Rock ‘n’ Roll Reuben

Southway Pizzeria on 721 Southway Ave, Lewiston, ID is home to their own reuben. Is it worth the buy?
The reuben left a solid first impression. It released an enticing aroma. It was warm and inviting.
Everything works together to hit with a satisfying punch. The crunch of the bread, the potency of the thousand island, the beef’s heartiness and the sauerkraut’s subtle sourness all come together for a symphony of sensation.
Southway designed the reuben with the end in mind. It is clear Southway worked to construct a sandwich that works as a whole. Southway uses the ingredients as a team, rather than have ideas that don’t work well together.
One of the primary things this sandwich nails is balance. The saltiness of the corned beef contrasts well with the tanginess of the thousand island. There isn’t too much of anything on the reuben. No component is overpowering, with everything complementing each other.
The corned beef is just right, giving the taste buds the saltiness and meatiness they need without ever being overbearing. Southway put quality meat on the sandwich. It is easy to tell they use fresh cuts of beef with little to no unwanted fat.
Southway toasted the bread well, providing a nice crunch without being too hard. The bread supported the sandwich, never getting soggy. The lack of grease is a big plus.
All the ingredients were top notch, making the sandwich a fantastic experience that leaves the customer feeling satisfied afterwards.
Amongst this stellar experience, some things don’t come together. As crisp as everything is, it could’ve been a bit more fine tuned.
The cheese, while melted and tasty, was never noticeable. It was as if Southway was afraid of letting the cheese play a bigger role in the sandwich. The times the cheese came through were moments of greatness, but the cheese is never fully utilized. The subtlety is appreciated, but the cheese needs more moments of glory.
Southway’s reuben is a solid choice. While a little small, it is sure to leave customers satisfied. For this, Southway Pizzeria’s reuben earns an eight out of ten.