Ricobene's: Best Breaded Steak in Chinatown

...Well technically it's located in the Bridgeport neighborhood, but the address is 252 W. 26th Street so I'm telling you it's the best breaded steak sandwich you'll find in Chinatown. This restaurant does not get the credit it deserves for having such a holy grail of a sandwich. That's why I was so happy when I noticed that the Chicago Foodies wrote a post about it a year ago.

This thin rolled-out steak that is breaded, deep-fried, topped with sweet peppers and served on Gonnella bread with classic red gravy is what keeps the doors open at Ricobene's. 

The sandwich has become a staple at the taste of Chicago and Ricobene's is the first booth to your right when you enter at the main gate.

I will give it to you straight. The breaded steak is completely tender. There is not one ounce of chewy unwanted fat in it. It is breaded and deep fried to crisp perfection. Although the steak makes the sandwich, it wouldn't exist without the Gonella french bread holding it in place and the sweet marinara sauce its soaked in. If the lady behind the counter asks if you want sweet peppers, you say yes and try to skip the cheese. It doesn't need it. 

I have met people that would relocate themselves for this sandwich, it's that good.

I will repeat myself RICOBENE'S IS THE #1 BOOTH AT THE TASTE OF CHICAGO! Literally, it's the first booth. Problem is, the Taste isn't until July, so if you want to take a bite of heaven and visit Ricobene's the restaurant. Make sure you don't stumble your way there, it's a cop hangout. But more importantly, don't walk in there with a Cubs Jersey on. It's located in White Sox territory.

Ricobene's on 26th