The best gourmet sandwiches in Singapore to tuck into

These sandwiches are perfect for a satisfying breakfast, lunch or tea break.

By Amy Van / 11 Nov 2022

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Photo: Sarnies, Park Bench Deli, Tigerlily, Dolcetto, Gyu San

Gourmet sandwiches are becoming ever more popular in Singapore. More brunch cafes that specialise in sandwiches have been popping up across the country. Gone are the days where sandwiches were merely eaten for breakfast — these gourmet sandwiches make for a fulfilling meal, be it breakfast, lunch or tea break.

For those on the go, these sandwiches make for a convenient grab-and-go bite. But we recommend tucking into these hearty combinations loaded with delicious ingredients at the following outlets. Whether it’s brimming with pastrami, bacon, cheese or juicy wagyu, they are equally satiating.

1. Sarnie’s

Sarnie’s

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This small cafe at 136 Telok Ayer Street is highly popular for its Aussie style grub. Head there as early as 7.30am on weekdays or 8.30am on weekends to grab a bite. The Steak and Cheese sandwich comprises Argentinian minute steak perked up with oven-roasted mushrooms, caramelised onions, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and creamy aioli.

Alternatively, go for the golden crispy Chicken Schnitzel laced with smoked chipotle aioli. The sandwich is balanced with fried capers and melty cheese. Other moreish options include the Sous Vide Chicken sarnie filled with shredded chicken, guacamole, house bacon, lettuce and tomatoes, as well as the Bacon & Egg sarnie with fried eggs, homemade tomato relish, bacon and bacon jam. Customers have a selection of three types of bread: country sourdough, wrap and ciabatta.

Find out more: Sarnies

2. Park Bench Deli

Park Bench Deli

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Park Bench Deli is another top joint for its flavour packed sandwiches. Located at 179 Telok Ayer Street, this place is a favourite among the chef and bartender community too.

The best seller here is the Pastrami Reuben – sandwiched in between toasted sourdough is a generous portion of pastrami that has been brined and smoked in-house. The towering sandwich which comes with Swiss cheese is offset with sauerkraut and dill pickle. If you don’t mind a somewhat delicious mess, go for the cheesesteak composed of 150g of shaved beef partnered with cheese, charred onions, and bell peppers. Both these items are available on the sandwich menu (from 11am to 4pm).

The BLT, the new kid on the breakfast menu, packs a punch with housemade smoked bacon, thick cut Roma tomatoes, butter lettuce, fried egg and roasted garlic mayo – all stacked in between fluffy toasted potato buns. It is available on breakfast menu from 8am to 4pm.

Find out more: Park Bench Deli

3. Dolcetto

Dolcetto

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The newly renovated Dolcetto at Regent Singapore’s lobby is a great place for a morning or afternoon tea break. Order one of the Italian sandwiches such as Culatello Panini composed of lightly grilled housemade Italian semolina bread filled with layers of culatello, a prized salumi native of Parma, Emilia Romagna, along with artisanal aged brancaleone cheese from Norcia in Umbria. Local microgreens lend freshness to the rich combination of the culatello and cheese. There’s also Dolcetto’s hearty Roast Angus Beef Sandwich, which is great for any time of the day. Freshly baked ciabatta is crammed with slices of tender slow-roasted Black Angus beef, fresh San Marzano tomatoes, rocket salad, walnuts, housemade truffle mayo and shavings of parmigiana reggiano. Dolcetto is a good place for a morning meeting or quiet breakfast before starting your day (opens from 730am).

Find out more: Dolcetto

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4. Tigerlily

Tigerlily

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Tigerlily is not only known for their sweet pastries and cakes. Their hearty sandwiches with unique fillings will complete your dining experience. Tuck into the Ebi-Kani San comprising sourdough toast brimming with kaffir mayo dressed prawn and crab salad, avocado, lettuce and tobiko. For something even more substantial, opt for the 5 Spice Duck Confit. A soft split-top bun is stuffed with pulled confit duck leg perked up with hoisin mayo, and a refreshing crunch of mala pickled cucumber and carrots. If you like a piquant touch in your sandwich, try the Monsieur Kim. Grilled croque monsieur is elevated with parma ham, an oozy triple cheese stack of brie, comté and caciocavallo cheeses, and punchy kimchi.

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5. Gyu San

Gyu San

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This Japanese butchery and sando shop at Guoco Tower Tanjong Pagar offers top grade Japanese wagyu katsu sandos. The team procures all the wagyu directly from different prefectures of Japan. Their luxurious sandwiches feature richly marbled panko-coated wagyu that has been fried in oil rendered from beef fats. There’s a variety of options to order, from A5 Chateaubriand Katsu Sando and A5 Striploin Katsu Sando to A5 Gyu San Sando. All the katsu sandos are prepared with Japanese milk shokupan bread, and offset with a touch of piquant wasabi aioli. Complement your meal with addictive wagyu chips made with russet potatoes (fried in Japanese wagyu fat from the butchery) and sprinkled with house-made furikake.

Find out more: Gyu San

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