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In search of the tastiest Cuban sandwich in Jakarta
Since Chef, we have discovered that there are actually several places in Jakarta to enjoy Cuban sandwiches. Here's a list of places to get the dish in Jakarta.
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A Cuban sandwich consists of Cuban bread, ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and sometimes salami. (Shutterstock/-)
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emember Chef, the 2014 movie by Jon Favreau featuring stars from Sofia Vergara to Robert Downey Jr? If you do, then you will never forget the sensational Cuban sandwich. The mouth-watering meal has a complicated history, but Chef introduced it to the world in the most delicious way possible.
The size, ingredients and even the appearance of Cuban sandwiches are appealing. Consisting of Cuban bread, ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and sometimes salami, the charm of a Cuban sandwich will hypnotize you even if you have never seen one. It made us wonder, what it is actually like to eat one?
The wait is over. Since Chef, we have discovered that there are actually several places in Jakarta to enjoy Cuban sandwiches. Here's a list of places to get the dish in Jakarta.
Big Bad Wolf Sandwich
The Big Bad Wolf Sandwich truck usually hangs around Lippo Mall Puri in West Jakarta, and it's true that their collection of sandwiches is amazing. Self-acclaimed as the food truck serving the best BBQ pulled pork sandwiches in town, Big Bad Wolf also offers a Cuban sandwich for about Rp 40,000 (US$3). The price is worth it for the big sandwich. Find out the truck’s location through social media.
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There's nothing wrong with having a meal in a bar, at least when you're at Lola. According to Lola, its Cubano sandwich is filled with controversy and rich in flavor. Without knowing what exactly Lola means by controversy, the description is indeed intriguing, just like the mysterious character of Lola.
Worry not because if you live near Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta, finding a Cuban sandwich is a piece a cake. The Green Door Kitchen, which collaborates with Six Ounces Coffee, will serve you with an unquestionable example of the dish. It is perfect because Six Ounces is famous for its great Australian-style coffee, ready to accompany your delightful sandwich.
There is a certain level of satisfaction when you eat at Union Deli. Good service, friendly vibe and ambiance, great food. Serving various homemade meals from pastries to sandwiches, chef Ron Luhur experimented with his creativity and presented a delicious Cuban sandwich as the result. Wherever you're going to enjoy a Cuban sandwich, visiting Union Deli for a bite is a must.
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As one of the hippest lounges for hanging out in Jakarta, Parc 19 never fails to meet every aspect of its customers' expectations. This includes its choices of mouth-watering dishes from light bites to the Cuban sandwich by head chef Rais Answer. You will know that just one is not enough to satisfy your cravings once you try Parc 19's version.
When it comes to sandwiches, Machete knows exactly what it's doing. Even though this food truck offers a fun concept in serving its sandwiches, Machete is pretty serious at keeping its quality in check. And one of the favorites is, of course, the Cuban sandwich. (kes)
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