Super confusingly, the outside of the building still has the old Honeybee Chicken sign on it. I wonder when they'll replace it now that it's way past soft/grand opening. I though that the food was excellent for the price, and they're strategically located in the same space as Yan Tea, so it's so easy to pick up a drink while ordering food. The popcorn chicken is a Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken made with fried chicken thigh and topped with salt and white pepper. If they use five-spice powder, I couldn't really tell since I was popping the chicken into my mouth as fast as I could without burning myself. It's super juicy and flavorful. I didn't get any hard bits of connective tissue despite it being made from deboned chicken thigh. I would get this again! I also got to try some wings. Their wings were super moist. When the order came out, the wings were piping hot. Biting into them would release a gush of hot juices, nearly causing a burn. I actually did burn myself, so I couldn't tell the seasoning as much, but they were delicious. Service was fast, and there were a bunch of people getting takeaways. read more

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I took a $50 Uber specifically to try the famous Mango Sando. When I asked for one, the employee simply said, "No." There was no explanation. When I asked again, he just kept pointing to "what's in the system" instead of offering any context. Being sold out is one thing--being dismissive is another. While I was there, another customer with his family and three kids had a similar experience. He left disappointed after being charged for food that was never served and was unable to get a refund. Meanwhile, people were waiting around 60 minutes for food, and the place wasn't even that busy. The operation felt disorganized. Since the Mango Sando wasn't available, I ordered the Chicken Sando. After a long wait, the first bite was flavorful and promising, but I questioned whether the chicken was fully cooked through. At $10, it was also underwhelming in size--you'd still need to order two more items to feel satisfied. Ironically, Yan Tea next door (same owner) delivered a far better experience. The customer service was warm, the mango sticky rice was excellent, and the drinks were great. Even for Japanese-style chicken sandwiches, I'd choose Katsu Burger over this. What confuses me is that there were boxes upon boxes of mangos visible, yet no Mango Sandos available. If you're going viral on TikTok for a signature item, you should either be prepared for the demand or communicate availability clearly. I made a special trip for this place and left wishing I had gone to Katsu Burger from the start. read more

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New joint near sumo and the old jack in the crack. They share a space w a boba spot and specialize in different katsu entrees + side dishes like popcorn chicken. Reasonably priced as a sandwich + fries ran me around $15. The sandwich itself wasn't enough to fill me up at all, but the actual chicken katsu was prepared well with juicy, tender chicken on the inside, paired w a crispy exterior. The sauce was a standard katsu sauce. The veggies and bread were meh. Overall, the sandwich was a 3/5 for me. Now the side of fries provided was crazy lol. Idk if that pic does it justice but they gave a ton fam. Now w that said, idk man. Idk if it's the oil they cooked it in or perhaps just a lack of seasoning, but I just wasn't feeling it. The texture of the fries was good, it's just the actual flavor that was slackin' 3/5 for those, too read more

Nom Nom Sando - Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Soooo good! College students don't know how good they have it with this fantastic restaurant so close. Thick perfectly fried expertly made pork katsu sando with cabbage was delicious. Popcorn chicken was crispy and tasty with generous portions. Cheerful setting. Reasonably priced for a hungry student! read more

Nom Nom Sando - Pork katsu sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious katsu sandwiches and popcorn chicken! My husband got this as takeout! Price is great and food is delicious! I got the katsu sandwich - fluffy bread, tasty sauce and a nice portion of katsu. We also got their Sakura Ume popcorn chicken special and it was so addicting and tasty! Would go back for more popcorn chicken! We also got their corn but it was just corn. Overall a great spot for food! read more

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This place used to focus on fried chicken, and we recently noticed they had started offering sandwiches and bento as well, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the katsu curry to go and waited about 15 minutes in the store, so the food was clearly made fresh to order. The portion was generous, and the katsu itself was surprisingly thick, but unfortunately the meat was quite dry and lacked flavor. The rice was also overly sticky and didn't taste particularly high quality. Another concern was the number of flies inside the restaurant, which made the environment feel less comfortable and took away from the overall experience. Service was fine and the food was freshly prepared, but considering the quality and atmosphere, this was probably more of a one-time experience for us. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is such a cool addition to the area! We got the chicken katsu: one with special sauce and one with the original sauce. We also ordered the unagi rice bowl. Both dishes looked so simple but they're so delicious! I liked the original sauce more than the special sauce. I am excited to come back here and try their other dishes! read more

