Jersey Mike's — Review by Daym Drops
New Britain, United States — Sandwiches/Cheesesteaks
The reviewer returns to Jersey Mike's to try the Big Kahuna cheesesteak as requested by viewers and is blown away by the quality. He compares it favorably to iconic Philadelphia cheesesteaks, praising the tender meat, perfectly grilled onions, green peppers, and soft bun. This visit marks a turning point where he commits to listening more closely to viewer suggestions for future reviews.
What was great: The Big Kahuna cheesesteak with tender shaved ribeye, grilled onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and American cheese on a soft bun. The flavors are well-balanced and complex without being overpowering. The reviewer found it superior to famous Philadelphia cheesesteaks from Pats and Gino's.
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The star of this review is the Big Kahuna cheesesteak from Jersey Mike's. This sandwich features shaved ribeye steak, grilled green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and American cheese served on a soft bun. The reviewer also mentions enjoying a panel empanada from a Puerto Rican restaurant called Cleimo earlier in the day, which had a buttery, flaky pastry dough with tender, seasoned filling.
The Big Kahuna itself left the reviewer stunned. He describes the shaved ribeye as plentiful and perfectly cooked, the onions grilled to perfection with a pleasant pop of flavor without being overpowering, and the green peppers adding the right amount of crunch and taste. The soft bun impresses him particularly, leaving what he calls body prints from the thumb press, indicating its pillowy texture.
The Experience
The reviewer visits Jersey Mike's in New Britain, Connecticut, continuing his real estate business activities in the area. He's enthusiastic about the visit, initially planning to eat the sandwich in his vehicle but becoming so impressed that he struggles to contain his reactions while driving.
Value & Pricing
Specific pricing is not mentioned in the transcript, though the reviewer indicates this is a chain restaurant with accessible pricing typical of the Jersey Mike's brand.
Notable Moments
Are you trying to tell me that this cheese steak from Jersey Mike's is the closest thing to a Philly John I'm gonna get?
Jersey Mike's infiltrated the Philly game crazy. I had Pats and I had Gino's tourist traps. Better than that. The Jersey Mike version is better than that.
This is the first time I'm wrapping something up out of anger and putting it away.
The reviewer even suggests that Jersey Mike's should open locations directly next to famous Philadelphia spots like Pats and Gino's, claiming they would draw even longer lines due to the superior quality of the Big Kahuna.
The Verdict
This is a glowing review that rates the Big Kahuna cheesesteak exceptionally highly. The reviewer gives full marks to the viewers who persistently requested he try this specific sandwich, acknowledging he initially missed out on the game. He commits going forward to paying closer attention to viewer suggestions in the comments section. Jersey Mike's, particularly for this Big Kahuna sandwich, comes highly recommended, especially for cheesesteak enthusiasts who want an experience that rivals or surpasses traditional Philadelphia options.