Pennisi's Deli

The cook was pleasant, but the owner was a bit gruff. In fact, he claimed both of our corporate cards were declined. We ended up paying using alternative payment methods. Although the food was amazing, the shop's lack of service with our cards was subpar. The lox bagel was delicious! I called our card company to see why our cards were declined, and they said it was flagged by the shop as fraud but not by them. I recommend paying with cash or debit card. I also recommend that if the shop doesn't prefer credit card payments, to just place a notice of payment methods accepted and /or add a surcharge to cover the processing fees. I am sure many patrons would gladly pay.

This is a must try! I love Italian deli sandwiches and this is the best I’ve ever had. The owners are awesome guys and just a real class act. I haven’t tried it yet but I hear great things about their meatloaf sandwich!

Cute deli. Awesome that they serve wine inside. Sausage egg and cheese bagel was decent for $9.99 + tax. Served only before 11 am. The egg was cooked spongy-style like how you get at fast food restaurants. I wished for a regular fried egg, but that's okay some people prefer that way. Friendly service. Nice selection of European and UK cookies and snacks like Biscoff, Walker's shortbread, Ritter Sport, etc. Imported chocolate bars $5-6. Apples and bananas. I'll be back for a glass of wine with lunch someday. 😉

Great local area Deli. Sandwiches are all freshly made and prices are good for a non-chain sandwich stop. Highly recommend to stop and enjoy lunch here.

Genuinely stunning experience that keeps me coming back all the time! Excellent service from the people who work there, leaves a lasting positive impression. I’ll come by every time I am in Sacramento and have a hankering for the best food in Cali!

Got the smoked turkey avocado. The sandwich was delicious. The price was a tad higher than I expected $13 for such a small sandwich. Attentive staff and clean restaurant. A real NYC vibe.

I ordered their breakfast bagel with ham egg and cheese and it was delicious 😋 I will come back next time I’m in town

I must have walked a mile to get to Pennisi's Deli...but I'll tell you, it was worth it! My old pal Grouper Causeway from my stompin around days was going up to Alaska to pan some gold and do a little fishing, he's got a cabin up there and there's a big population of bears where he is. He tells me he's got a S&W 50 on a hip slinger and a slug pumper for just on case, but needs a new igniter for his surplus Flamethrower, so I'll just take him one because I've got some extras. He was sure happy to get one, and tells me nothing scoots a bear faster than a little napalm on it's hind end. Let's go to Pennisi's Deli he tells me...they've got the best sandos in Sactown. And he was right! ☆☆☆☆☆

Found this Deli right across the street from the Sheraton we were staying at. My buddy and I had a later flight so we decided to stop in and get some subs. We had a Turkey/Provolone sub and a Pastrami sub. I also tried the potato salad and the owner even brought over a sample of their San Francisco style potato salad. Both were delicious. Overall everything was tasty and a good way to prepare before the trip! This place is a hidden Gem when you're in the area!

Me and my coworkers always walk by this spot and it always smells so good, so we finally tried it! When you walk in, there's your classic deli where they also have other hot items and where you pay is also a cafe with baked goods and your basic cafe drinks. There's also an area you can buy drinks and snacks such as chips. I ordered the turkey avocado and added lettuce and cream cheese on a Dutch Crunch. Overall, the sandwich was pretty good! I loved the creamy avocado and the Dutch Crunch was a great touch. This was my first time gettin cream cheese on a sandwich and would probably opt out next time. My one negative was I was charged for the person in front of me's order and not mine. I figured it out, because it was my coworker and heard how much her order was. Because of this, I was charged over $49 and my sandwich was $12.99. I didn't notice until it hit my statement and I wasn't given a receipt either.

Yummmmm!!!! Working on J street has its advantages! This place is right next to my work! It's like a mom and pop place! They have breakfast, hot breakfast, hot lunch and then drinks, medicine, candy, coffee wine! The prices are great! I've had this bagel sandwich before and omg do you see that cheese pull! My other favorite is the tuna melt on the lunch menu! Support local businesses! Go try!!!!!

It's a cool, little Italian deli on the inside. Service was quick, which I appreciated. I ordered one of their weekly specials, Black Forest Ham and Swiss on sourdough. The sandwich was basic, but fresh. I unknowingly bought an apple juice that was about two weeks past the date so that was a little off-putting. The outside could use a little TLC, but overall I like to support the local establishments where possible.