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Very solid spot. It shares a space with Yan Tea and ordering is done through a kiosk. Our food came out in about 10-15 minutes, which felt very reasonable. Prices here are extremely fair for the quality you're getting. The unadon was especially impressive for the price, with a generous portion of unagi for around $15. The popcorn chicken was another highlight, super tender and juicy with a perfectly crisp exterior. I also highly recommend trying the sakura plum flavor, which has a unique sweetness compared to the regular version. The katsu Sando was also well done, with a thick cut of pork that was still juicy inside. Overall, a great value spot that I can definitely see myself coming back to regularly. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Unadon, katsu Sando, Sakura popcorn chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So good! Definitely fresh. Downside was the long wait time/ I would 100% go again but I would not go if I was starving. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nom Nom Sando is a new spot on the farther side of the Ave for my local Seattlelites. There isn't designated parking so you will be fightingh for a spot for sure. You order at a kiosk in front and they make your food right then and there. There are a couple other businesses inside, a boba one where you can grab a drink. There's also some seating but it seems like more of a grab and go spot. I would definitely be back if I'm in the area. There were a lot of options that looked good to try. Staff: Excellent (5/5) Sanitation: Excellent (5/5) Chicken Katsu Sando (4/5) The Chicken Katsu Sando was pretty good in my opinion, definitely one of the better ones in the Seattle area. The chicken was crispy and juicy, the sauce was the typical tangy katsu sauce but they have an option for special sauce. I didn't get to try it but the description made it sound like a miso based sauce that was slightly on the sweeter side. I found the cabbage to be a nice addition without taking away from the chicken. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Chicken Katsu Sando W/Traditional Sauce - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I walked in and was greeted by a friendly face. I asked for their recommendation and so I got the chicken katsu sando with special sauce. What I can say about the sandwich is that I would get it again. It actually made me curious to want to try other items like their pop corn chicken and pork katsu sando. Anyways the sandwich. The chicken was juicy and tender. The bread had a nice toasted exterior to it. The sauce and the greens added a texture like crunch with a nice sweet acidity that cut through the heaviness of the sando. I think you'll be ina good place portion wise. I wasn't full but I do eat a lot. Recommend a side if you're hungry. Overall good experience on my end. read more

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Bought a sando and popcorn chicken. it's extremely affordable here which I really appreciate since eating out can be so expensive these days. it's on the ave so better for students who are walking than someone driving up (no dedicated parking). staff is nice you just order on a screen and there's a decent amount of seating. the katsu sandwich is SO juicy. they did a good job here. it was steaming hot and fresh, took 10mins. I do think they're making each one individually as you order so it takes a bit of time even w not a lot of people the sign to the entrance/ door does NOT say "nom nom sando" so it's slightly hard to find and is a bit of mismatch. read more

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I came here on a Monday afternoon for a to-go order. It's a food-court-style spot where you order at a kiosk and pick up your food when it's ready. The staff was very friendly, answered my questions, and prepared my sandos efficiently. The sandos were made with delicious sauce. I enjoyed both the chicken katsu sando and pork katsu sando. I paid for street parking nearby for 30 minutes, which was just about the right amount of time for my to-go order. Note: This location shares space with a bubble tea shop. Outside, you'll see signs for Honeybee Fried Chicken and Yantea, so it may not be immediately obvious that Nom Nom Sando is here. read more

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New Japanese fried chicken place to try! I had their popcorn chicken and it was okay. I wasn't a fan of the seasoning. However, there's a decent amount of chicken they give and it was $5! I wasn't previously able to try their chicken katsu sandwich and I loved it. The ambiance was chill. Not too many seating available and they share the store with a boba shop. It is also self serve on the kiosk and unfortunately there's no other way to view the menu. The service was kind of good. The employee was nice and helpful whenever I had a question, however, the food took a long time to make. read more

