Porchetta A.P Hot Spit Sando

A.P. Bakery is definitely in my top five in Sydney—I’d tell anyone visiting it’s an absolute must. Today I took the afternoon off to sort out some personal stuff, and my mind ran through the list of sandwiches I’ve been meaning to try. I landed on the Porchetta hot spit sando, and couldn’t wait to see how it stacked up.

Flavour-wise, it was definitely flavourful. The thinly sliced pork belly was soft and delicious, and the pork crackling added a great salty crunch. The carrot salad was probably my favourite bit—it brought a nice sweetness that cut through the richness.

The focaccia was light and airy, which I liked, but it was also coated in oil—maybe from the bread, maybe from the pork—so the whole thing ended up feeling a bit too greasy. On top of that, I found it under-salted. Just a sprinkle of salt would’ve really made the flavours pop.

Overall, it wasn’t a bad sandwich—it was still tasty—but compared to A.P.’s usual magic, this one was a bit of a miss for me. Probably wouldn’t be something I’d order again.