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    Nom Nom Sando

    4.1 (33 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Cassandra C.

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

    Marie R.

    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!

    Unadon, katsu Sando, Sakura popcorn chicken
    Ashley L.

    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.

    Chicken Katsu Sando W/Traditional Sauce
    Justin C.

    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.

    Normandean C.

    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.

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    Sandra N.

    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.

    Erin W.

    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.

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

    Popcorn chicken
    Timothy H.

    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.

    Pork Katsu and Chickeb Katsu Sando
    Celina T.

    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.

    Katsu sandwich, popcorn chicken
    Sophia W.

    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!

    Popcorn Chicken
    Generous Y.

    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.

    Popcorn chicken and pork katsu
    Yen D.

    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.

    Sakura popcorn chicken

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