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I was confused if I walked into the right place since there's no sign of "nom nom sando". It felt more like a pop-up or new operation w/ only server behind the counter (I can tell she's new to the job). She was very friendly and accommodating, but didn't have the best communication on order/payment process. It felt more like a mini food court to me w/ a separate counter for milk tea, but w/ screens to watch a game (like a sports pub). The operation and layout feels a little out of place IMO, but the food was delicious and it's all that matters. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Pork Katsu and Chickeb Katsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been wanting to come back here since I first tried their $4.99 popcorn chicken during the $5 food bite event, and I believe that this restaurant has the best value and best (personal preference) tasting popcorn chicken in the Seattle area!! The chicken is crispy on the outside, tender inside, and well seasoned- not to mention filled to the top of a sandwich-sized takeout box!! I'd love to see some basil added to enhance the flavor, it's still great regardless. As my second time back, the taste and portion size was as good as I've remembered, so this will be my staple spot whenever I'm craving or recommending popcorn chicken to friends. That being said, everything else was a little lackluster. There isn't a sign on the store for its name other than a printed poster of its grand opening promotion. This could make the place a little confusing to find, so I'm hoping that as the restaurant becomes more successful, its sign can be updated. The Katsu sandwich was good for its price, but not impressive enough for me to want to order it again. Also, the music was pretty loud, which made it hard for me to hear the server call my number when my food was ready. Overall, I'd come back for the amazing popcorn chicken! read more

Nom Nom Sando - Katsu sandwich, popcorn chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Prices alone make this spot pretty sweet. Add in the fact that the food is tasty and sized well, then it's a strong value spot. They share a building with Yan Tea which also means snag a drink (or dessert) afterwards. Order on one of their tablets. Decent amount of seating, but nothing too crazy. Takeout is pretty convenient here too. Popcorn Chicken - good Taiwanese style popcorn chicken! Just missing the classic basil leaf. Chicken was tender and enhanced by a classic powder mix of spices and aromatics. Slightly sweet, yet still salty and savory. Great snack as an appetizer or on the go with prices akin to a street vendor! Katsu Sando - pretty impressed by the sando here especially at the price point under $10. While simple as it's just basic ingredients for a katsu sando, it's delicious and flavorful. Bread was toasted elegantly, slightly crispy yet soft. Pork was juicy, tender, and fatty. On that note, it's awesome they offer both chicken and pork katsu options as many katsu spots offer only one. Could be more flavorful but met my expectations at the price. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Popcorn Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I waited 20+ minutes for my order for them to finally have them tell me it's been waiting there the whole time. Horrible service. read more

The portion here is huge. Perfect place for people on a tight budget or college students. I just don't think the food quality is there. Also lots of flies here in the summer read more

Great Japanese style sandwiches, but I can't help but notice that "katsu" is spelled "kastu" all over their signage. At first I thought it might be intentional, but then it is spelled "katsu" on their LCD screen slide show. Hoping they can get a free reprint for their posters! read more

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Huge portion of popcorn chicken for 5.99 but it was a bit dry. Pork katsu was crunchy but also a bit dry. Service was quick and there are tables to sit at. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Popcorn chicken and pork katsu - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The value was really good the popcorn chicken was like overflowing out the box. The restaurant is combined with YAN tea the store itself is very cozy. I think it's rlly worth and service is really nice. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Sakura popcorn chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went here as a lot of the delivery apps like Uber Eats offered buy one get one free promo, so we opted to get the katsu sandwich with special katsu sauce (which has a hint of wasabi). Regular price is $9.99 which is a fair price given the portion of the sandwich, so it is a solid deal before discounts. There is a good amount of cabbage and the katsu is fairly thick, so on one hand you get good value but also the katsu is very underseasoned. Additionally, there is not a lot of sauce so the whole sandwich is not really well flavored. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Katsu sandwich - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Since there's no half stars, I would've rated my experience 3.5 . Overall experience was fine, the location is a shared with a boba/fruit tea place, which I think is a good combo. :) In addition to the free sando, I also ordered a pork sando and chicken wings to go. Thankfully wings were still crispy after a 15-20min drive! Nothing stood out for the sandos, but a good option if you're craving it. I would stop by again to try their other dishes and it's a nice addition to the Ave which has always had a diverse selection of restaurants. read more

