I grew up knowing this sandwich as a french dip, but regardless of what Big Al calls it, it is amazing. The beef is incredibly seasoned and tasty and tender. The bun is out of this world. Apparently in Chicago, they're really into au jus -- poured all over it. Even totally dipped in it. For me, just ordering it "dry" was way juicy enough. Priced fairly too -- and a regular is LARGE. All in all a terrific sandwich. Service is top notch too. P.S. For those of you from L.A., you may know of Phillipe's, downtown by Union Station. Al's puts Phillipe's to shame. P.S. There are some very negative reviews here. Disregard them. Those folks are not from Earth.