Sandowitch brings pocket-friendly, comfort food to Bengaluru

Sandowitch in Indiranagar, Bengaluru 
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Like most places in the city, the falafels at Sandowitch are made with chickpeas and not fava beans, and though they have been “Indianised” with the addition of onions and coriander, they cannot be faulted.

The sandwiches arrive and we begin with the aubergenius and gochu gang. The aubergenius is a revelation — it is not too often one sees eggplant or brinjal in Indian cuisine outside of the home, barring baingan bharta and a few other notables. But to see it between slices of bread is something else altogether. The filling of chopped eggplant with togargashi mayo and slaw is interesting, in a good way.

The gochu gang chicken sandwich is quite delicious too, sticking to its Korean flavour profile of being spicy and savoury, with a hint of sweetness somewhere. Ditto for sweet heat, another chicken sandwich with a hint of honey and pickled onions.

The menu also includes egg and paneer sandwiches as well as minis. While a regular sandwich is about five inches, a mini is roughly about half the size. A box of minis comprising four pieces is perfect for sharing, tasting or watching your purse as well as your waistline.

Sandowitch in Indiranagar, Bengaluru 
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mobinkurien

Sandowitch has just two items for the sweet-toothed: bread pudding and an option called French stick up. We try the sticks — the texture and taste bring churros and French toast to mind — but they are neither. Dusted with cinnamon and sugar, they do make for a tasty snack, but you may not feel like giving them a chance if you are already full up with bread.

The prices at Sandowitch are just as attractive as their offerings; those with pocket money or office freshers, will not feel the pinch here.