Sometimes, nothing hits the spot like a good sandwich, but we\u2019re not talking basic bologna or ham and cheese. Deco\u2019s checking out a new spot in Coral Gables that\u2019s bringing a taste of Japan to the 305.<\/p>\n
The only thing standing between you and an authentic Japanese sando, is not hitting up \u201cStand\u201d in Coral Gables.<\/p>\n
This new cafe specializing in sandwiches and Tokyo-style toast is keeping it real.<\/p>\n
Kenzie Motai, Stand founder: \u201cIt was inspired by the childhood cafes that we went to growing up.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fresh.<\/p>\n
Kenzie Motai: \u201cHere we bake all of our milk bread in house, so that is really the core of our menu here. We also have matchas that we import directly from farms in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n
And delicious.<\/p>\n
Alexis Tolentino: \u201cI mean, fantastic. I\u2019m like sweating eating it, it\u2019s so good.\u201d<\/p>\n
From pizza toast to the classic egg salad sando, this place isn\u2019t afraid to get bready with it.<\/p>\n
Kenzie Motai: \u201cJust like how in sushi, the rice is such an important component, having a great sando starts with having great bread, having something that\u2019s extremely fluffy and pillowy, but still has structure to it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some traditional sandwich options include chicken katsu and pork tonkatsu, with kewpie mayo and shaved cabbage.<\/p>\n
And for something a little different.<\/p>\n
Kenzie Motai: \u201cThe BLT is not something that\u2019s super classic in Japan, but I love BLT, so we definitely wanted to see it on the menu.\u201d<\/p>\n
The toasts aren\u2019t basic either. We\u2019re talking funky flavors like eggs with a cheesy miso sauce and bacon, sweet corn and bechamel, and a sweet potato and honey spread.<\/p>\n
Kenzie Motai: \u201cWe take a little bit of sugar and we brulee it on top.\u201d<\/p>\n
You need something special to wash the toast of the town down. That\u2019s where their signature drink comes in. Strawberry, milk, matcha, and a marscapone cloud? Sign me up!<\/p>\n
Alexis Tolentino: \u201cI\u2019ve always been a matcha girl, but I took a risk here and it was definitely one that was worth it. I think it just brings people together in a way that it\u2019s still like an elevated experience but it\u2019s casual enough that you can share with friends, be with friends, have a casual coffee, matcha and it\u2019s great!\u201d<\/p>\n
Stand is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until they sell out, whichever comes first. They recommend showing up before 11 a.m. if you have your heart, and stomach, set on something specific.<\/p>\n
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