Must admit, I had pretty low expectations for Pennisi's but it actually really surprised me! The sandwich was awesome! One of the better Italian subs I've had recently. I got the Italian on Dutch crunch with pickles and it was delicious. The Dutch crunch was great and it was packed with meat. I also got a side of potato salad which was great too. It's not against the service or quality, but I'm docking a star for the price. $17 for a sandwich and $5 for potato salad is pretty outrageous if you ask me. Who can afford to eat out anymore at these prices?! The sandwich was good, but for that price I wouldn't come back (it's not just Pennisi's, everywhere is expensive!) it was a cool little market when I walked in, it was a Friday at 11:45 and was pretty empty, one other person inside. I called ahead and they said my sandwich would be ready in 5 mins. Sure enough I got there and picked it up, paid and left in under 2 minutes.

I've been wanting to visit Pennisi's for years! I love a good deli, and even more than that a great spot to grab a sandwich. This spot is downtown off of J and is open for breakfast and lunch. It's a small store with basic deli options, snacks, drinks, chocolate, coffees and some great sandwich options. On this trip I immediately knew I made a great choice because it smelled incredible inside. We ended up ordering a Muffuletta Sandwich ($14.99) and a Meatball sandwich ($15.99)and four whole pickles($1 each). The meatballs on the sandwich are huge and have awesome flavor and the muffuletta sandwich was everything I wanted it to be. The pricing is a bit higher than my favorite hole in the wall spots but the quality is great and rent downtown is expensive. Next time I visit I'll definitely pick up more of their meatballs. They had a special for three meatballs for $7. I would also absolutely get the muffuletta sandwich again- so tasty!!

On a Friday afternoon for lunch, I met my dad downtown to come try Pennisi's deli. Ironically, I used to intern around the corner from the deli when I was in college, but I never actually came here to try it. The reason for this particular lunch date was that my dad and I wanted to try their muffaletta sandwich. We are preparing for a trip to New Orleans in the fall. Anyways, we ordered our sandwiches and picked out our chips and our drinks. This little grocery and deli is definitely frequented by a lot of the local business men and women. The service was fast and friendly. Now to the sandwiches - the muffaletta sandwich was huge! Half of a sandwich is easily a meal in and of itself, but for the price it makes sense. The sandwich was tasty, and I enjoyed the tang of the olive spread. A muffaletta is a lot of meat, and I would have loved some veggies to break it up but I understand that that is not how a traditional muffaletta is made. All in all, I would definitely come back and try some of their other sandwich options and support a small, local business.

Great food and prices. I work downtown and I try all the places and this place is underrated. I was surprised when I saw it only had 3.5 stars. The breakfast bagels are great and the dutch crunch is amazing too. Definitely worth going to

It made it through one of the worst economies the US has seen and the family feel has to be part of the reason for this. My wife tells me I'm going to go see PePe today and she means she is going to Pennisi's Deli. Sometimes when work is super stressful and you just have to clear your head and to somewhere different for a few minute. This is the spot. They have great food, amazing atmosphere for a lunch spot, and super friendly employees that will get to know who you are. This place is amazing.

The cutest and nostalgic sandwich shop ever. I've been told by friends to go here but why it took me 7 years to go was 7 years too long. I now understand what the hype was about. The actual location looks like a New York deli mom and pop shop classic. The music in the background if classical and the store itself does not have many adornments or excessive decor. You go there to get the best sandwich in town and it appears that the man making the sandwiches knows all of his regulars. It may not be appear like the hipster new it place, but they keep it real and simple. I ordered breakfast and lunch. It was the best idea. I ordered the sausage breakfast sandwich. The eggs were fluffy and savory, the bread was super fresh and balanced, and the sausage was perfect! The second sandwich was the Dutch Crunch Roll with turkey, avocado and cream cheese. The bread was so deliciously crunchy and the entire sandwich tasted amazing! The Dutch Crunch Roll usually sells out but since I went at 8am it was available. Love this place!

Delicious and perfectly prepared sandwich on scrumptious bread! Friendly staff and a quick turn around.

Solid 4/4.5 Stars. Solid selection of sandwiches with specials. They are good, but a little pricy. Sandwich + Chips + Soda = ~$18 Does have some indoor and outdoor seating options along with a large selection of additional snacks and goodies. Conveniently located downtown and a solid option for lunch.

