Broskis Deli has been open for just over a month now, and I think I’ve been there five or six times already. It has quickly become my go-to place when I’m in the mood for comfort food, in my case, a good filling sandwich.
I’ve tried most of the sandwiches on their menu, and here is a list of my favorites, ranked from best to least favorite so far:
Meatball Hero
Chopped Cheese
Broski Burger
Chicken Parm
Club Sandwich
Pastrami Reuben
The Meatball sandwich caught me by surprise since it’s not something I had considered ordering, but I was with a friend who suggested we share it, and it’s now my favorite sandwich there. The Chopped Cheese is what you get if you merge a burger with a Philly Cheesesteak and it’s their most popular sandwich. The burger is also really good, but the main reason I go to Broskis is for the sandwiches. So, although it’s tempting, I try to avoid ordering the burger. If I’m with friends, I might order the burger to share as a side, but that’s also a difficult choice because if I want a side, I’d prefer their Truffle Mac & Cheese, which is the best in Kuwait.
Their portions are really huge, which is why I always prefer going there with a friend so we can share sandwiches and sides. For two people, the optimal amount of food is probably one sandwich to share (they come cut in half), a burger to share, one side, and a cookie each for dessert. That actually might still be too much food, but you can’t go to Broski and not overeat when there are too many good options to pick from.
Their prices are a bit on the high side, but that most likely has to do with the fact that they use a wagyu blend for their sandwiches and because the portions are large. For example, their burger is KD5.750, while their Chopped Cheese sandwich is KD5.250. Truffle Mac & Cheese is KD3.250, and the cookies are KD1.250 each.
Broskis is located in Sharq, near the British Embassy (Google Maps). It has a casual, come as you are vibe and there is plenty of seating. They’re on instagram @delibybroskis
15 replies on “Have you tried Broskis Deli yet?”
New Yorkers would be wailing in the streets if they saw a Chopped Cheese sandwich for $17.
The last one I had in a bodega in Harlem cost seven dollars!
Not really true. I’m from New York and my favorite deli sells them for around 15 bucks. A cheap bodega would sell them for $7. As well, they are using good quality chilled meat. If it was frozen meat I would definitely be complaining, but it’s not…
I stand corrected!
What’s the place you’re referring to? I’m curious.
Its called shmackwich! Super bangin and definitely recommend!
You’re missing out if you haven’t tried their fried eggplant, that sandwich quickly became my go to.
Yeah I heard it’s good but I’m not a fan of eggplant 🤢
Why is almost every eatery in Kuwait lately so Americanised or taking inspiration from America? I have nothing against the food culture there at all but it’s becoming so repetitive here. Just my take.
There isn’t anything repetitive about this, not sure if you even read the post or took a look at the menu but if you think their menu is repetitive please fill us in on all the places you frequent that have the same menu.
Also what’s wrong with inspiration from the American food scene, clearly it’s something that does well locally. A restaurant is a business at the end of the day.
I think you misunderstood. I wasn’t saying their menu is repetitive per say nor was I criticising (quite pricey for a deli sandwich though). Just an observation that so much of the food scene is Americanised here, and there are menu items and ingredients that have a similar ring and likeness. American sandwiches, burgers, coleslaws and mac and cheeses. If it does well, OK. Again it’s just my perspective.
Coleslaw? Sandwiches? Those aren’t American.
Those prices are insane! How can they justify selling an eggplant sandwich for 5 KD?
Why is no one competing on price? A huge segment of the market is price sensitive, so it doesn’t make any sense that seemingly every new restaurant is targeting the shrinking price insensitive group.
The number of places that offer affordable sandwiches in Kuwait vastly outnumber more premium sandwich spots. But, if you’re looking to find affordable wagyu meatball sandwiches, it just wouldn’t make sense financially.
I have to side with Mark on this one.
This is Kuwait, not India. India is a price sensitive market. Kuwait is not.
Besides, the number of affordable sandwich spots here far outnumber the number of not-so-cheap sandwich spots.
Kuwait is actually home to some of the cheapest sandwiches in the world. Falafel sandwiches here cost 150 fils but Zionists for example sell them for $3.
I judge a restaurant by the price of their ‘fries’. If their price is KD1 or below or close then you know that the rest of the menu is fairly priced. If you can get full-on burger / sandwich in Kuwait for the price of their fries, well then Bobs your uncle.