Thursday, June 21, 2012

ink.sack - West Hollywood, California

Address: 8360 Melrose Ave #107, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Items Ordered:

  • Cold Fried Chicken House-Made Ranch Cheese, Gindo’s Spice of Life
  • The Jose Andrés (aka The Spanish Godfather) Serrano, Chorizo, Lomo, Manchego
  • “Reuben” Corned Beef Tongue, Appenzeller Cheeze, Kraut, Russian Dressing 
  • Pineapple Chile y Limon

I <3 sandwiches. Just imagine me as Joey from Friends but as a girl who will eat almost any concoction slapped between 2 slices of bread. That's probably why I arrived outside of ink.sack 30 minutes before they even opened one Saturday morning--but surprisingly, I wasn't the only one! The ratio of meat, cheese, veggies, & sauce to carbohydrates was extremely well proportioned in all 3 sandwiches. Each bite allowed the delicious flavors to meld together. The cold fried chicken really lived up to the hype as the chicken was still crispy, and the ingredients matched perfectly. The Reuben was my favorite! I had no idea that beef tongue could be made so tender and flavorful, and the Russian dressing was not overpowering or too saucy. Really, one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The Jose Andrés was tasty enough, but was overshadowed by the other 2 sandwiches. Don't forget the chili pineapple or watermelon either, it's a really refreshing treat for the summer. I can't wait for my next visit to ink.sack to try everything else on the menu. Two thumbs up for Top Chef Michael Voltaggio!!

--y