I really hate to give lower rankings to mom-and-pop joints, but I'm afraid this place may be sliding downhill. It's not my first time here, and I don't remember being disappointed, but I also don't remember being overly wowed either. The unfortunate reality is the quality of my sandwich today was downright sad. I ordered the tuna melt special on rye (they actually have multiple types of rye, but I was encouraged to use the "dark rye" and responded yes out of simple politeness and expediency). What I received was two grilled slices of dark rye bread, a tiny bit of tuna salad, and an unremarkable and almost unnoticeable slice of Swiss cheese that wasn't even properly melted. The bread was fine. I'm sure they aren't making it themselves, but they chose a quality product. The tuna was fine. All the expected flavors of tuna salad were present. The amount of tuna on my sandwich was laughable. Imagine a peanut butter and jelly sandwich you'd make for yourself in the kitchen, and you'd have the amount of tuna salad that this sandwich received. The Swiss cheese... I had to look for it. It was there. It added no flavor or texture to the sandwich. So that's all there was to this sandwich. And for some folks, that's probably fine. I think this could have easily been made a more tolerable sandwich had I been given (or even offered to have been given) any of the following: pickles, onions, sprouts, pickled peppers of any variety, tomatoes or quality lettuce. Maybe these items are available to those who ask but it was not suggested or made obvious. The service was also fine. Out the door, my very sad sandwich and Pellegrino were $20. All in all, there's too much competition immediately nearby (less than a block!) and from memory, both of the alternative options would've been more satisfying. I'm hopeful this place turns around -- as I said, I don't remember it being disappointing before. (Also, please, please stop invoking "New Orleans muffaletta" when all you are doing is adding an olive mixture to a standard cold cut and cheese sub sandwich. This is so wrong. The sandwich is named after the bread, and this ain't it. Others have mentioned this travesty as well, and Pennisi's should not be labeling this sandwich this way.)

Had a tuna sandwich for lunch today from them and it was awesome. I've always had a great sandwich every time I go there when I'm nearby.The deli has that "real deli" look to it that I always like.

Terrible muffalette, wrong type of bread. Very expensive, $16 a sandwich. Will not come back.

This is a great deli with an old time feeling. Which makes since since it's been serving customers since 1952. I walked across the street from the hotel I was staying at and ordered a breakfast sandwich. Super tasty, served on a bagel. They had lots of sandwiches which I'll have to come back to try.

Awesome deli food! The service is quick, they don't take long to attend our large party. The deli store is really traditional, feels like it's been there for a while.

Pennisi deli is a no frills deli that whips up some tasty sandwiches. The interior is clean and basic, no fancy hipster decor or new food trends. It is on J Street and 13th Street. It is across from the Sheraton Grand Hotel. It is only open Monday-Friday. Breakfast and lunch. They have some tables inside so you can sit and enjoy your food. They serve hot and cold sandwiches. Cold case drinks...no booze. Deli salads...macaroni, pasta, potato. Chips and snacks. A small inventory of Italian imported food items. I am a creature of habit and stick to a few favorites here. My go to favorite breakfast is the breakfast croissant sandwich. It is De-Licious! It is also quite substantial. Fluffy eggs mixed with melted gruyere and Swiss cheese. The ham is of quality and layered with the fluffy egg "patty". It is made with real eggs and cooked fresh on the spot. $5.99. I also like the muffuletta sandwich. Now let me tell you, the guy at the cash register is a matter of fact fella. I have been a customer for years. Some folks perceive him to be grumpy. But he has been polite to me. He has always been super helpful.

What a great deli and small grocery! They offer hot lunch daily specials along with made to order sandwiches. I ordered the daily special, baked chicken breast with pesto and cheese on a Dutch crunch roll. So fresh...so tasty They have a great selection of Italian candy and treats along with beverages and other items you're excited to find in an Italian deli and shop. They have seating inside and a couple of tables out on the sidewalk as well. Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

A small sandwich shop with lots of choices. Many of my choices were sold out, hence the 4 star review. I heard the chicken breast sandwich was delicious but it was sold out. I ordered the turkey & avocado sandwich on sourdough (Dutch crunch was sold out). FULL of fresh sliced deli turkey, avocado slices, lettuce and tomato. Delicious!

