Oma’s Pantry, a Truly Gourmet Experience
by Andrew | October 13, 2007 | 5 Comments
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Loading ...Oma’s Pantry is located at 2421 N. Council Ave Oklahoma City (map). They are open Tuesday through Friday from 11-6, and on Satuday 11-3. Contact them at 405.722.7593 or visit their website.
Driving down Council Road you don’t see many restaurants. A few fast food joints, one of those unitarian joints (a “lets have every type of food imaginable” place), a diner or two, and that’s about it. There is a place, however, that you have probably driven by a hundred times and never even seen. Oma’s Pantry is hidden in the middle of a little shopping strip in Bethany, hardly a hot bed for unique restaurants. Oma’s Pantry is a gourmet food shop specializing in European imports. I have always counted on Oma’s to provide me with Aromat seasoning, different European Knorr mixes, specialty cheese, and a variety of infused oils, but it is what they just recently began providing that I have decided to share with the world. Oma’s has started serving fresh hot Panini-style sandwiches that are amazing. They also have a Soup Von De Dag (Soup of the day), real imported German Knockwurst and Bratwurst, and a variety of homemade pastries.
The Paninis are made with fresh meats, bread and cheese. For instance, today I ordered the Flamin’ Hot Pastrami Sandwich. First off, name another place in the city where you can get fresh shaved Pastrami. There aren’t many. Place a healthy portion of pastrami with a couple thick slices of Grueyere, some hot sauce, some of Oma’s coleslaw, all on a couple slices of Holzofen Art Brot (Stone Baked Farmer’s Rye Bread) and you have a lunch that will make any other deli sandwich in town seem pretty ordinary. The coleslaw is fresh, it has chunky pieces of cucumber, cabbage, carrot, etc., and it’s FULL of flavor. Very refreshing when you picture that soggy shredded cabbage concoction we are all so used to. My wife had the Mediterranean Panini which is smoked turkey, a goat’s milk Gouda, onions, tomatoes, and a black olive relish grilled on an Italian bread. There are many other choices involving Black Forest Ham, cheeses such as Havarti and Provolone, French Dip, and of course, a Reuben.
If you are not in the mood for a hot sandwich, they have a cold sub-style sandwich as well. For instance, the Roast Beef with Blue Stilton Cheese deserves a try. You don’t get the chance to eat Blue Stilton Cheese very often in life. Sandwiches are paired with a bag of chips, potato salad, or you can get the German Potato Salad. And did I mention the real German Brats and Knacks? Sorry, I’m very excited that they started offering these. You can buy them frozen and take them home as well to cook yourself if you are like me and hate the offerings our lame grocery stores in this city offer us in the way of sausages. And yes, there are vegetarian choices as well. In fact, the Veggie Melt that stacks grilled asparagus, fresh spinach, mozzarella, roasted sweet red peppers, and an eggplant spread tempts even a hardcore carnivore such as myself. Pair that with a cup of French Onion soup and an apricot turnover if you really want to kick it up a notch.
Oma’s Pantry is a food-lovers paradise. Where else in town can you get a wide variety of imported cheeses, spices, imported meats, treats, as well as fresh pastries, soups, and sandwiches? If you know of another, please tell me. Thankfully, for my sake, Oma’s is right by my house. Too bad there aren’t more places in town like this. This isn’t a budget sub shop. Expect to pay 6 or 7 bucks for a sandwich, but also expect to be VERY satisfied with a tasty hot sandwich straight from the old country.
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So far, 5 people have responded to this article. Won't you join in?October 29th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Boy Andrew you really get around. I have an office around the corner from here or I never would have happened upon Oma’s. They have possibly the best sandwiches in town. Everything is fresh and very flavorful. The only negatives are that since each sandwich is made by hand, I would suggest calling ahead. Although they sell plenty of things you don’t see anywhere else and the browsing is fun.
And second, I believe they only have one or two tables so this place is definitely take out only. The owners are extremely friendly and always willing to give a sample of the cheeses while you wait. I highly recommend.
October 29th, 2007 at 7:02 pm
Cynthia, glad you got to experience Oma’s for yourself. Supporting local places like this is critical to our city getting diverse and unique eateries. I’m glad they have a new fan!
November 14th, 2007 at 8:42 am
[...] sausage that I’m 90% sure are the same ones you can buy for yourself and take home from Oma’s Pantry. They feature a little tougher casing than we Americans are accustomed to (thanks to Oscar Mayer) [...]
September 3rd, 2008 at 4:13 pm
I’m from San Diego and every time I’m in town I visit Oma’s Pantry. The sandwiches are great. I always have to buy an extra suitcase to bring all the imported goodies home.
October 3rd, 2008 at 3:09 pm
best sandwiches ever - have replaced Ingrid’s for me
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