Grilled salmon, 1000 Island dressing, and sauerkraut on grilled rye bread.

The Salmon Reuben takes the deli classic somewhere unexpected. Instead of corned beef, a grilled salmon fillet meets tangy sauerkraut and 1000 Island on toasted rye, and somehow the combination works even better than it sounds.

It is lighter than the original but loses none of the personality, which makes it a favorite with guests who want something different without going off the deep end. One of the sleeper hits on the sandwich board at California Grill & Bar in Whittier, served with your choice of side, available daily for dine in, pickup, and delivery. Trust the combination; our regulars did, and they keep coming back for it.