Was not impressed with Darrell’s

Tried Darrell’s in Lake Chuck. The hype that place gets is in no way justified, in my opinion. It was a decent lunch spot in Lake Charles but in no way compares to a good New Orleans Poboy shop. Overall, I don’t hate them, but I just can’t understand the cries to claim it’s the best Poboy. I’d be happy going back if I went with someone else, but I have no desire to ever try it again.

The bread - It was good for the first few bites but then the buttered top got to be too much. The flaky top was great but the underbelly of the bread was too soft. It also ended up being too much bread flavor, which along with the buttered top, overpowered the Poboy. It just in no way compares to good New Orleans bread. It just doesn’t. It’s not on the same level.

The meat and toppings - No complaint. They had enough meat and it was dressed adequately.

The menu - How can a Poboy shop not have a fried shrimp Poboy? And French fries for that matter. I’m more than happy not getting fried shrimp and fries, but how can you consider a place that doesn’t have these on the menu a true Poboy shop? No true Louisianaiana can deny this.

The atmosphere - Meh. Some of the best Poboy shops are hole in the walls. Not that it needs to, but you do need to point out that Darrell’s atmosphere brings nothing to the dining experience.