I appreciate all the reviews that let me know that their signage can be unclear as I wanted to make sure I know where I'm going into, especially since my boyfriend was with me. We found parking across the street for $3 an hour which was the perfect amount of time. We entered inside and the employees seemed to be busy making food for some of the customers that were waiting inside. I couldn't really order off their kiosk since I was here to let them know I was a Yelp elite but they wouldn't even glance my way, even when they were handing off orders. Luckily, after the last customer and almost 20-25 minutes of waiting, we got an employee's attention and let him know I was a Yelp Elite. The employee we spoke with seemed friendly enough and ensured to make sure orders were right, while the other two workers with him were just cooking or making food. My boyfriend got the traditional Chicken Katsu sando while I got the Chicken Katsu sando with special sauce. The employee told me about another 5 minutes which was perfectly fine with us. We found a spot to wait at and I went a grabbed a tea from Yan Tea, which they are neighbors in the same space. There were different types of seating from a bench with several small round tables to a long table with several chairs and stools to sit at. The space was brightly lit and there was a spot to throw away trash or recyclables. There were two ordering kiosks and next to it was ketchup, utensils, napkins and gloves. There wasn't any music playing at first but after more customers started showing up they were playing music which was mostly composed of K-pop. Sure enough, our order was ready to pick up within a few minutes and we grabbed it to open it immediately as I hate soggy bread and breaded foods. It was honestly hard to tell if we got the traditional or special sauce or even both. We took a bite of each and I wasn't sure which one was which. My boyfriend loved his sando though, he said it was very tempting to get more food but we were thinking of grabbing pho afterwards as it was raining. I enjoyed my chicken katsu sando as well, especially as someone who is picky with my katsus, but the meat on here was so juicy and tender, there was a great ratio to the meat and breading and the amount of salad and dressing was perfect with the soft bread. Definitely will have to keep an eye on this spot whenever we're around as there is quite a bit to do on that street and nearby. I truly hope the best for the business as it is extremely difficult for small businesses. read more

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Delicious new business on the Ave! It's a shared business with a boba place with some shared seating. The staff do stay quite busy with making the orders which is awesome to see for a new business! Self serve order kiosk makes it quite efficient and easy to order. The bowl was tasty and well balanced! read more

Nom Nom Sando - Unagi bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We tried the chicken sando. They were busy with a lot of takeout orders. It took 10 min for our order to come, but the box they put the sandwich in was not clean and neither we were give a carry out bag. But the sandwich tasted delicious. I would try the place again probably for the curry and katsu chicken. It has some seating inside and there is a tea shop right next to it inside the same place. Parking is tough since it's right in the middle of university district read more

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Casual spot I saw a lot of people placing orders online. I ordered the chicken katsu sandwhich and overall enjoyed it. I really liked the cabbage, though it was a bit sweeter than I prefer. We waited about 10 minutes for our order, which wasn't bad at all. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Nom Nom Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Vibe was great Super nice staff And the food tasted great I ordered a Chicken Katsu sandwich and it was super crispy and delicious read more

Nom Nom Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nom Nom Sando is a new restaurant that replaces Honeybee Chicken, sharing space and seating with Yan Tea. They are currently in their soft opening phase and their menu mainly consists of fried food, same as their predecessor. There are two kiosk in front, making ordering easy. When I arrived for a weekday lunch at around noon, I was the first customer. Popcorn Chicken ($4.99) - This is a very nicely fried Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken. As in the classic style, chunks of dark meat chicken are marinated and spiced, covered with a delicate sweet potato starch coating, deep fried, and then dusted with a white pepper salt blend. The chicken is extremely tender and fatty, with more than enough moisture not to feel dry. It has that great salty and aromatic, yet slightly sweet taste that makes this dish so popular. It's just missing the fried basil on top! The portion size is fantastic for the price - other places around Seattle charge double for the same amount. (5/5) Curry Katsudon ($12.99) - Another dish that is fantastically priced. It includes a full sized container filled with rice and thinly shredded cabbage with a large slab of sliced tonkatsu on top, then an entire separate container filled with curry. The curry is a very generic boxed curry with the only additions being some onion, potato, and carrot. It has a decent consistency although it does feel like they stretch out the curry roux with extra water, giving it a much less concentrated curry taste than I'd expect. The tonkatsu, rosu cut with a strip of fat on one side, is unfortunately over fried by quite a bit. It's pretty bone dry on the inside, requiring dipping into the curry to be palatable. It's very porky in flavor and covered with a panko-like crunchy batter. Since it's placed on top of the steaming rice, the breading on the bottom gets soggy fast. The rice is also subpar. Clearly undercooked, making it very bitey and firm. Since I was the first customer of the day, I wonder if they didn't let the rice cook to completion before serving me (which means later orders might be better). Interestingly, they sprinkle furikake on top of the rice, which also becomes soggy since it's sandwiched between the rice and the tonkatsu. There's finally a bed of shredded cabbage taking up the rest of the space in the box. (3/5) Between the two dishes, I only managed to finish perhaps a third of my meal before I had to pack up the leftovers. That's pretty good value - for a bit over $20 after tax and tip, I'll be getting 2 to 3 meals. While I'd skip on getting their rice dishes in the future, I'd definitely return for the popcorn chicken. It's way too good of a deal to pass up for a (large) afternoon snack. I'm also really surprised they have a unagidon for only $13.99. That's easily a $20+ dish anywhere else. Overall Nom Nom Sando focuses more on quantity and affordability over quality. It's perfect for college students on a budget; they certainly chose a great spot to open! Bathrooms - One unisex room shared with Yan Tea. Requires code to enter. read more

