Fat Arnie's a worthy competitor for Columbus' sandwich crown

The menu: It's a simple one, with just a few options each day, all offered "until sold out."

• Usually that means The Apollonia spicy sicilian, the Arnie Burger and a few rotating specials, including a vegetarian option.
• Plus a few daily empanadas.

What I tried: I ordered the adobo-marinated chicken sandwich ($13), a pair of delicious chicken thighs dressed with radicchio, arugula, cilantro, pickles and a house crema.

• As a side, I added a ropa vieja empanada ($5), which was tasty but not as memorable as the sandwich.

The vibe: There's something perfect about eating a big, sloppy sandwich in a bar, and pairing my lunch with a cold draft beer and March Madness basketball on the TVs simply felt right.

• Arnie's is getting popular and will surely have the opportunity for its own space — but for now, this really works.

Best bite: One of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had.

• Sandwich shops have a tendency to get gimmicky and outrageous — instead, this was relatively simple and extremely flavorful.
• I didn't think I could finish it. I did.

📍 Stop by: Various hours Wednesday-Sunday, 4404 Indianola Ave.