Sandwiches have evolved from your regular tuna, ham and cheese, and even egg mayo to heartier offerings with toppings like wagyu beef, pork katsu and more.
If you love a hearty loaded sando, then you have to give Jack Marzoni’s a go. The newly opened sub shop is located in the heart of Kampong Glam, along Jalan Pisang and is Muslim-owned, using only halal ingredients in their sandwiches.
What really caught my attention when we walked into the shop was the retro posters and magazine cut-outs that decorated the walls — many of which were very witty and some were a little naughty.
To keep with the quirky and fun theme of the shop, their sandwiches also come with very witty names like Cheeky Tongue, Lambegini, Duck Tape, and Fun Guy — no prizes for guessing what’s in this sandwich.
Riding off the trend of loaded wagyu beef sandos, the Cheeky Tongue (S$16.90). As its punny name suggests, the sandwich comprises braised beef tongue and cheek, along with house-made kombu butter, seared tomatoes and cheese.
They also added a pickled salad which unfortunately overshadowed the other elements in the sandwich.
The beef was tender and had a rich beefy flavour to it. I only wished that they had added some caramelised onions into the mix to elevate the flavours of the beef while giving it a touch of sweetness.
For a sweet and mildly spicy kick, the sandwich pairs well with the spicy honey mustard sriracha, which is available on the side.
We also tried the Ayam Ter Bakar (S$12.90) which features a seared dark soy chicken breast, turkey bacon, sambal belachan mango chimichurri, cheddar scrambled eggs and cream cheese all sandwiched between two soft buns.
As we sink our teeth into the hefty sandwich, the first thing to hit us was the tangy sambal belachan which was not overly spicy and quite garlicky.
The flavours of the belachan mixed with the chicken, pickled salad and a slight hint of lemongrass kinda tasted like chicken rice but sandwich form — not complaining though, because I love chicken rice.
Other sandwiches on the menu include the Lambegini (S$16.90) which comprises a seared ‘bonesteak’ lamb leg and fried eggplant.
If you’re a lover of the classic tuna mayo sandwich, Jack Marzoni’s Sir Tongkol (S$9.90) is a more zhng-ed up version with furikake tuna, crabstick mayo, topped with potato chips — that’s right, potato chips, how unique is that?
Apart from serving hearty sandwiches, Jack Marzoni’s also has some equally hearty sides like the classic nacho and truffle fries. But my favourite was the Beef Fries (S$12.90). It was loaded with minced beef, nacho cheese, sour cream and spring onions.
I personally would have preferred if there was more cheese as I like my fries cheesy. Spice lovers should definitely add some of the sriracha mayo into the dish for a touch of spiciness.
After all that feasting, you’re gonna need something to help you wash everything down and there’s nothing like a sweet and creamy milkshake that will do the job.
Jack Marzoni’s has a pretty interesting milkshake selection with flavours like Oreo Charcoal, Nutella, Orange & Berries, and Mango Cheesecake.
It was a tough choice between the Teh Ping milkshake (S$7) and the Matcha milkshake (S$7), but I would probably have to pick the teh ping milkshake as my favourite.
The tea was nice and fragrant, with the perfect balance of sweet and creamy without being too cloying. The matcha milkshake on the other hand was on the sweeter and creamier side with a slightly fruity finish.
If you’re ever in the area and looking for hearty and pretty affordable sandwiches, you know where to check out. Plus, they’re Muslim-owned too!
Which sandwich will you be getting?
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📍 7 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199074
🕑 11am—9pm (Tue to Sun), Closed on Mon
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Photos by Marcus Leong
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