lacked something. Maybe a little saltiness from the cheese and more jalapeño. Maybe a dip would also help.

Next that came in was the Skin-on fries. These are jumbo-cut fries with the skin on--obviously. It came with a garlic dip (I'm not sure if it was mayo or cream cheese, but I'm sure of the garlic.) For me, the fries was better eaten as it is.

When my order came, I was literally stumped. "How am I supposed to eat this???" The bread length is the typical length of a hotdog bun, but it was filled up with the roast beef and the caramelized onion that I'm suddenly thinking of ways how to fit the sandwich inside my mini mouth. >.<   Since I'm the only girl in the group, I decided to drop being the girly girl and temporarily forget the word 'Poise'. *good thing we were the only diners then ^_^

From the pictures available in the internet, I initially thought that they placed cheddar cheese on top of the sandwich, to my surprise, it was good 'ol mozzarella. I would've liked it better if it was melted. :) The beef was juicy though some pieces are a bit on the tough side. I'm honestly expecting a different roast beef taste, but as some would say, "don't expect". I didn't get much flavor from the caramelized onions but I did appreciate the cheese spread they put in the bread. 

Banapple's brewed iced tea is one of those likable iced teas. :)

The Verdict

Overall, even though there are few minor setbacks, it was a good lunch. And even though, it's just sandwich, it was a heavy meal. I would love to go back and try the Hickory Shredded Pork Sandwicheese and maybe buy a jar of their cheese spreads.

*There was one thing in that place that got me thinking...I wondered why there was a jar of Fita biscuits beside the counter. It was neither offered nor served while waiting. I didn't bother asking the cashier.

*Sorry no pictures