Chuck's Deli

Ayza QFigz

4.0

Some months ago, I joined website and was lucky enough to have one of my reviews chosen for their Write-for-a-bite contest. And, soon enough, a small red envelope was sent to my doorstep. It was a gift certificate to Chuck's Deli! While I had read about it a few times from other food blogs, I never had the opportunity to go check it out, especially since my food buddies prefer rice over sandwiches on most days. Anyway, after having the GC on hand for weeks now, Marcus and I decided to take a lunch trip to Serendra to see what the hype is about.Marcus, who wanted a hamburger fix, ordered Chuck's half-pounder (P375). That's half a pound US Angus beef patty with lettuce, tomato, Chuck's sauce, and mayo mustard. As with most of their dishes, it came with a siding of potato chips or onion rings -- he opted for the chips. The meat was juicy and its toppings complemented its taste. While I did like my own order (The Buffy sandwich) more, Marcus liked this hamburger more and enjoyed his meal.I ordered a 1/2 slab of The Buffy. Their sandwiches come in three sizes -- 1/4, 1/2, and 1 whole. There's a to-size picture on it on their menu to make it easier for the customers to choose. Since the quarter order didn't come with a side dish, I opted for 1/2... and was pretty surprised when the order came, because it was much bigger than I expected it to be, even if I did look at the picture on their menu (it was 2d!). I wasn't able to finish the whole thing on my own though I did enjoy it a lot, and it's one of the best sandwiches I've tasted.As you may have guessed from the name, the main filling is buffalo chicken. The meat is spicy, and very juicy. Really, it was an instant fave. It made up entirely for the onion rings, which were dry and difficult to chew.We're also given bottles of garlic sauce and spicy sauce. While not mandatory, they can be put on your hamburgers/sandwiches/whatnot if you so wish. I liked the garlic sauce and actually put a generous amount of it on my sandwich.Like a number of burger/sandwich joints out there, Chuck's Deli has a couple of challenges for the hungry adventurers. You can finish an entire Buffy under 5:00 minutes, or the Mother Chucker under 2:50 minutes. I don't think I'm ever going to join a challenge like this because I don't think I'll be able to enjoy my meal at all, but these people must be very proud to have their name up there! I would be, considering how large the orders are.Chuck's Deli can be found in Serendra, particularly the side facing Market Market. Our order amounted to 700+ pesos (including service charge), which I admit was a tad pricey, even if we did pay for majority of the bill with our gift certificate from website. What they offer is very filling though and you get what you pay for in order size and taste.

Ayu Dewi Rantika

4.0

Chucks Deli is dangerous. I only say this because it has the ability to turn anyone into a legitimate sandwich lover. Ever since I had my first Pilgrim sandwich, the craving for it has haunted me. This turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce has definitely got me hooked!It's also boasts of a wonderful ambiance. Despite its small size, the cute writings on the wall with its casual furnishings and open kitchen allows guests to relax and really enjoy their meal. Something that sets them apart are the slabwiches, and how guests can decide whether they want a half or a full slab. If you are a voracious eater and competitive person, you can even get your name on the wall of fame by trying to beat everyone's time eating a full slab. It's not just filling they also make it incredibly fun. Apart from the pilgrim the Buffy is also an awesome sandwich. The flavors are put together very well, and their bread is toasted nice and crunchy. Also, Their special garlic sauce goes great with everything.Only thing is that the place is super small and can't seat too many people. So if you want a sureseat get there during the afternoon because their number of hungry guests pick up at 6pm onwards

JJ Herjaya

4.0

While I generally don't eat too much bread these days, I do make an exception from time to time. Why? Because of places like Chuck's Deli, that not only happen to be on my usual path for groceries, but also serve such delicious meals. Hard to resist, believe me! I usually go for either Faking Duck or Jessica's Meltdown simply because of their names. I'm sure all the other choices are pretty good too!It's a small(think cozy, not claustrophobic!) place and while it sometimes gets very busy, but I'm never too bothered by a lack of free seats. Sandwiches happen to taste just as amazing when enjoyed on an ordinary bench, at home or even on a grass at BHS nearby.