Kostas Takeaway

Ancient Greek philosophy says that true happiness can be found in life’s simple pleasures. That’s certainly true when you visit Kosta’s. The tagline of this sandwich joint (which has a sister outlet in the Sydney suburb of Rockdale) is “classic, not basic”. There should be another tagline that is “generous”, because the sandwiches served in this blue-and-white space are bulging. Carnivores will be in heaven ordering the huge deli-meats roll that’s bursting with salami, mortadella, ham, pepperonata, provolone, lettuce and mustard; there’s also a juicy chicken schnitzel roll. Alternatives include a fish roll with zingy tartare, lettuce and cheese; a club sandwich with roast chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch sauce; and halloumi focaccia with za'atar, olives, tomato, sumac and onion. To wash it all down, be sure to order a karpouzi: fresh watermelon juice in a takeaway cup, served with hunks of haloumi cheese on top.