Num Pang Sandwich Shop

If you're a fan of Vietnamese-style sandwiches, this is your place. Although Num Pang is a chain, the owners have found a formula that seems to maintain quality across locations. In part, this is because of the lovely simplicity of the menu options and the use of condiments to convey flavor.

The bread is baked daily and warm, so as fresh you could want, and there are decadent ingredients on offer, such as pork belly. For the "diet" version of that one, go for the pulled pork (which is actually hardly dietetic). My only minor complaint is that the garnishes are a bit sparse compared to the more authentic versions I've sampled, but this is still a great quick work lunch option.

A quick note on my rating scale: 5 stars = exceptional food & service; 4 stars = excellent food & service; 3 stars = decent to good (top-of-the-line for fast service restaurants); 2 stars = mediocre; 1 star = not recommended.

Used to love it and ate there a couple of times a week. They have since changed policy or at least the enforcement of their poliy and now refuse to make a sandwich without adding cilantro. I'm in the minority of people for whom cilantro is utterly revolting (and taking it off after the fact doesn't help) so they've lost my business for good.

Not cheap, but portions are small and good to try the food. Definitely worth it to taste.

Very good, flavorful sandwiches.

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Most delicious Vietnamese Sandwiches!!!! Definitely a grab and go though as you won't find seating here. Try the classic shrimp sandwich. You won't be disappointed!