Review: Arby's - Ultimate Angus Philly Sandwich

Arby's new Ultimate Angus Philly Sandwich is Arby's take on the classic Philly cheese steak and comes with roasted, thin-sliced Angus beef complemented by fire roasted onions and green bell peppers, a garlic aioli spread, and Swiss cheese on a toasted roll.

The price is $4.99 per sandwich.

If you're looking for a more traditional cheese steak, this isn't it. For one, green bell peppers, garlic aioli and Swiss cheese aren't typically found in a traditional cheese steak (but aren't unheard of either).

I didn't care for the Swiss too much; while it lends a bit of creaminess, it's mostly lost in the mix. A more traditional Provolone or even slices of White American cheese would have been preferable. I didn't really taste much garlic aioli either.

The Angus is actually a good stand-in for steak and is flavorful, tender, and juicy and the veggies add a bit of dimension to the sandwich.

I'm a fan of the Arby's toasted rolls; they're well toasted and have irregular nooks and crannies as well as a bit of crustiness.

Overall, if you're expecting a Philly, you'll probably be disappointed by Arby's Ultimate Angus Philly Sandwich. But if you're in the market for a mostly meat and cheese sandwich, it's a good but not overly interesting sandwich.

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Nutritional Info - Ultimate Angus Philly Sandwich (289g)
Calories - 610 (from Fat - 270)
Fat - 30g (Saturated Fat - 9g)
Sodium - 1670mg
Carbs - 49g (Sugar - 4g)
Protein - 40g