
Deli sandwiches explained
Smoked meat sandwich: what it is and how it is built
A smoked meat sandwich is hot sliced cured brisket on rye with yellow mustard. Learn how Montreal smoked meat is made, its toppings and how it differs from pastrami.
Plain-English explainers for the hot deli sandwiches on the East Meats West Halal menu and the classic sandwiches they come from.

Deli sandwiches explained
A smoked meat sandwich is hot sliced cured brisket on rye with yellow mustard. Learn how Montreal smoked meat is made, its toppings and how it differs from pastrami.

Deli sandwiches explained
A pastrami sandwich is hot, sliced, cured and smoked beef piled on rye with mustard and a pickle. Learn the cut, the cure and how it differs from corned beef.

Deli sandwiches explained
A roast beef sandwich is thinly sliced roast beef on bread with mustard, horseradish or mayo. Learn the best cuts, how to slice, hot versus cold styles and toppings.

Deli sandwiches explained
A club sandwich is a three-slice, double-decker sandwich of toasted bread, poultry, crisp salad and sauce. Learn the layers, the origin debate and variations.