Hudson’s Deli has great sandwiches. Period.
In 2019, I drop by the delicatessen at Tanjung Bungah for my first take.
Fast forward three years later, we’re here for lunch.
From the initial customer base of 50 -50 expatriates and locals, the Deli now has a higher percentage of locals from the positive word-of-mouth reviews.
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The Deli is perhaps one of Penang’s most authentic and best-tasting sandwich shops with a steady stream of customers.
Christian and his wife, Pearl, the owners and operators, run the Deli with a helper.
The chef’s repertoire is expansive as he’s been an executive chef in various 5-star hotels worldwide.
Christian’s concept for the Deli is simple – hands-on controlled preparation.
Comfort food, simple but good quality ingredients.
Take a look at the Glass Chiller Showcase.
Everything served is 95% imported from Italy.
You will see the various ingredients, from Cheeses to the Salami and Bruschetta, which are not compromised when it comes to quality.
Check out the Glass Chiller Showcase as you enter.
Contents
Hudson’s Deli Layout
The layout of Hudson’s Deli is pretty straightforward.
There are a few tables outside on the verandah.
Inside the Deli, the display counter and cashier are to the left.
There are some basic tables and chairs with a long table that seats eight comfortably to one side of the room.
The washroom (spotless and dry) is on the first floor.
Hudson’s Deli Menu
Hudson’s Deli spells happy feasting on various delicious cold cuts and exotic cheeses for meat lovers.
The menu features the items found at the Glass Chiller Showcase.
So you can expect some great Soups, Sandwiches, Meat, and Cheese Platters.
Most of the diners are regulars with solid support from the expat community.
We headed there on a Sunday in time for a leisure lunch with soup, overstuffed Sandwiches, a Meat Platter, and Cheese Platter.
Here’s what Steph, John, Sophia, Ian, and Dory ordered for lunch!
Perfect For Vegetarian Meals
Cream of Tomato RM16
Crispy Pancetta, Bread
Verdict: Very good
Cream of Tomato RM16
Hudson’s Deli Sandwiches
Grilled Vegetables RM17
On Rye Bread With Pesto
Verdict: Excellent. I want to order my next meal.
Grilled Vegetables RM17
Roast Beef RM20
Pickle, Mustard, Rye Bread
Verdict: Good
Roast Beef RM20
Rueben RM21
Beef Pastrami, Saurkraut, Swiss Cheese, Cocktail Dressing On Rye
Verdict: Very tasty. I ate half and bagged the other half for my breakfast. It still tastes great the next day.
Rueben RM21
One of the places I’ve wanted to eat is Katz’s Delicatessen (c. 1888), a No-frills deli theatrically cranky Jewish restaurant in New York, NY.
Ever since I’ve seen Katz’s mile-high sandwiches, it has been my bucket wish item.
When I saw the Rueben on the menu at Hudson’s Deli, my instinct kicked in, and I had to order one, even though I wasn’t hungry!
I’ve always wanted to eat a Reuben Sandwich and couldn’t resist trying one here.
I didn’t say I wanted to wait until I was famished to eat one.
I’ve dreamt of an overly-stuffed sandwich with Beef Pastrami, Sauerkraut, and Swiss Cheese, over toasted Rye bread.
Some of the best things in life are simple, and this four-ingredient meal was as simple as it gets.
To put it mildly, it was an explosion of taste with an excellent mouthfeel – meaty beefy Pastrami, sweet and sourish Saurkraut, Swiss Cheese, and the homemade cocktail sauce were perfect.
Cocktail sauce?
You can instantly make that Cocktail Sauce as a dip for various snacks. It’s a simple combination of Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Lemon Juice, and Tabasco Sauce, and getting the ratio right is another matter.
Hudson’s Deli Mains
Grilled Chicken Sausages RM20
Potato Salad, Greens, Mustard
Verdict: Good
Grilled Chicken Sausages RM20
Hudson’s Deli Platter For Sharing
Cheese Platter RM62
Regular (assorted 200g)
Verdict: A lot of cheeses. My dining companions prefer the harder cheeses.
Cheese Platter RM62
I finished the Blue cheese, a piece of semi-soft cheese with a sharp, salty flavor.
When I was about 5, it was the first cheese that my dad bought for me to try.
I remembered asking if the blue veins were dead worms!
Blue cheese is made with cultures of the edible mold Penicillium, giving it spots or blue veins.
Dad told me if I could eat Blue cheese, I would enjoy the other cheeses.
Blue cheese is pungent with a distinctive salty and sharp flavor, though it can sometimes be sweet. It is semi-soft, crumbly, and creamy in texture. Did I enjoy that? O course!
Meat Platter RM68
Regular (assorted 200g)
If you love cured meats, this is a meal for you.
Meat Platter RM68
Selection of Dips/Olives (choice of 2) RM18
Fruit Juice 100% Pure
Guava & Soursop RM13
Verdict: A good thirst quencher.
Guava & Soursop RM13
Hudson’s Deli Review:
You will taste the big difference if you’ve had franchised customized sandwiches (below RM15).
Spend the extra RM5 on your sandwich, your mouth will thank you as you bite into juicy meats.
The difference is in the best-imported ingredients.
The big plus point is that your sandwich is made by a head chef whose passion is to see his customers enjoy their meal.
I heard that the Burnt Cheesecake, baked by Pearl, has no flour – just cheese, eggs, and sugar.
When I get more eating companions, we will try this next trip.
Hudson’s Deli at Tanjung Bungah, Penang.
Hudson’s Deli
Address: 103, Jalan Chan Siew Teong, 11200, Tanjung Bungah, Penang.
Business Hours: 11.00 AM to 6.00 PM on Wednesdays to Sundays. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Contact Number: 6016- 213 8344
Price: RM 10 – RM 122
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