Admit it, ordering sandwiches at a Subway outlet for the first time isn't as easy as you might think, right? Moreover, you need to choose vegetables, proteins, sauces, and seasonings from the wide selection available. Luckily, this article contains a variety of tips you can apply so that you don't choose the wrong types of bread, meat, and accompaniments and successfully order a delicious, mood-appropriate sandwich!
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Part 1 of 2: Choosing the Type of Bread and Meat
Step 1. Choose the size of bread that can satisfy your hunger
All Subway outlets provide bread measuring 15 and 30 cm. Before choosing the size you want, think about how hungry you are. If you generally can eat a large serving of sandwiches and are feeling very hungry, don't hesitate to order a 30cm long loaf. However, if the bread will only be eaten as a snack or a light lunch menu, try ordering the 15 cm size.
Step 2. Select the type of bread you want
All Subway outlets offer honey and oatmeal bread, spiced bread with Italian cheese, whole wheat bread, and classic Italian bread. In general, honey and oatmeal bread and typical Italian bread are common as sandwiches, while whole wheat bread can be a healthier option for you. If you want, you can also choose the spicy Italian bread and cheese which has the strongest taste! With a wide range of options, choose the type of bread that suits your mood and/or preferred filling option.
- Some Subway outlets also offer other bakery options, such as Italian bread, cheese and jalapeno bread, and rosemary and sea salt bread. All of them have a unique taste and are suitable for those of you who like to try new things!
- Subway also offers flatbread options, but be aware that these options are not as healthy as other types of bread, such as Italian bread. In other words, choose flatbread if you want an option that is tastier, not healthier to eat.
- Some Subway outlets offer plain bread, gluten-free bread, or even lettuce wraps for shoppers looking to minimize their calorie intake.
Step 3. Order one of the Subway menus to determine what type of protein you get
The menu you choose actually determines the type of protein that will fill your sandwich. Most Subway menus are named after the type of meat they contain, such as Classic Tuna or Rotisserie-Style Chicken. Some types of sandwiches even have ambiguous-sounding names, such as Cold Cut Combo or Spicy Italian. If you want to know the classic stuffing of each menu offered, don't hesitate to ask the staff on duty.
If the protein you're getting is turkey, ask an employee to help replace it with carved turkey. Carved turkey is a typical deli cut of meat that has a more delicious texture and is inexpensive
Step 4. Ask for a specific type of meat if you can't find it on the menu
If you wish, you can also request a specific type of meat to be added to the sandwich from a Subway employee. However, you will most likely have to pay extra for it.
Step 5. Replace animal meat with vegetarian meat if desired
Although generally not offered, some Subway outlets have “vegetarian meat” that can replace all the meat options on the menu. In addition to not containing animal products, vegetarian meat has a very high protein and carbohydrate content.
- No need to add meat if you don't want to eat it. In other words, you can directly ask the employee to add vegetables.
- The Veggie Delight is a menu option for vegetarians that does not contain meat.
Part 2 of 2: Adding Complements
Step 1. Choose the type of cheese you like
All Subway outlets serve American cheese and Monterey cheddar cheese. Most of them also provide mozzarella, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, and swiss cheese. Therefore, you can choose the type of cheese that is considered the most suitable combined with the type of protein or meat selected.
If you have difficulty making a choice, ask an employee for help to provide recommendations
Step 2. Ask the employee in charge to warm the bread in the oven
After choosing the type of bread, the name of the menu, and the cheese, chances are that the employee on duty will offer to warm your choice of bread in the oven. Accept the offer if you want to eat the bread warm, or decline the offer otherwise.
The use of an oven will make the surface texture of the bread a little more crisp and varied
Step 3. Start by adding large vegetables
To keep the bread filling from falling apart, add the larger vegetables first, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, chilies, or red onions.
- You can always ask for specific accompaniments, such as "Just a little lettuce, please" or, "Please add more tomatoes, please." Don't worry, the staff who serve you will definitely accept it.
- Chances are, you'll be charged extra if you want to add more vegetables, but won't get a discount if you want to reduce the portion.
Step 4. Add smaller appendages to the surface of your selected vegetables
After choosing a large garnish, you can add pickles, olives, or jalapeno peppers. Choose whatever accompaniment you like.
Remember, jalapenos have a nutty taste while banana peppers tend to have a sweeter taste
Step 5. Choose a sauce based on your personal preference
Generally, Subway outlets provide chipotle sauce, mild mayonnaise, classic mayonnaise, ranch sauce, oil, and vinegar. In addition, they also offer mustard sauce, vinegar, and sweet onions that are free of fat content. Choose whatever sauce looks like it would be delicious to add to your sandwich!
- Some Subway outlets offer additional sauce options, such as barbecue, mustard and honey, or Italian-style sauces. If you want to eat a specific sauce, try asking the staff on duty for its availability even though his name is not on the menu.
- Do not combine sweet and salty or spicy complements, and vice versa. For example, the deliciousness of the sandwich with teriyaki chicken, sweet onions, banana pepper, and olives will certainly be reduced when combined with spicy chipotle sauce.
Step 6. Add oil or other seasonings if desired
Usually, oil and vinegar will always be on the Subway sauce menu, but will only be offered to customers at the end of the ordering process. In particular, oil and other seasoning options will usually be offered along with oregano, salt, pepper, etc., and you can add them to enhance the texture or taste of the sandwich!
Step 7. Point to the picture on the menu if you don't want to bother choosing complements
If you are too lazy to choose complementary, try asking the employee who serves you to make a sandwich according to the picture on the menu. In other words, let them make sandwiches from combinations of complementary classics that are guaranteed to be delicious.
