Omelia- 169

OMELIA: IN SPICEY OIL

 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. 1
Calories- 260
Fat Caories- 160
Total Fat- 18g
Sat. Fat- 2.5g
Cholest. 135mg
Sodium- 480mg
Protein- 23g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soya Oil, Spices

PRICE: 1.89


OVERALL:
A strong fish aroma upon opening. Two plump, scaled fish to the tin. A soft textured fish, fish, possess a nice heat; one chili pod present. No strong fish flavor or after, a faint bitter after taste. A roe-filled fish, not spiny, scales not noticeable. Fish falls apart while removing from tin. 2 Sardines

OMELIA: IN SOYA OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. 1
Calories- 260
Fat Caories- 160
Total Fat- 18g
Sat. Fat- 2.5g
Cholest. 135mg
Sodium- 480mg
Protein- 23g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soya Oil,Salt

PRICE: 1.89


OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Four plump, scaled fish to the tin. A soft textured fish; falls apart while removing from tin. A mild-tasting fish, almost bland. No strong flavors or after-taste. Not a spiny fish. 3 Sardines.

Kroger- 168

KROGER: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN SOYBEAN OIL

 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. 2
Calories- 120
Fat Calories- 60
Total Fat- 7g
Sat. Fat- 1.5g
Cholest. 20mg
Sodium- 350mg
Protein- 13g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
Three plump fish to the tin. No aroma upon opening. Oil flavor hits you on first bite, a slightly dry fish. No strong flavors or aftertaste. A meaty fish, a tuna consistency to it for you Sardine Eater curious. I would eat again. 3 1/2 Sardines.

KROGER: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN SOYBEAN OIL

Revisit 4/2021

APPEARANCE:

 NUTRITION:

serv. 2
Calories- 120
Fat Calories- 60
Total Fat- 7g
Sat. Fat- 1.5g
Cholest. 20mg
Sodium- 350mg
Protein- 13g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:

Six fish to the tin, faint oil aroma upon ope

Anny- 167

ANNY: IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. 2
Calories- 916kj/255kcal
Total Fat- 4.5g
Sat. Fat- 2.8g
Cholest. 25mg
Protein- 22,3g

PRODUCT OF:
Morrocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Salt


PRICE:
1.29



OVERALL:
Three plump fish to the tin. A very faint oil aroma upon opening. A meaty fish with a mild texture. A faint fishy taste on the first bite followed up with a subtle sour note. Not a spiny fish. May would be a better tin with a dish. 2 Sardines

The African King- 166

THE AFRICAN KING: IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. 2
Calories- 100
Fat Caories- 70
Total Fat- 7g
Sat. Fat- 1.5g
Cholest. 25mg
Sodium- 280mg
Protein- 13g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Salt


PRICE:
1.48

OVERALL:
Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A faint, almost undetectable oil aroma upon opening. A meaty fish. No strong fishy taste or after. Salt is noticed in this tin, does not overtake the fish, nor does the oil. A medium-textured fish. A mild-tasting fish. Would eat again. 3 1/2 sardines.

Number 9

Sardine sandwich, technically called a Bánh mì, is what I had the pleasure of devouring at Le's Cafe in Charlotte, NC.

After hearing about Le's Cafe a few weeks ago and most importantly after hearing that they served a Sardine Bánh mì... It was time for a road trip!



After just hearing "Sardine Bánh mì", I became Pavlov's dog. Joining me on this Road Trip was my buddy Matthew (non-Sardine Eater... We're still friends). I wanted to get the opinion of a non-sardine eater on the sandwich as well.



As I walked in, all the sandwiches offered were posted up behind the counter, and there it was... The #9 Sardine Sandwich! As I placed my order the gentleman behind the counter informed me the #9 was fish. After confirming I knew it was fish, my order was placed.

Matthew followed suit, asking for the #9. The gentleman informed Matthew that it was fish, asking if he was sure he wanted the #9 (He must have sensed the hesitation in Matthew's ordering style, or he may have seen through Matthew, knowing he was a non-Sardine Eater in disguise! Whatever it was, he just became the Bánh mì master to me.)

He then asked  Matthew if this was his first visit. (The master already knew.) Matthew replied yes. The Bánh mì master informed Matthew he would probably want to go with the #4 or #6 for his first time. Matthew stayed on course and went with the #9.



The Sardine Bánh mì is great. It has a hint of spice and a nice crunch from the veggies. It is a fresh and filling sandwich.

From the non-Sardine eater's point of view. "It was great!" That says a lot!

As I ate the Bánh mì, I thought I recognized the sardines used. I informed Matthew of my thoughts. It was as if I was speaking a foreign language to him. (We all have non-sardine eating friends; I'm sure you know the look.) As we were leaving, I asked the Bánh mì Master about the sardines.



Me: I really enjoyed the sandwich. What brand of sardines do you use?



Bánh mì Master: They are canned fish.



Me: Yes, but what brand?



Bánh mì Master: They are canned fish from (he stated country).



I was pretty sure at this point I was not worthy of this knowledge. I named dropped the brand I thought they were. He paused for a second and said, "yes, that's it." So, in Mouth Full of Sardine's fashion, if you go and enjoy a Sardine Bánh mìi at Le's, which you should, and he tells you the same answer, I'll send you a sardine kit. If--the answer matches mine.

I look forward to going back. I'll be back there again next week, actually!

For a great Bánh mì, go check out Le's Sandwiches & Cafe located at 4520 N Tryon St #41, Charlotte, NC 28213

The Number 9 - Banh Mi Ca Moi... Sardine Banh Mi. Our blend of spices and seasoning, house mayo, crushed sardines, fresh onions, fried red onions, pickled carrots and daikons, fresh jalapeño and cilantro. -- A lot of people, including myself, love this Banh Mi. If you grew up eating sardines right out of the can, on crackers or toast. This one is for you.

A photo posted by Le's Sandwiches (@les_banhmi_clt) on Jun 14, 2016 at 7:28am PDT

Great food, super nice people, home of the Bánh mì master, and the #9 is all any true Sardine Eater needs to enjoy!

Check out Le's Sandwiches on Instagram and Twitter for plenty of hunger pain photos and info.


Keep popping those tins, Sardine Eaters, or eating that Sardine Bánh mì!

Matthew, your next Bánh mì is on me.