One of my favorite take out Thai restaurants, Khun Dom, specializes in food from the northeastern Isaan region of Thailand. Being on the opposite half of the planet, I don't think it gets more specific than that. This is not that restaurant; this is Shoops.
The ever so Scandinavian Shoops Delicatessen may not seem so exotic, serving sandwiches with specialty meats and cheeses. However, one look inside, and you will be transformed into a world of salty licorice candies (although particularly authentic, I do not recommend trying it...ick!), varieties of Haribo gummie candies, gourmet horseradishes and mustards and a fresh meat and cheese display to draw the best of them.
They seem to love their licorice in this part of the world. They even sell licorice-flavored mentos:
You can order at the counter or sit down in the small sunny seating area. They have an elaborate breakfast menu and a variety of sandwiches and salads.
I was most impressed by the German Salami sandwich which came with onions, tomatoes, mayo and provolone cheese on a baguette. The salami was rich and sliced thinly.
The sandwiches come with one of three sides: slaw, fruit and German potato salad. The correct answer when asked which side you prefer is, "German potato salad, please."
It is not the creamy, mayonnaisey stuff you are thinking. It has a consistency of perfectly cooked potatoes that have been pulled apart and slightly smashed. The flavor is bold with a hint of bacon. I also tried the Shoops Club Sandwhich: roasted turkey, swiss, fresh avocado, sprouts and spicy mustard on multi-grain bread. The bread was on the dry side, nothing to write home about. However, the rest of the sandwich was nice, a lighter option for lunch.
Specialty sodas are a nice treat:
There is always plenty of room for a to-go dessert:
SHOOPS DELICATESSEN ($)
2400 Main St
Ste A1
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-1019
Hours:
Mon, Sun 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tue-Sat 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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