Takeaway

While beginning to settle back into work life and starting to get on a more normative schedule I have been scoping out the local neighborhoods (specifically Darlinghurst and Surry Hills- which I will post more about at another time) for some quick and good lunch venues. 

First things first, let’s start with the basics. Getting something “to go” is referred to as “takeaway” here. I am still having a difficult time with this for two reasons; (1) Because I am conditioned to say “to go” (that is just what comes out my mouth) and (2) With the hopes of maintaining my identity and my accent I worry that if I start using the Australian lingo, I will forget which is right and which is wrong (I know... not wrong, just different).

I guess I do need to assimilate. More on that later.

Back to the lunch venues, I will say that the quality of “takeaway,” compared to equivalent restaurants in NYC, is of a higher standard. The food is almost picture worthy and beautifully presented but don’t expect a bag to carry it home in. Most of the takeaway I have had has been handed to me directly in its box or just wrapped in aluminium foil (known as aluminum foil in the US). That’s just the way it is. Good for the environment...

There has been one spot so far that has stood out above the rest. Frankly, I am a sandwich guy when it comes to lunch, so I might be biased, but I think Kings Lane Sandwiches ranks in my top five for best sandwiches ever. Seriously the line is out the door and people patiently wait and wait and wait—something that would be a rarity in NYC. Situations like this are teaching me to be more patient. I wanted to make sure I would post it here so that I never forget (I guess that would be difficult as it is basically connected to my building complex).

I have to admit, I have already tried all of the sandwiches on the menu (I am a bit obsessed). They do have breakfast sandwiches and salads which I am sure are also good, but I have not had the opportunity to test those…yet. As for now I will recommend the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich, which is to die for, and of course the most popular item on the menu. Freshly cooked, super tender and crunchy chicken with herb mayo and lettuce on their amazing bread (white or brown). Enough said!