Thenew sandwichhas a lot to live up to.
It features thinly-slicedribeye steak,which is one of the darling cuts of thesteakhouseset for chefs and patrons alike.
It definitely sounds intriguing, but would it measure up to the hype?
Meaghan Cameron
I went to the nearest Arby’s restaurant with one other taster to try the new sandwich.
Here’s what we loved about it and what the chain could do better.
It was served in a white sleeve that was not appealing at all.
Meaghan Cameron
I was a little worried.
When I slid the sandwich out of its inauspicious sleeve I did not feel any better about it.
It looked squashed and the steak was sliding out the slide with what looked like cheesy goo.
Meaghan Cameron
Also, all of Arby’s other items were attractively packaged and looked great.
The famous curly fries were so perfectly dark gold I almost forgave the sandwich for looking a little sad.
The Construction
The construction of the sandwich needed some work.
Meaghan Cameron
The sleeve probably didn’t help as it provided no structure at the sides.
While this sandwich was a hot mess visually, the flavor was really good.
The bun was soft, but overall held up to the steak and kept the elements inside.
Meaghan Cameron
The sliced ribeye steak was the star of the show.
Plus, it was plentiful for the cost of the sandwich.
You don’t want to have to spit out gristle from your fast-food sandwiches into your napkin.
And, those aioli-drenched onions thankfully still retained some of their crunch.
It did, however, have a good garlic flavor.
Maybe it’s just a good takeout hack to keep in mind.
Overall
Arby’s needs to treat its premium items with more respect.
