There are sandwiches, and then there are Park Bench Deli's sandwiches — generously filled, cleverly put together and packed with punchy flavours. Choose from a menu of 10 sandwiches — but really, whatever you pick is probably going to be good. Burppler Rachael Lim says the Mushreuben ($18), which uses chewy sourdough bread, was "refreshing and light in terms of palate thanks to the pickles and mushroom." She also likes the Chicken Katsu ($14), which "is so well seasoned and I haven't had such a unique texture of chicken anywhere else."
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The sandwiches are legendary at this snazzy joint. With 1-for-1, you never have to choose between the Patty Melt ($17) and the PB & J ($8) again. Share both with your favourite colleague for a not-sad lunch.
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There are sandwiches, and then there are Park Bench Deli's sandwiches — generously filled, cleverly put together and packed with punchy flavours. The menu of Lunch Sandwiches (from $15) is concise — whatever you choose is going to be good. Get the Cheese Steak ($16) if you like your lunch very beefy and cheesy. Bring a colleague to share it with, just so you can get the cornflakes-crusted PB & J ($8), a version of the classic peanut butter and jelly combo done very, very right.
While its known as a good lunch spot, it is the pure decadence of the dinner menu that makes it perfect for a "Treat Yourself" night. Gather three friends, and expect to get your hands greasy. Be wise and order four things to share. The two must-trys are the heart-stoppingly delicious Patty Melt on Rye ($16), and the delightful Cured Meat Sandwich ($16) — cool, creamy mozzarella atop a stack of assorted cured meats between brioche buns. Dunk the sinfully oozy Grilled Cheese ($14) into the roasted tomato dip and into your mouth — cue inappropriate noises. Finish off with the PB&J ($8) that is crusted in cornflakes then fried. Wash this all down with an ice-cold pint — you'll need it.
After teasing taste buds in several pop up events, Park Bench Deli has finally set up shop at Telok Ayer dishing out American-style sandwiches with a very favourable filling-to-bread ratio. For beef lovers, go for their Cheese Steak Sandwich ($16) – the hoagie rolls are hollowed out and stuffed with a ridiculous amount of rib-eye slivers and caramelised onions oozing with cheddar cheese sauce. Also noteworthy are the Kong Bak Banh Mi ($14 with melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly) and the indulgent Fried Chicken Sandwich with a most juicy chicken piece cooked sous vide before marinating in buttermilk overnight! For a balanced meal, end it off with the superb Acai Bowl or grab a pack of their incredible hummus to dip some crudités in.
