Eggs Benny and Salmon Royal – two brunch dishes compared
Bacon or smoked salmon, butter braid or brioche: what sets Eggs Benny and Salmon Royal apart on Zürichstrasse – and how Eggs Benny relates to Eggs Benedict.
Both dishes at SiP on Zürichstrasse 67 in Lucerne come with two poached eggs and house Hollandaise. The difference: Eggs Benny is served with crispy bacon on butter braid (CHF 23.00) and is also available as a vegetarian version with avocado. Salmon Royal is served with smoked salmon and chives on brioche (CHF 25.00). Hearty-smoky with bacon or delicate with salmon – that's the core question.
Eggs Benny and Eggs Benedict
"Eggs Benny" is the colloquial short form of Eggs Benedict. Merriam-Webster describes Eggs Benedict as poached eggs and ham on an English muffin, covered with Hollandaise. At SiP the idea is realised with crispy bacon and Swiss butter braid. (Source: Merriam-Webster, "eggs Benedict")
Salmon Royal follows the same principle – poached eggs, Hollandaise, bread – but replaces the meat with smoked salmon.
A comparison of the two dishes
Eggs Benny | Salmon Royal | |
|---|---|---|
Topping | Crispy bacon | Smoked salmon |
Eggs | 2 poached eggs | 2 poached eggs |
Sauce | House Hollandaise | House Hollandaise |
Bread | Butter braid | Brioche |
Extra | – | Chives |
Vegetarian | Yes, with avocado | No |
Price | CHF 23.00 | CHF 25.00 |
Menu recommendation | – | With avocado (+3.50) |
All information according to the current Zürichstrasse brunch menu. Origin per the menu: meat and eggs from Switzerland, smoked salmon from Norway.
Which dish suits you?
- You like it hearty and smoky: Eggs Benny with bacon.
- You're vegetarian: Eggs Benny as the vegetarian option with avocado.
- You like fish and a finer note: Salmon Royal; chives add freshness.
- You want it extra rich: Salmon Royal with avocado, as recommended on the menu.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hollandaise?
Hollandaise is a warm, creamy sauce made from egg yolks and butter – the classic accompaniment to poached eggs. At SiP it appears on the menu as house Hollandaise.
Can I choose the dishes in the brunch package?
Yes, both are among the signature brunch dishes. In the Brunch for Two each person chooses a signature dish, and the SiP Prosecco Brunch also includes a Signature Brunch of your choice.
Where and when is brunch available?
Brunch at SiP is available exclusively at Zürichstrasse 67. Find out more on the Brunch page, and book your table via Reservation.
