Arby's Corned Beef Reuben

About the Corned Beef Reuben

Arby's Corned Beef Reuben costs $6.99 and has 680 cal, filling marbled rye with freshly sliced corned beef, then melty Swiss, tangy sauerkraut and a creamy Thousand Island dressing. Arby's says the sandwich takes its cue from the New York standard, the deli classic that made the Reuben famous.

A good Reuben is all about contrast, and this one hits each note. Corned beef is salty, tender and lightly spiced from its cure, with a pink color and a fine grain. Sauerkraut adds sour crunch that cuts right through the rich meat. Swiss melts into a mild, nutty layer that binds the fillings, and Thousand Island dressing brings a sweet, creamy tang with a little pickle relish flavor. Marbled rye, swirled light and dark, has a firm crumb and an earthy rye flavor that makes the sandwich taste like a real deli order rather than fast food.

Sliced open, the Reuben shows its layers clearly: swirled rye on the outside, pink corned beef stacked inside, and a line of pale sauerkraut and melted Swiss between them. It is a sandwich for people who already love deli food, for a Saturday lunch, or for anyone tired of the usual chicken or burger choices. It also makes a smart pick when you want beef at Arby's but something other than roast beef.

The Corned Beef Reuben calories put it in the middle of the crafted sandwich range, below the Roast Turkey Ranch & Bacon but above the Ham & Swiss Melt. It still delivers 37 grams of protein, which makes it filling enough for a full meal. Sodium runs high, which is normal for a sandwich built on corned beef and sauerkraut, both cured and brined foods.

Price wise, the Reuben matches the Double Roast Beef at $6.99 and costs less than the turkey ranch sandwich, which places it in the middle of the Arby's sandwiches menu. Fries and a drink turn it into the Corned Beef Reuben Meal for $11.49. Austin, TX supplied our price data, so treat these figures as a local snapshot.

Reubens and potatoes are a deli tradition. Order Potato Cakes for crisp, golden edges that echo a diner hash brown, or pair the sandwich with a Chocolate Shake, which works like the black and white cookie at the end of a New York deli lunch.