Crusted Delicatessen, 1 Utama
Crusted is an American deli-style sandwich counter in the Food District at 1 Utama, Petaling Jaya, built around New York pastrami, Philly cheesesteak, Texan brisket and a beef chopped cheese.
Its sign calls it artisan sandwiches, and the menu takes the American deli seriously while bending it a little. The pastrami comes with Raclette cheese, Reuben dressing and mustard mayo. The chopped cheese, a Manhattan bodega staple, gets a Malaysian-leaning rebuild with tender minced beef and burnt brisket ends, smoked cheddar, mozzarella, lettuce and tomato.
What to Order at Crusted
The pastrami is the standout — a thick, generous stack with mustard mayo, Reuben dressing and Raclette, and the sandwich EatDrinkKL rated highest. For the more unusual order, the Chopped Cheese is heavily loaded with minced beef and brisket ends under two cheeses.
What Crusted Serves
From the menu board at the counter, as photographed in September 2026:
Mains
- Pastrami
- Brisket
- Pulled Lamb
- Smoked Chicken
- Philly Cheesesteak, in two sizes
- Chopped Cheese, in two sizes
Snacks
- Coney Dawg — chicken, beef or lamb
- Dirty Fries, with add-on toppings taken from the sandwich fillings
Sides
- Mashed potatoes
- Coleslaw
- French fries
There is also a combo upgrade. The prices on the board were not legible in the photographs available, so none are listed here.
Plan for a wait. On weekends and public holidays the queue can be long — one order placed at 3:30pm took 80 minutes to arrive — though the servings made up for it.
If you want a proper pastrami sandwich in Petaling Jaya, a Philly cheesesteak in 1U, or a deli-style lunch in Bandar Utama, Crusted is the counter to find — just not in a hurry on a weekend.
Crusted Location
Address:
Food District
1 Utama Shopping Centre
Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Crusted FAQ
Where is Crusted in 1 Utama?
Crusted is in the Food District at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya.
What is Crusted known for?
Its pastrami sandwich, stacked with Raclette, Reuben dressing and mustard mayo. The Chopped Cheese with burnt brisket ends is the more unusual order.
How long is the wait at Crusted?
It can be long on weekends and public holidays. One order placed at 3:30pm in September 2026 took 80 minutes to arrive, so go on a weekday if you can, or allow plenty of time.
What is a chopped cheese?
A chopped cheese is a Manhattan bodega staple. Crusted's version is loaded with minced beef and burnt brisket ends, smoked cheddar, mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes.
What else is on the menu at Crusted?
Pastrami, brisket, pulled lamb and smoked chicken sandwiches, plus Philly cheesesteak and chopped cheese in two sizes, Coney Dawgs in chicken, beef or lamb, dirty fries, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and fries.