Syracuse Sandwich: Tully's Wasabi Chicken Sandwich

Who:Tully's Good Times What: Wasabi Chicken Sandwich
Where: 7th North Street, Liverpool Phone: 452-5656‎ Website: Tully's
Parking: Yes Accepts Credit Cards: Yes Take-Out: Yes Delivery: No

     On the weekend days it is very rare for us to eat three meals because we normally eat a late breakfast and then an early dinner. Yesterday was like the rest, only we ate breakfast earlier than usual which ended up causing us to be hungry earlier. By the time we had done the first part of the grocery shopping and gone to get the tuxes picked out for the wedding, we were famished. But before we could eat we had to get to Spera’s before they closed. The whole time we were there, about 20 minutes, we both said how starving we were to each other. When I am as hungry as I was yesterday, I am in no mood to cook. Christine agreed that we should just go out regardless of the fact we just bought groceries. Christine wanted Tully’s, which was fine only we have one close to us that we don’t like. The one on 7^th North is the one to go to not only because it’s better than the one on Route 11 but also because my friends work there. So we took the extra ten minutes or so to drive out to 7^thNorth Street. Upon arrival we found out Ken was just cut but Len was still on so we sat in his section. A basket of popcorn arrived as we sat down and we demolished it to calm out hunger. Christine went with the Tully’s tenders, which is always a good choice. I knew I would get a sandwich, but what sandwich would I get? I’ve had all the sandwiches that are always on the menu but from time to time there will be a new one that only last a few months before being replaced. This flavor of the month was the Wasabi Chicken Sandwich. Well I like wasabi so…

     A grilled chicken breast covered with shredded lettuce and mushrooms came to the table with the top bun on the side. That top bun was spread with green wasabi mayo. I dipped my finger in the mayo just for a quick taste. If you have ever had wasabi, you know it can clear out your sinuses and this mayo was doing just that. From just that little taste I was very excited about this sandwich. I put the top bun on the rest of the sandwich and dug in. The buns that Tully’s uses for their sandwiches and burgers are great. They are soft and thick, but not too thick so when you take a bite all you get is bread taste. The thickness allows the bun to absorb the juices that may come out of the meat. The chicken breast was nicely cooked, juicy and marked with grill lines. The lettuce added a nice crunch to what would be a soft sandwich. So far this sandwich was headed straight for delicious but it would take a great performance by the mushrooms that were loaded on to get there. Unfortunately, the mushrooms fell flat and the chicken wasabi sandwich would not reach its full potential. It’s not that the mushrooms weren’t cooked or that they were dirty or something. They tasted like they were quickly sautéed in a pan with little to no butter or oil until softened. Had they been cooked in even a ½ a teaspoon of minced garlic or sautéed longer in butter with a pinch of seasoning, they would have been the perfect addition to this sandwich. Overall it was a sandwich I will order again but I wish it was a little bit better and it can be with a little help.

Rating: Tasty – Work on those mushrooms Tully’s…work on those mushrooms.