The Maillard reaction (/maɪˈjɑːr/ my-YAR; French: [majaʁ]) is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor. Basically, it’s what causes that tasty browning on all of our favorite foods. Started in 2021 by Andrew Gillis, we strive to create sandwiches from scratch that excite your taste buds and get you to keep coming back.