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'I tried the Borough Market restaurant that literally just serves one sandwich'

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Vincent
Published date20 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
But luckily sort of there's a new restaurant in Borough Market that serves just one sandwich. Yep. One sandwich. Tóu describes itself as a 'sando' bar aka a Japanese sandwich and prides itself on its single sando option

I decided to give it a shot and see if their singular option could be the answer to food analysis paralysis.

The pop-up is a residency in partnership with the Globe Tavern pub and the restaurant can be found upstairs. This pub is also featured in the Bridget Jones films, as it is next to where the titular character’s flat was located.

Tóu, which opened on April 4, is small and charming, with large leafy plants and orange lampshades throughout. The tables are arranged with old-fashioned ketchup bottles and pitchers of water neatly placed on them.

Reading the menu for, err, not that long, I decide to order the signature sandwich. I'm then persuaded to also order the fries by the waitress. It also offers pickles and spiced port croquettes to start, as well as a Biscoff and coffee sundae for dessert.

Sandos are usually made with milk bread and served with thick fillings and no crusts. Tóu’s sando is made with toasted brioche, deep-fried Iberico pork neck, cabbage, onion, and raspberry and shallot sauces.

The food arrives quickly and looks every bit as delicious as I hope.

The style of Japanese sandos means that the sandwich is displayed in an open way, which makes it look incredibly appetising. It also creates an even spread of filling, which allows...

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