Since 1952. They have an amazing breakfast menu 730a to 1100am ham cheese and croissant highly recommended. Allison made me an amazing pastrami and swiss on french. Fresh cut sliced pastrami ! Mouth watering. Great old world italian deli feel. Will return. Bill was nice as well

Not a bad place, clean and friendly with a very simple menu and all my favorites are listed. I limit my visits to most deli's just to keep a fresh approach to new places. The location is perfect if you're downtown and are experiencing the Sacramento vibe, you'll love it here, you can sit inside or outside. They have a wine selection if you love the fermented liquids or bottled anything. Enjoy

great music, excellent raviolis, a-1 meatball sandwich, friendly people, wife wants to go back already

Great sandwiches! I love a meaty sandwich and this is exactly what I get here. Nothing fancy, just a straight forward darn good sandwich on your choice of bread. There's a reason they've been here 60+ years. The only negative thing I can say is that the ladies making the sandwiches behind the counter could be a little friendlier.

Every time I visit Sacramento, my tradition is to visit a different somewhat locally-famous sandwich shop on J St. On my last trip to town, it was raining at a pretty good clip, and I was pretty strapped on time, so I ran across the street from my hotel instead to give this place a try. In short, I was pleased that I did. This is a nice little mom & pop deli counter with a few aisles of convenience store items to boot. While not considered a bargain, the roast beef sandwich I ordered was stacked well with meat, cheese, and served on a nice flaky-but-soft sourdough roll. The gal behind the counter was friendly and asked enough questions without going Full-Subway on me... you know what I'm talking about-- all that "Do you want ________?" for every conceivable ingredient, then roundly ignoring adjectives like "a lot" or "a little." None of that here-- just a nice sandwich.

Great hot pastrami sandwich, loaded with meat. Really fresh tasting and fantastic French roll. Directly across from my hotel at the Sheraton so super convenient. Meats in the cooler looked fantastic. Thanks!

PRO: Enjoyed an afternoon visit to this deli. I've rolled past it many times and decided to stop by. First impression, a true non- franchise deli. Yes! Plenty of tasty offerings to choose from. I ordered a Turkey sandwich. What a memory inducing sandwich. Prepared on wheat bread with thick slices of tomatoes and pickles nestled between folds of fresh turkey slices with extra mayo. Just like my mama used to make for me after school. Yum! CON: Not wheelchair accessible. The counters are very high. If I hadn't voiced, "hi, I'm next" I would've been overlooked again. The employees can't see a petite person or a person in a wheelchair. I became a bit embarrassed at making myself known but if I hadn't, I would never be served. Recommend lower counters or at least an accessible counter space that petite and wheelchair dependent persons can place their order with confidence.

An excellent place for a classic style deli sandwich that comes with a soft roll and they don't skimp out on the meat. The inside is underwhelming as it has not been updated in the last 20 years. The inside also has a little bit of a mini mart feel. I did like the fact that they had some unique Italian products for sale. Overall, if you're feeling like a no nonsense deli sandwich that is actually tasty and has good proportion, do check them out. They are usually only open during regular business hours serving mostly the convention center visitors and 9-5 businesses.

Great service very friendly. The sandwich I had was top notch very well done. Quality all the way

Great food at a reasonable price! They were friendly and helpful and answered all of my questions. I highly recommend their grilled cheese panini.

Ordered a bacon, egg and cheese bagel. Got back to my office, opened it up and there was no bacon. SERIOUSLY?? How do you forget the bacon on a BACON egg and cheese bagel? Maybe I could forgive this if the owner wasn't such a rude jerk.

This is right across from the Sheraton and we were told is the place for a simple breakfast. Seriously-the food is bland. I had the simplest breakfast ever- scrambled eggs, bacon and toast. It was horrible presentation in the first place. They put the food in a styrofoam and hand it to you. So the toast is moist because it was in there with the just scrambled eggs. Grrr... The bacon was just sitting there too-not crunchy at all. They have a cute set up by the window that was the only nice thing going for them. They do carry some wines that you can imbibe right there. I thought that was nice. The place could use a sprucing up. So much potential. Too bad... this biz is supposed to be really old. So I say this with love...time for a menu and design UPGRADE!

