Hungry Rooster — Restaurant in Nanaimo

Stopped by for a quick takeout lunch as it's near home.

I got the slapdown sandwich (like a grilled cheese, but with cheese pierogies and bacon and onions) and a side of coleslaw and a few meat (pork and beef) pierogies.

The sandwich was pretty good, very filling, though the bread was a bit greasy (yes, it's a grilled cheese, I know that, but it felt like there was a little too much.)

The pierogies were fine but not super flavourful or unique. They were a bit overdone so I got more "burned" flavour than id like.

The coleslaw is great and their dressing has some real bite.

The meal was about $15 with tax, and while I'm not sure I'm rushing back for lunch anytime soon, some of their frozen pierogies do jump out at me as a possibility for...

I finally decided to check this place out. I had seen it a few times while driving by. I went with the Perogy grilled cheese sandwich, slaw and coke. With a $1.50 tip my order came to $17 and change. The sandwich was good, quality ingredients, the only drawback was that the onions are cut way too thick for my liking and they dominate the flavor. I was surprised on how good the slaw was, very bright and fresh. Paying $17 for this decent lunch seems a bit high but I'm noticing that all the restaurants in Nanaimo are overpriced. I may return for another meal but I would rather get a steak sandwich somewhere...

This place is a hidden gem for sure.

After a heavy lifting day at the gym on a cheat day, I was looking for something quick and filling with lots of carbs so I researched this place is heard about. D dropped in.

Their Slapdown sandwich, a perogie-stuffed grilled cheese monstrosity, is absolutely loaded with flavour as is the generous serving of slaw it's served with. You can add four extra perogies to any plate for a few bucks extra and their borscht is next level.

The owner is a sweet older Polish lady with a great attitude and a beaming smile.

All in all it was one of the easiest five stars...