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    No Name BBQ Sandwich

    4.7 (817 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Barbeque
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Sonya L.

    Update: still like to pop in when I'm around. This time I didn't phone order and just ate in the store. Foods still good, quality is great. Inside the store is clean and spacious with a handful of counter type seats. They're still nice. The prices have gone up a little since the last time I've been here. Not outrageous. The hours are pretty standard but I think there's some different hours on Friday.

    Vietnamese sandwich
    Ty S.

    The Vietnamese sandwich was amazing! This sandwich is stuffed to the max. The bread is really good. Crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. It definitely makes my gums a little raw but worth it!

    Housemade Sambal. Delicious!!!!

    Ya know, for the price and how filling this sandwich was for me, I plan on going back to try the Beef and Chicken sandwiches as well. Another reviewer said that the sandwiches were too small, maybe if you're a big eater... I made it easy on myself and called ahead for takeout. Arrived about 11:30am or so and there was oodles of street parking in front of Ace Hardware. My order was waiting for me, paid for it and was back in the car within minutes. I was born and raised on Oahu and I am now retired and have moved to the Mainland, where my money goes a heck of a lot farther. Whenever I get the chance to come home, I try to eat as many foods that I can not get there, like a good Bahn Mi. The housemade bread was DA BOMB!!! The pickled vegetables were on point. The Pate and meats were a good ratio. That Sambal was like the cherry on top. I would highly recommend No Name BBQ Sandwich to everyone who likes a Vietnamese style sandwich.

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    Irene M.

    What's in a name... Well here at No Name BBQ Sandwich it's exactly that. Located up in Kaimuki near the corner of Waialae Ave and 8th Ave there isn't any parking (that I know of) but just street parking which is lately impossible for me until I was thinking of visiting neighboring ACE Hardware which ended up being closed...sigh! I did notice what was open along with the street parking right in front of the restaurant. Walking in was interesting to see how spacious the space was where they do have a few seating but is nice and clean and right beside the service counter is the huge menu listing the various sandwiches. Not feeling much for meat I decided on their "Veggie Tofu Sandwich" which comes with all the classic cucumber, pickled daikon and carrots, cilantro and mayo but what's not basic is the sunrise egg which I didn't want as the tofu is enough for me but what a load of veggies it came with as I don't do cilantro but mom did so she had the load and love the generous portion as this single sandwich was totally shareable. Thank you!

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    Serena M.

    We went to No Name BBQ sandwich for dinner tonight. We got there a little before they closed and we were lucky because there was a parking spot right in front. I swear I've passed by this place so many times but never had a chance to try it. Well tonight was the night. We were in the area and my husband wanted something light because we had a heavy lunch. I read the reviews and checked out peoples pictures and it really looked like a great choice for dinner. All of us ordered the BBQ pork sandwich. We were going to eat there but they packaged our food nicely so we just took it to go. The inside of the restaurant is quite small anyways, probably only fit around 5-6 people on tables. We took it home and it was so good. There was a lot of vegetables in the sandwich and the bbq pork was very flavorful. Even the bread was good and soft. My husband who said he wasn't hungry, ate the whole thing. I also ate the whole thing. I hope to go back there soon. The prices are good and the food is really good, it was a great choice tonight.

    7/10/226

    The Bahn Mi sells itself. Workers limited English speaking, but very generous and gracious. You just have to be patient when doing walk in orders. Otherwise, phone order is best. Limited street parking, so be prepared to look for on street parking in the neighborhood on side streets. Be respectful to how you park too. Don't block resident's driveways. Cash is preferred, but card on purchases with a minimum $10. Take a look at the menu for prices changes. There is some space to dine in. No public restrooms. Enjoy

    Jess C.

    Really loved this spot and the price especially after having recently visited sprout. Which was fine but this was huge, satisfying, and so reasonably priced! I liked the bbq pork and the bacon. I thought the bacon (sunrise) would be boring but was really tasty with the egg and mayo. What set this apart was the crunchy light baguette. Next time I'd order with extra veggies even thought there was plenty because it was so refreshing.