Pennisi's is a made-to order deli located on J Street. Food: I ordered the Reuben. I love Reuben sandwiches; however, this one didn't really meet my expectation. The meet was a little tough and there wasn't much sauerkraut. Sides Notes Ambiance: This Deli has limited seating and part of the place is like a grocery store. Service: The staff is very friendly. Overall: This place offers a solid sandwich, but there are many places in the area such as La Bou to get a good sandwich as well.

It's a decent little deli. The first time I went, had a great experience - the food was good, prices weren't bad, good selection of sandwiches, international candies, drinks, and wines. The second time I went I was told I couldn't order the combo I wanted, and they were out of certain types of bread. If you don't have something or can't order it, take it off the menu. I got frustrated that time and left. The ordering/line process is a little unorganized, but if you don't mind waiting, asking everyone if they're in line, and the possibility of not being able to get what you want, the food can be good.

Cute little mom and pops deli. My sandwich was freshly made and prepared by a wonderful, friendly lady. There is a small seating area located inside the deli and a few in front. They also have beverages, chips, snacks and other items available for purchase. The deli is closed on the weekends and also closes at 4:00 p.m. during the week. They are quite busy during the lunch hour, so get there early if you can.

After several bad experiences as a customer at this deli, I will not return. It's the closest eatery to my work, but despite the convenient location, it has nothing to offer. The owner is downright abusive to customers. As many other reviewers mention, he is abrasive, rude and inflexible with his menu items. Need a sandwich made to your specifications? You won't find that here--they offer a set menu of items and refuse to accommodate any variation. This is only one of many reasons why I won't eat here again... the final straw for me was my interaction with the horrible owner. I was seconds from calling the police and will never, ever, ever give a dime to this place again. At 7:40 am I was standing on the sidewalk about a foot from the curb. I was facing north on J Street and was on my phone, on hold. It was early and there were no cars parked on J Street near me. I wasn't actively speaking to anyone on the phone (was on hold), so I was aware of my surroundings. I heard a car pull up behind me to park on J, but I paid it no mind, as I was on the sidewalk. A moment later I heard a short series of beeps, like you'd hear when someone set their car alarm. I continued to stand, and I heard a few more beeps, assuming the car had parked and was resetting the alarm. I wasn't watching it park, as it was behind me. The next thing I saw was the rear of a vehicle just coming into my line of sight, then stop in my peripheral vision in the parking spot. Keep in mind that the car was in the street, and I was on the sidewalk. Just then, I heard a car door slam and a man's voice yelling... "Hey!" ... "Hey!". I turned slightly to see what all the yelling was about. To my surprise, a man (who I then recognized as the owner of the deli) jumped from the vehicle and charged at me. I turned to face him with my phone still at my ear. "Hey!" he said... "HEY! I ALMOST HIT YOU!" Okay, so there was absolutely no way he could have "almost hit" me because, you know, I was ON the sidewalk and his car was being parked IN THE STREET. It was clear that he really just wanted to order me around, and make demands of my position on the sidewalk. Sorry, buddy but you aren't my boss. And it's a public sidewalk. He must be used to people complying with his demands, but that wasn't happening on this day. He got in my face, yelling some more to try to intimidate me. He clearly did not like that I had defied him by not responding to his command. But I held my ground and told him "No, you didn't almost hit me. Learn to drive if you can't get your car into the spot without hitting a person on the sidewalk. Now get the $#%! away from me". He did not like that. He put is old crooked finger an inch from my in my face and said "What did you say?" So I told him to get his "#!#% finger out of my face or I'll call the police". He paused for a second then scurried into his deli like a little cockroach. That's right #%!#%, move along. You know, a 5' tall woman shouldn't have to assert herself that way, but he put me in a position where I either had to stand up to his bullying or fight back. He might get away with treating his employees and customers poorly, but not this gal. Read the other reviews...this behavior is very representative of his typical demeanor. Don't support this type of behavior with your business. Just don't.

Tried to order lasagna, worker decided to take the order of the people behind instead of mine. I stood there in confusion and the couple just looked at me and proceeded to order. I asked the worker why she wasn't taking my order and she just looked at me and continued to take their order. After she finished making their food, she finally decided to give me attention. And gave me my crappy lasagna. Lasagna wasn't even good. Which makes it more disappointing. The Italian club special was dry and had soggy bread. Not good. Rude workers, bad service, bad food. Don't go here.

Fantastic old deli, I had the chicken and jack sandwich on a perfectly baked chewy French roll with avocado. Fresh tasting, flavorful, way beyond what I was expecting.

