Toasties have come a long way since the days of a simple slice of cheddar and a bit of tomato, with a range of interesting cheeses and quirky fillings now readily available for more adventurous tastes. Now those who love nothing more than a hearty kebab after a big night out can fill their boots and feel revived once more, all thanks to what some believe to be the 'ultimate hangover cure' toastie.
As previously reported by the Newcastle Chronicle, husband and wife team Nicki Thompson and Dean Thompson are the brains behind the mighty 'Doner Delish', a doner kebab toastie inspired by Dean's favourite takeaway treat. The couple unveiled their offbeat creation at their Mardi Gras No.58 food stall at Tynemouth Market, Tynemouth, North Shields, to rapturous customer reviews.
Toasted between two slices of sourdough bread, the Doner Delish is packed with doner meat, red onions, and cheese, drizzled with chilli and garlic sauce.
Co-creator Dean is said to be so partial to a kebab, his wife Nicki affectionately nicknames him the 'Kebab king'.
Ever since they set up shop together, Dean has been keen to incorporate the late-night classic into their toastie masterpieces, encouraging social media followers, 'Don’t knock it until you try it!”.
After being introduced earlier this year, the £5.50 toastie has won over patrons of the foodie stall, where it has since become a permanent fixture, proudly displayed on the menu alongside the likes of the Brekkie Banjo, the Buffalo Bad Boy, and the Popeye Pesto.
One Facebook user declared they would 'drive miles' to try the meaty dish, while another remarked that they were already 'on the way' for a bite.
Others agreed that it looked like the ideal meal to nurse a hangover with, with a third new fan applauding: "I've finally found something better than a cheese toastie and pint of Stella to get over a week in Ibiza."
There were also those who claimed they'd been rustling up the same sarnie 'for years', with a fourth food lover suggesting leftover curry also makes for a satisfying afternoon-after filling.
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