Crunch

Sizzling Sandwiches: London's Juiciest Delight!

Entering the heart of Old Spitalfields Market felt like stepping into a kind of epicurean bazaar, with scents vying for attention at every corner. It was the tantalizing aroma that led me on a determined march to a stall that's become this market’s beating heart—The Crunch. This isn't your average sandwich haven; it's a small symphony where brioche buns and crispy chicken play their perfect notes. Indeed, Michael's Chicken Sandwich, fraught with that finger-licking sauce and snappy pickles, effortlessly struts above its peers. The bread, tender yet unyielding, held within delights that left taste buds singing a soulful tune. There lies a finale bite that neither burdens nor belies the consistent harmony of flavors.

Accompanying that main act is a high-wire act of texture with the 1000-layer potatoes. Though some might argue about lukewarm moments failing their intended performance, this carnival of layers proves a worthy spectacle under the right conditions. There are whispers of innovation crackling around this offering, even if occasional seasoning missteps warrant your salt shaker’s intervention. Yet, the camaraderie of the staff could lighten any critique. With smiles brighter than the London sun makes an appearance, they engage in this grand culinary theater. At The Crunch, beyond the echoes of online hypes and gripes, you find a small orchestra playing out boldly yet subtly amidst the vibrant chorus that is the Spitalfields food scene—a reminder that in gastronomic endeavors, there are reverberations and delicately plucked strings of nuance worth pausing for. — Clarissa Cuisinier