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What Nom Nom Sando lacks in atmosphere is more than made up for by their food. The ordering kiosks are simple to use and include images of the food options which is really convenient. The katsu is actually incredible. They achieve such a thin but crisp fry on the chicken and pork and pair the katsu with excellent sauces-- their special katsu sauce reminds me of konbini sandos in Japan. The fruit sandos that they make are also excellent. They are very wide which makes them somewhat difficult to eat, but the whipped cream is delicious and so is the milk bread. So far, out of the 3 times I've gone, they've also used excellent ripe strawberries in the sandos. As I work at UW, I will be visiting Nom Nom many more times! read more

New spot connected to the yan tea! We were here for Seattle restaurant week and pleasantly surprised by the chicken katsu Sando and the takoyaki for the price. They're soft opening right now so we had to wait a long time for the creamy udon, but that's ok for a new spot. It was actually spicy and quite yummy! Another solid lunch option along the ave! read more

Nom Nom Sando - Interior - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great fast casual katsu establishment in U District! Their chicken katsu is excellent - fresh milk bread and shredded lettuce with the perfect texture, a nicely fried cutlet, and a dash of katsu sauce. The service was really nice and ordering is very easy. read more

Came on a Sunday. Crowd picked up after we arrive, by Noon. Staff service was friendly and helpful. We ordered chicken katsu sando, katsu rice plate. Portion sizes are large. Best Taiwan popcorn chicken we had in Washington so far. Everything was tasty, but popcorn chicken was the best. Didn't see Nom Nom sign on the outside. No street parking,maybe due to UW graduation. So parked across the public parking lot. read more

Just hit up Nom Nom Sando in the U-District and it's an absolute gem for quick Japanese comfort food! I went with the pork katsu sando, katsudon, mango sando, strawberry sando, and 6 piece spicy chickenand it was everything I wanted--crispy panko crust, juicy cutlet, perfectly soft milk bread, and that tangy sauce hitting all the right notes. Super fresh and satisfying. read more

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I really enjoyed the chicken katsu sando with their house special, its so crispy and delicious (and huge! Had leftovers). The service was amazing and quick, they had samples of their popcorn chicken they were handing out which I enjoyed a lot. There were some places to sit but a large group (10+) might be difficult to accommodate. Parking nearby is all paid/street. read more

Excellent Katsu sandwiches and the popcorn chicken is legit. Came across this place while looking for dinner ideas. We ordered the Curry Katsu bento, unagi bento, chicken Katsu sandwich, Pork Katsu sandwich, popcorn chicken and a mango sandwich. Everything is great and price is very reasonable. I would highly recommend this place for their Katsu. read more

food was great! but both halves sandwich came with a ridiculously smaller slices of bread, one of them literally being a sliver. everything else was good this was just kinda crazy read more

Good customer service and chicken katsu curry was very filling, chicken very crispy and made well

The food is awesome to say the least. I strongly recommend the Gyu-Don! Portion sizes are very generous along with the quality of each meal. If you are looking for something traditionally Japanese this place will not disappoint. They also have Chicken wings which are super tasty as well! Compared to other places on University Way, this place is also pretty cheap read more