    Vietnamese Sandwich
    Risa L.

    Ordered the Vietnamese sandwich (pork belly, pork bologna, pate, house mayo, fresh cucumber, sweet onion, pickled carrot/daikon, cilantro, soy sauce). First bite tasted like I was eating a tangy meatloaf. The pate texture was interesting, like loose ground meat, not a spread. Not much pickled carrot and daikon. The bread was pretty good - thin, soft, crispy. If you are looking for 'combo/special' sandwich like Le's Banh Mi, this ain't it. The red hot sauce is really spicy! I couldn't handle the heat, but I think it would've enhanced the sandwich. Order ahead to skip the wait. They also offer some rice plates.

    Tofu veggie sandwich
    Janice U.

    This is an amazing small shop with friendly service. I've been here before but haven't been back for awhile. I'm glad I did! The service is a little slow so best to call in your order. However, the options are satisfying and prices are very reasonable. I had the veggie tofu sandwich. The bread was so warm, crunchy and crispy! When you bite into the bread, you can hear a nice crunch followed by the soft bread. The veggies are the best part to me though I could have eaten it without the egg. I didn't like the egg in the sandwich. Next time, I'll ask for them not to put it in. Parking is only on the street so good luck. Overall, I will be back but I hope I remember to call in my order.

    Vietnamese sandwich, so good
    Glenn N.

    No name barbecue sandwich shop is a true Mom And pop establishment. No frills just really good sandwiches. The service is always good. This is a couple of small tables, but I think in general most people take out their sandwiches uses all fresh ingredients in the pate is homemade. Parking is a little tight as a street parking only. And they do get busy with phone orders during lunch. Pro tip either go before the lunch rush starts or after lunch around 1 PM. Love this place highly recommend it.

    Vietnamese special (combo) banh mi
    Anna B.

    I was looking forward to trying No Name as it's an old establishment and one of the common suggestions for best banh mi on island, but it wasn't as satisfying as I'd hoped. It looked like house made bread which was lovely with great crust texture, but the sandwich size was noticeably much smaller than the average banh mi. I got the Vietnamese Special which had pork and pate, and while it definitely had lots of pate, it just wasn't super flavorful to me overall and was pretty chunky. It also didn't have sliced jalapeño inside which I thought was the norm, but maybe you have to ask for it here. The chili sauce they give you is quite flavorful although not very spicy. For ~$13 I guess I was hoping for more!

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    S M.

    Today I got to try the Vietnamese Sandwich with the Vietnamese Coffee. The sandwich was packed and with great taste. However, the Vietnamese Coffee was just too sweet for me. A person sitting at the same table as me had advised me that the coffee taste really good without the sugar, so I will be trying it again with no sugar next time. The husband and wife working here are very sweet people. They are very friendly and helpful.

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    Gabriel P.

    Wife was craving for a bamh mi sandwich. After numerous searchs on Yelp we decided to try No Name BBQ Sandwich. located in a old building just up from Ace Hardware in Kaimuki. Since this shop had mixed reviews I said lets try them. Well, to start service was friendly. Waiting for two sandwiches was like wating for molasses to come out of a bottle. My BBQ pork sandwich had a good amount of pork, which was tasty. For me it had way to much cilantro and onions. One side of the sandwich was full of onions and the other side full of cucumber. Not evenly distributed. Enjoy

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    The chicken banh mi sandwich was so delicious. And the workers were so kind. Definitely will be coming back!

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    they have great sandwiches and the staff was very kind. i will definitely be back soon

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    They always give you a time but you end up waiting 15-20 minutes longer. Don't order from here if you are in a rush.

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    Are they not doin phone orders during this pandemic ? I've been calling for days

    Sorry we are closed every Tuesday mahalo

    Are stamp cards still being offered, as I never got one?

    i filled my card out, the guy working there said that it was a promo for the store grand opening and they don't do that anymore. however, he was kind enough to discount my order.

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