Subway at Avenue K: Friendly, warm service with a great location

                                                                                             Outlet

Location: Avenue K, near KLCC LRT Station (click on the location link above to see it on a map)
Catagory: LunchStop

The outlet location is closed for renovations. The outlet it self has been relocated to the Mezzanine floor but I couldn't find it.
[Updated November 2013] Renovations are complete. The outlet is an escalator ride up from the station turnstiles.

This is my favorite Subway outlet. It's not because it's conveniently located at the KLCC LRT station. It's not because it's within walking distance to busy bus stops. It's not because there is a vibrant lunch crowd. It's because of the consistent sandwiches and the great service.
There is a pleasant surprise almost every time I pop in. Usually, it's a place to sit that opened up because people going there know that it's a busy joint and don't lepak. But sometimes, it's busy at the oddest times. I've popped in at around 4pm, which should be low period because it's way after lunch and too early for dinner. It usually is but there have been times when there is a small crowd lining up. Where do these people come from? It's a mystery even to staff there.

The staff are also friendly and not stingy with a smile. Come around often enough, they also remember who you are most of the time and what sub you usually order. No matter how odd the order, they take it with smile and ask when they are not sure. Everything moves at nice clip, making sure you don't wait too long to eat.
I'm not sure what it is but the sandwiches I get there are always fresh and crispy. Subs are best eaten soon but I don't have that luxury. Even though the subs I pick up at lunch are only eaten at about 3 or 4, they are still crisp and crunchy. You would think that the experience would be the same every where but I've been to place where the lettuce is soft and almost minced instead of shredded. Which makes them go bad much sooner. But not the subs from Avenue K. Maybe it's the high volume of traffic that keeps the vegetables in the front freezer for shorter periods.
Whenever you are passing through KLCC LRT station, give them a try.

Tuna Extreme

I am not a fan of tuna that they use for sandwiches here. It's usually bland and looks like a glob of grey / brown. Given that fact that we have easy access to fresh fish, one wonders who would prefer tuna sandwich over ikan bakar.
But we do need variety and there is a way you can make this experience one to remember. Try this the next time you order a tuna sandwich

1. When ordering the tune sub, add in only lettuce and jalapenos. 
2. If you want to keep the heat low, add mayo and tomato sauce. 
3. If you want to crank it up, try it with chili sauce. 
4. Green peppers are optional. Black pepper doesn't count.

This would add a kick the otherwise bland tuna. The first time I tried this, it was quite an experience but I've since gotten used to it. First-times should have water standing by.

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