Filling good

? What makes a good sandwich? At Bakery Khan, that’s up to you to decide. When it comes to customizable sammies, there aren’t that many players claiming the game — and Bakery Khan is here to play with a truckload of sweet, savory, oriental and western baked goodies at your fingertips.

The menu is overwhelming — and we loved to scroll through it. At Bakery Khan, more is more. The bakery has a seemingly infinite supply of croissants, pâtés, mana’ech, cinnamon rolls, donuts, danishes, muffins, and other goodies — the sort you find yourself inclined to bring with you on your way to a Friday afternoon gathering. The bakery’s crowning jewel, however? Their sandwiches — and the endless possibilities that come with them.

But first — the staples. We gladly went overboard with our order — on the savory front, we got the spinach pastries box, the halloumi cheese man’oucheh, the zaatar man’oucheh, and a sausage croissant. We left no crumbs. The primary selling point was freshness, followed by a flaky but soft texture. Star of the show? The mini spinach pastries.

It’s never not time for a donut. Donuts of Nutella, biscoff, and pistachio variations were tested, but the classic sugar donut reigned supreme. But it didn’t stand a chance against the fruity danish and the raisins and cinnamon danish — both of which proved re-order-worthy.

There are no bounds when it comes to customizing your own sandwich at Bakery Khan: you can opt for all sorts of bread, — including croissants — cheeses, veggie fillings, and protein-heavy fillings. We put in an order for a bagel stuffed with smoked beef, cheddar, onions, lettuce, and a special cocktail sauce, and a croissant that had an omelet and pastrami-sponsored surprise nestled inside, cozied up with tomatoes, peppers, and honey mustard. The sandwiches were perfect in all categories but one: portion. So if you’re feeling hungry, we’d recommend doubling down.

WHERE TO GET IT - Bakery Khan has branches in New Cairo, Hadayek El Ahram, Maadi, and Nasr City. You can also order through Talabat and Instashop.