The ONLY problem with a garlic bagel is if you get one garlic bagel in a dozen, all of em are garlic bagels, with their pathetic background flavors muddling the garlic.
Super delicious. But don’t ask me to differentiate it from smoked salmon from any other country.. :-)
I remember going on a cruise where they had a food bar open 24x7 on board; unlimited smoked salmon (amongst other things) and soda. Without exaggerating I must have eaten maybe 10-15lb of it over the course of a week. Ever since then I’ve been a huge fan. Literally.
You had me until capers. I don't see how anyone can enjoy that overpowering flavor. Especially on a sandwich that has the delicate flavors of salmon and cream cheese.
It’s definitely an acquired taste but the flavor combo works really well. For me anyway. Full disclosure, I destroyed my tastebuds with high-chili curries during my youth so anything light in flavour isn’t always immediately appealing to me.