Grilled Reuben sandwich A Reuben sandwich, comprising corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye bread. (more) Reuben sandwich food Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Reuben-sandwich Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Reuben Realm - History of Reuben Sandwich Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Will McDonald Will McDonald is a New York City-based writer and performer. Will McDonald Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Mar 14, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is a Reuben sandwich made of? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "A Reuben sandwich is made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing, typically on rye or pumpernickel bread." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Who is credited with inventing the Reuben sandwich? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Several people are credited, including Bernard Schimmel and Reuben Kulakofsky in Omaha, Nebraska, and Arnold Reuben in New York City." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are some variants of the Reuben sandwich? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Variants include kosher, vegan, Montreal smoked meat, walleye, Florida grouper, Rachel (with turkey and coleslaw), and vegetarian (with roasted beet, jackfruit, or mushroom) versions." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How can a Reuben sandwich be made kosher? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "To make a Reuben sandwich kosher, it can be served without cheese or with nondairy cheese to avoid mixing meat and dairy." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What sides are typically served with a Reuben sandwich? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Sides can include a kosher dill pickle, rose radish, potato chips, french fries, pasta salad, coleslaw, or tomato soup." } } ] } Top Questions What is a Reuben sandwich made of? A Reuben sandwich is made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing, typically on rye or pumpernickel bread.

　　Who is credited with inventing the Reuben sandwich? Several people are credited, including Bernard Schimmel and Reuben Kulakofsky in Omaha, Nebraska, and Arnold Reuben in New York City.

　　What are some variants of the Reuben sandwich? Variants include kosher, vegan, Montreal smoked meat, walleye, Florida grouper, Rachel (with turkey and coleslaw), and vegetarian (with roasted beet, jackfruit, or mushroom) versions.

　　How can a Reuben sandwich be made kosher? To make a Reuben sandwich kosher, it can be served without cheese or with nondairy cheese to avoid mixing meat and dairy.

　　What sides are typically served with a Reuben sandwich? Sides can include a kosher dill pickle, rose radish, potato chips, french fries, pasta salad, coleslaw, or tomato soup.

　　Reuben sandwich, grilled sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing, typically on rye or pumpernickel bread. The Reuben is a staple menu item in Jewish delicatessens but strictly speaking is not kosher, as it combines meat and cheese. Several variants of the Reuben exist across the globe, including kosher and vegan versions. Several people have been credited with inventing the Reuben sandwich. One theory links Bernard Schimmel with the sandwich’s invention. Bernard was the son of Charles Schimmel, the owner of a chain of hotels. The younger Schimmel, after training at the École ...(100 of 641 words)

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