Sang x GW

This was a special collab between Good Ways Deli and @sangbymabasa for the @broadsheet_syd Dine Out Festival. There were heaps of limited-edition sandwiches around Sydney, but I had just got back from celebrating my 40th birthday in Thailand. Somehow, I managed to catch this one on the very last day!

And man... I’m so glad I did.

The ciabatta was beautifully crunchy, the soy-braised brisket was tender, and the provolone added just the right amount of salty creaminess. The kimchi was spot on too. Nicely tangy with just a subtle hint of sweetness, exactly how I like it.

My favourite part though was the cucumber sesame. It brought so much freshness and aroma, and made the whole sandwich feel unmistakably Korean.

What I loved most was that this wasn’t just a sandwich with kimchi thrown into it. Every ingredient felt like it belonged. The soy-braised brisket, sesame cucumber, kimchi and cheese all worked together to create a proper Korean-inspired sandwich that still felt like... well... a sandwich. Super well thought out.

It actually looked a little small when it arrived, but by the last bite I was completely satisfied. Missing this one would’ve hurt 😂