Hot honey chicken

It's been a while since my last visit to Deli Republic, and I'm not quite sure whether the hot honey chicken is new, but I don't recall seeing it on the menu before.

One word: wow! Despite the sandwich appearing rather plain, the flavours exceeded my expectations in every way. The closest in flavour I can think of was that of AP’s hot honey grilled cheese.

The hot honey chicken had a perfect balance of sweetness from the honey, complemented by the savoury chicken. Initially, I found it a bit too sweet, especially when starting with the chicken alone. However, as I dived into the crunchy slaw, the flavours harmonised beautifully. The combination of salty and sweet, with a subtle tang from the pickle, was a flavour revelation.

The ciabatta bun added to the overall experience with its crunchy exterior and chewy interior. The texture of the sandwich, from the crispy chicken to the refreshing slaw, was spot on.