Right at the corner of 13th & J, easily accessible and parking out front. Next door to a subway ironically, which you should be ashamed of going there since Pennisi is next door. I ordered a turkey sandwich with cheddar, lettuce, mayo and Dijon. It was so damn good I couldn't believe I almost went to subway. Don't be turned off by the classic look off the place. There food is the best I've had in the area. Thanks for the great sandwich Pennisi!

I ordered a Reuben sandwich and also a bagel with lox, onions, capers and sour cream. The sandwiches are really good and the staff were friendly. Highly recommend this deli.

I was just charged $6 for a small coffee with an added shot, though the board menu says an added shot is only 0.95 cents. During this covid crises, businesses are charging whatever they want however they want. I asked the cashier why it was so expensive and he said it's because i got an added shot. He charged me for a small coffee and an espresso beverage. I've worked in coffee shops, i know how coffee works and how to order coffee. Go to subway next door if you want subpar coffee and not pay an arm and leg for it.

Called ahead to order for pick up, I was told no phone orders during lunch time. WTF- uh when would you order? Ended up going inside to order, very unorganized and Overpriced for what you get. We ordered 2 sandwiches with drink, it ended up costing $35.00. The sandwiches were like any other. Nothing special. Save your money for subway

Rude ass racist owner! We came in with a group of people to grab some food. Several people in our group went to use the restroom while the rest of us were waiting to order our sandwiches. The owner rudely came up to us immediately to tell us the restrooms were for only for paying customers, despite the fact that we were all going to buy something in the store. We were in the deli not even a minute when he did this. Bad customer service and no people skills whatsoever!!

This is one of my favorite Deli's to visit when I have to go to downtown Sacramento for business. It's a cute little deli tucked away in a non-descript building close to the Sacramento Convention Center. The deli is 1/3 sit down seating, 1/3 deli counter, and 1/3 sundries store. What I like best about this deli is that they have a counter to create sandwiches - both for breakfast and lunch. It feels like a throw back to an old Italian Deli, where the people behind the counter are gruff and know how to make a great sandwich. Prices are a little high here, but I think that the prices are warranted. Go to Pennisi's to get some wine / champagne, juices / sodas, spaghetti sauces, candies, jams, etc.

Now this is a good deli! Obviously I don't know if it's the best in town since I've only been here 3 days. But if long lines equal good food, then it must be pretty good. There were at least 20 people in line outside the store when I left compared to the 5 or so when I first got there. As the lunch rush went on, the line got longer. I got the rosemary ham with aioli, sundried & fresh tomato on sourdough. Damn this was a good sandwich. Now the service could've been better but it was the lunch hour so what can u expect? . They have both hot and cold sandwiches, multiple salads, even a breakfast menu. But go for the sandwiches and u won't be disappointed.

First time, ordered shrimp and dried tomatoes pasta(which was great!) The service by the older Italian man(owner?) at the register was bad. Did NOT greet me after I said hello first, didn't tell me where utensils were and then placed my food on the opposite side of the counter where I was grabbing forks and napkin. Food was good, but I won't be coming back for that service.

First time here. Didn't want a sandwich and they offered me a Greek salad with any meat on top. I chose the tuna salad. Mama Mia! Deliciosa ensalata. Fresh ingredients and tasty, better that my Mama's but sssssh... don't tell her :)

So unhappy. I thought I had lucked out finding a place for a quick omelette. They microwave raw eggs in a dish and sell it to you as an omelette for $9! I ate the fruit and threw the rest away! Disgusting!

This place was legitimately a LIFESAVER during SacAnime weekend. The food around the convention area was either really pricey or not fitting for someone who needed a quick meal. I came here twice upon my stay in the Sheraton across the street. The first time I got the Lox bagel. Damn, this was bomb.com! I got it with the jalapeno (double toasted) and it got topped off with cream cheese, avocado and of course, the lox! Totally worth the 8 bucks. As for the second time, I settled for the shrimp linguine pasta dish that they had in the display fridge for about 6 bucks a pint. A bit steep from my first reaction but a pint was surprisingly a good size! Noodles were cooked al dente and shrimp were cooked perfectly. The red sauce gave it a nice savory, yet tangy taste to it. Yumms! Can't wait to come back in January again to get me another lox bagel!