Zhīmajiàng (芝麻酱)
Sesame paste; used in many northern dishes and sandwiches.
Tartines
Welcome to our Tartines category – a tour through the delicious world of these open-faced delights! Though not a sandwich in the traditional sense, tartines are closely sandwich-adjacent, balancing delicate flavors on a single slice of bread. From the classic French breakfast tartine with butter and jam, to the sophisticated combinations of gourmet ingredients, we're serving up a feast for the eyes and palate.
Xiāngcù (香醋)
Aromatic vinegar; Chinkiang/Zhenjiang black vinegar.
Wǔfāng Zhāi (五芳斋)
Wufangzhai chain; traditional foods including sandwiches.
Tiánmiànjiàng (甜面酱)
Sweet bean sauce; essential for Peking duck wraps and many sandwiches.
Shāomài Open (烧卖开口)
Open-topped shumai; while usually a dumpling, sometimes deconstructed.
Lǎogānmā (老干妈)
Lao Gan Ma chili crisp; popular condiment for sandwiches.
Lāmiàn Jiā Ròu (拉面夹肉)
Hand-pulled noodle with meat; sometimes noodles used as wrap.
Làjiāo Jiàng (辣椒酱)
Chili sauce; various regional styles.
Dòubànjiàng (豆瓣酱)
Fermented chili bean paste; Sichuan essential.
Cōng (葱)
Scallions; essential topping and filling.
Bǐng (饼)
General term for flatbread; many varieties.
Tahini (טחינה)
Sesame sauce; raw tahini thinned with water, lemon, garlic. Essential condiment.
Shakshuka with Bread
Shakshuka served with bread or pita for scooping.
Shakshuka b'Pita (שקשוקה בפיתה)
Shakshuka in pita; eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce, scooped with pita.
S'chug (סחוג/זחוג)
Yemenite hot sauce; green (with cilantro) or red. Fiery essential condiment.
S'chug (סחוג)
Hot sauce; green (cilantro) or red (chili). Very spicy.
Salat Chatzilim b'Pita (סלט חצילים בפיתה)
Eggplant salad in pita.
Salat b'Pita (סלט בפיתה)
Salad in pita; various salads as filling.
Pickled Vegetables (חמוצים)
Various pickles; cucumber, turnip, cabbage.