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Silverside Deli Brings Big Sandwiches and Fast Service

Strong reviews point to crisp Korean chicken, generous sandwiches, house-sliced fries and notably quick service at this budget-friendly Salt Lake City deli.

By Freya Sandoval4.6566 public ratings
Silverside Deli in Salt Lake City
Sean Ricks

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What stands out

  • Crispy, juicy Korean chicken
  • Generous sandwich portions
  • Fast and friendly service
  • House-sliced fries
  • Creative rotating specials

Worth knowing

  • Very limited seating
  • Monthly favorites may disappear
  • Tall sandwiches can be awkward to handle

Suggested meals

Dishes that come up most in public reviews

  • Korean chicken sandwich
  • Fries

Worth a visit?

What the reviews say

Silverside Deli carries a 4.6 Google rating from 566 reviews, and the supplied feedback presents a remarkably consistent picture: substantial sandwiches, carefully balanced toppings and fast, friendly service. Diners repeatedly describe the food as fresh and well crafted, even when orders arrive quickly. The restaurant appears especially well suited to anyone who likes a sandwich with plenty of texture and bold flavor rather than a restrained deli lunch.

Portion size is another recurring theme. One pair ordered two sandwiches and a single serving of fries, then took roughly half the meal home. Another reviewer advises arriving hungry. That makes Silverside look budget friendly not simply by listed price level, but by the amount of food diners report receiving.

Start with the Korean chicken

The Korean chicken sandwich earns the clearest support across the sample. Reviewers describe the chicken as crispy and juicy, with sweetness, spice and a modest kick of heat. Cilantro, cucumber and kimchi bacon jam add freshness, crunch and savory depth. One practical note surfaces alongside the praise: the sandwich is very tall. It may be messy or awkward to handle, but the size is part of its appeal.

Other sandwiches mentioned favorably include Italian cold cuts, a Cuban, hot ham and chopped beef. A hot honey chicken appeared as a March special, while another reviewer says the rotating monthly menu has produced several personal favorites. The broad pattern matters more than any single special. Public feedback suggests that Silverside is not relying on one standout item, even though Korean chicken is the safest first recommendation.

Fries deserve space on the table

Fries recur almost as often as the sandwiches. Reviewers call them homemade and sliced in house, with both Cajun fries and loaded versions receiving praise. PorkStrami fries were enjoyed alongside the Korean chicken, while chopped beef fries were the unanimous favorite for one group ordering across several sandwiches. A shared serving may be enough for two diners, based on one account, particularly when paired with the deli's large sandwiches.

For a first visit, the most evidence-backed order is a Korean chicken sandwich with fries. Groups can use the larger format to their advantage by splitting fries and choosing different sandwiches, especially if a rotating special sounds appealing.

The tradeoffs

Limited seating is the clearest caution in the supplied reviews. One party of five struggled to sit together, so larger groups should be prepared for a cramped setup or consider takeaway. The rotating monthly menu can also cut both ways. It gives regulars something new to try, but a favorite special may disappear and may not return.

Those caveats do little to weaken the overall case. Synthesizing the rating, review language and repeated dish mentions, Silverside Deli stands out as a strong casual lunch option for oversized sandwiches, crisp chicken and loaded fries served without much delay.

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Research-based review: our UT editor synthesized 566 public reviews and the current 4.6-star rating, not an anonymous visit.