Tequila Reef - Philly steak sandwich

[BigDUSA 71]

I'm from Philly and I know a good cheesesteak and I've got the body to prove it. I'm in town next month. I'll stop by the Reef and give you my take on their Philly style cheesesteak.

[bigdelta 46]

I have to agree.I have never seen one with CheezeWiz.I spent 18 months across the Walt Whitman in NJ back in the early 70s while in the Army.And have visited Philly many times since and never seen the Wiz.Nor much American either for that matter.Good 'ole swiss for me.

 

 

'Growing up near Philly, I don't remember the use of Cheez Wiz - it must've come along a bit later. I was always more of a sub fan anyway. Man there was a GREAT mom&pop sub shop right near where I lived - long gone now. If Pattaya had a place that made 'em like that I'd probably never eat anything else.

[bigdelta 46]

I think this is a very appealing sub.Grilled,melted cheese,peppers.Especially since it's 12 time zones away.

 

You know from the Facebook, I did...

 

[steamer 158]

My saliva is pouring from my mouth because of this

 

 

this is the sort of sandwich I grew up on

[MM 6,562]

 

 

this is the sort of sandwich I grew up on

That looks like a Reuben sandwich to me

 

 

[steamer 158]

That looks like a Reuben sandwich to me

 

 

better than this huh?

[MM 6,562]

 

 

better than this huh?

But neither is an approximation of a Philly cheese steak.

 

[steamer 158]

But neither is an approximation of a Philly cheese steak.

 

 

funny how there is no cheese nor steak in a typical Philly cheese steak.

[jacko 8,815]

But neither is an approximation of a Philly cheese steak.

Brad Pitt........ oh sorry.....

[MM 6,562]

 

 

funny how there is no cheese nor steak in a typical Philly cheese steak.

You're not from around here, are you?

Really, where do you get these thoughts?

 

A Philly cheese steak has both (sliced) steak and cheese.

 

 

[Guest Fatboyfat]

That looks like a Reuben sandwich to me

Looks like "Pedigree Chum" in dry bread to me ! )

[steamer 158]

You're not from around here, are you?

Really, where do you get these thoughts?

 

A Philly cheese steak has both (sliced) steak and cheese.

 

not real steak nor real cheese,

 

 

get over it

[MM 6,562]

 

not real steak nor real cheese,

 

 

get over it

 

You're entitled to your opinion...more steak and cheese for the rest of us.

 

[tomcat76 327]

I thought it was provolone they (at least used to) use in Phlly Cheesesteaks. Maybe swiss in some places. 'Can't actually swear to the exact meat that was used, but I don't remember anybody ever using cheese wiz. (Then again, that was back in the 60s & 70s - cheese wiz maybe came along later.) These were sub shops - usually italian-owned. Hard to imagine them using cheese wiz...

[alias 111]

The guys who invented it (2 shops adjacent to each other) use cheese whiz, but they're better with provolone. And mushrooms.

[jacko 8,815]

The guys who invented it (2 shops adjacent to each other) use cheese whiz, but they're better with provolone. And mushrooms.

And a beer...... ?

[Guest Fatboyfat]

Not trying to be rhetorical, ....but do they produce real dairy cheese at all in the US ? Or is it all processed? As a side-note I was surprised to find that Philadelphia cheese has nothing to do with Philadelphia. Just a "brand name" given because at the time all things Philadelphia were considered classy LOL. Classy Philadelphia !......Now there is an oxymoron if ever I saw one !!!

[jacko 8,815]

Not trying to be rhetorical, ....but do they produce real dairy cheese at all in the US ? Or is it all processed? As a side-note I was surprised to find that Philadelphia cheese has nothing to do with Philadelphia. Just a "brand name" given because at the time all things Philadelphia were considered classy LOL. Classy Philadelphia !......Now there is an oxymoron if ever I saw one !!!

Looks like you are baiting someone there!

[steamer 158]

You're entitled to your opinion...more steak and cheese for the rest of us.

 

knock yourself out

Edited August 25, 2012 by steamer

[bigdelta 46]

I stand corrected.Provolone it is/was.Being Italian(American) I gravitated to Italian sub shops.

 

I thought it was provolone they (at least used to) use in Phlly Cheesesteaks. Maybe swiss in some places. 'Can't actually swear to the exact meat that was used, but I don't remember anybody ever using cheese wiz. (Then again, that was back in the 60s & 70s - cheese wiz maybe came along later.) These were sub shops - usually italian-owned. Hard to imagine them using cheese wiz...

[bigdelta 46]

Noooooooooooooo mushrooms-peppers and or onions!

 

 

The guys who invented it (2 shops adjacent to each other) use cheese whiz, but they're better with provolone. And mushrooms.

Edited August 25, 2012 by bigdelta

[bigdelta 46]

Yes.Sargento is the 1st brand that comes to mind.And almost any dairy in Wisconsin.

 

Not trying to be rhetorical, ....but do they produce real dairy cheese at all in the US ? Or is it all processed? As a side-note I was surprised to find that Philadelphia cheese has nothing to do with Philadelphia. Just a "brand name" given because at the time all things Philadelphia were considered classy LOL. Classy Philadelphia !......Now there is an oxymoron if ever I saw one !!!

[BigDUSA 71]

Not trying to be rhetorical, ....but do they produce real dairy cheese at all in the US ? Or is it all processed? As a side-note I was surprised to find that Philadelphia cheese has nothing to do with Philadelphia. Just a "brand name" given because at the time all things Philadelphia were considered classy LOL. Classy Philadelphia !......Now there is an oxymoron if ever I saw one !!!

 

Many local cheese makers in the US. I especially like Cabot cheese. There extra sharp cheddar is excellent. I'm currently in Pattaya and will give Tequila Reef's so called Philly cheese steak a try. I was born and raised in Philadelphia and I know a philly cheese steak. I've got the body and arteries to prove it.

[BigDUSA 71]

The good, the not so bad and the ugly.

 

I stopped by the Reef today for lunch. First the good. I ordered the Mexican tortita soup. I've eaten this in the past and it never disappoints. The soup has a bit of a spicy bite to it. Very good soup and the Chief gave me enough time to eat it before the not so bad Philly cheese steak was served. If this were served in Philly they would go out of business. Given that Pattaya is 8000 miles from Philly it wasn't bad. Just mediocre, the roll was OK. The meat was not as greasy and the cheese was bland. Tho onions were OK. Would I order it again. No I would wait until I'm back in the Philly suburbs for a real cheese steak. Now for the ugly. The Reef used to serve tortitia and salsa for free. Now it's 40 Baht.

Edited September 29, 2012 by BigDUSA