"Invented by my ancestors!" The world's best freshly baked sandwiches with a 250-year legacy

▲ Earl of Sandwich, self-proclaimed as serving the world’s best hot sandwiches.

Text & photos by Jiu Wu E Qi

Legend has it that the sandwich was created to allow John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich—who was passionate about playing bridge—to eat while gaming, thus forging an inseparable bond with gambling. So when you visit the gambling capital of Las Vegas, you simply can’t miss the chance to enjoy a sandwich while betting.

According to insider recommendations, inside the Planet Hollywood Resort Casino, there is a restaurant with a sign that reads"The World’s Best Hot Sandwich". This boldly named Earl of Sandwich was established by the sandwich-inventing family, with multiple branches across the United States.

▲ All sandwiches at Earl of Sandwich are made to order.

On the posters and message boards inside Earl of Sandwich, the 11th Earl of Sandwich, John, states that the sandwich family invented the sandwich and has been enjoying it since 1762. With 250 years of experience, the family founded the Earl of Sandwich restaurant. The secret to their cuisine lies in using bread baked to order, beef grilled fresh each morning, and a family recipe.

After hearing what the 11th Earl of Sandwich, John, had to say, despite the wide variety of flavors available, I still chose the one named after the year the sandwich was born—“The Original 1762.”

▲ The shop offers various flavors such as beef and chicken, as well as salads and other options.

This sandwich has a simple filling: just grilled beef, cheddar cheese, and horseradish sauce. Though the appearance isn’t flashy, the first bite reveals surprisingly great flavor. First, Earl of Sandwich uses a thicker bread, giving it a heartier texture than the toast commonly used in Taiwan. The crust is crispy, while the interior is chewy and elastic—even after absorbing the juices from the fillings, it doesn’t get soggy but becomes even more flavorful.

The star of the show, the grilled beef, is marinated, thinly sliced, and layered generously on the bread. It retains the tenderness of the beef while maintaining a satisfying texture, tasting very much like seared slices of raw beef. The rich cheddar cheese melts between the beef and bread, adding a smooth richness. Finally, the horseradish sauce, which tastes similar to mustard, brings not only spice but also a gentle note, creating a dynamic flavor shift and giving the sandwich a bold personality.

▲ Nearby, you can see focused gamblers, capturing the strong vibe of the gambling city.

Although I may not be able to try every hot sandwich in the world in my lifetime, and thus can’t refute the shop’s “world’s best” claim, I personally think Earl of Sandwich’s sandwiches are really~ delicious.Though there are many restaurants in Las Vegas, if I have the chance to visit the gambling city again, I will definitely prioritize returning to Earl of Sandwich. (And it’s absolutely not just because my travel budget is low.)

Earl of Sandwich Las Vegas
Address: 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Palms Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phone: (702) 257-0067
Price: Hot sandwiches are approximately USD 6.99 each. (About TWD 217)