I had heard about "The Sandwich Box" (yeah, that's what I said...get your mind outta the gutter..) and it's fried green tomato sandwich righteously called "The Southern". We pulled through old town Tustin (pretty quaint if you will...) and arrived at lunchtime at "the box", Ok, "The Sandwich Box"...... It's in what looks like a newly remodeled little corner strip mall off 1st St & Prospect.
We were greeted at the counter, and my better half had to take her time to choose a sandwich, would it be "The Cuban"(Listed as Miami's favorite with oven roasted pork, ham & swiss) or perhaps "The New Yorker" (with shaved pastrami, sauerkraut & swiss) Hey, what about "The Italian" (A sub just like little Italy...) Well I bet you can guess "the box" has a wide variety of old classics and specialty sandwiches.
I had "The Southern" (fried green tomatoes & ham.....) she had the cashew chicken. We both upgraded to a combo (with chips & a drink) for $1.99 more. Hey, c'mon, I'm not a cheap date....
We were given our cups and pointed to the soda dispenser in the corner, Within a couple minutes or sandwiches were ushered to the table. Ahhhh, the fried green tomatoes peeked out among with the ham & lettuce. It was goooood..& did I say a bit messy.....I finally ate the remainder with a fork. My better half's cashew chicken was awesome (yes, I had a bite of it..I gotta write the review you know..)lots of chicken & celery..It was a foot long...guess I'll be eating some tonight.
The joint was clean, the small staff friendly, and not a bad locale. I give it a thumbs up and a must try if you're around the Tustin area...even if you're not.
But do me a favor, try "The Southern" you'll love it. Makes me feel like jumpin' in a Trans Am, popping a Hamm's beer and heading out to the dirt track races........
Food - A
Service - A
Place - B
the sandwich box
139 w. first st
tustin, ca 92780
714-734-9300
