So many other reviews that mine probably won't add too much, but here's my two cents: delicious, reasonable pricing, great service, quick, and clean/casual, which are all the things I'm wanting and looking for in a dining experience. The menu is super curated, so you won't get way too many options and so they can guarantee anything you order is going to be good. I was worried about there not being enough parking or seating, but neither were an issue when I went with my gaggle of gals around 1215pm on a Saturday. (side note: free parking can be found in the neighborhood pretty easily around the block and, if you're someone who doesn't mind stopping traffic and having everyone watch as you parallel park, even on the main street.) I got the bulgogi sando and the matcha creme sando (comes with strawberries), both of which were delish and not over the top. There's also a small but solid selection of Asian canned drinks available, too. Note: there is no bathroom, and expect the fruit sandos to be Asian-level sweet and light (read: not super sweet or decadent). I'll likely be back. read more

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Disclaimer: I'm a New Yorker who's moved to Chicagoland so maybe I'm a bit snooty but the regular Yelpers in the Midwest should always be viewed with a star and a 1/2 less than what is expected normally. Ordered a bunch, those that were listed as top 4 by other reviewers, to share with the fam. Tamago - delicious but couldn't help feeling like this can be easily replicated at home. Still delicious. Bulgogi - bulgogi taste gets lost in the other items stacked in this sandwich. Tonkatsu - my son bought a side of curry and dipped this in there. Definitely leveled it up. KFC - the best out of the bunch. Every bite was well balanced. Ube Crème - tasted like what you're thinking of, if you know Ube. Yuzu Mango Crème - this was a surprise but very delicious. Will likely try Ubering from this place and will order the KFC and the Yuzu Mango for sure. read more

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Food was delish! It's in our belly! Service was quick and friendly. Mom gave it 2 thumbs up and she is a snob when it comes to Asian food. read more

Sando Street - Half and half Tonkatsu and Bulgogi Sando. Hubby and I shared. Going back! We needed this! - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The egg sando was just ok. The bread was a bit firm and seemed a bit stale. Egg was a bit dull too. However, the Ube Cream was incredible. Not overly sweet with strawberry in every bite and not just the facade. Soft bread too. This is an absolute star. I wasn't able to eat both halves and ate the other half the following day and it was still great. This is a must for the Ube Cream. read more

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The spot is a small hole in the wall in wicker park area. The prices were a little higher for the quality of the food in my opinion. I ordered the tonkatsu pork with curry dip on the side. It came out super fresh and the portion was pretty good. The yuzu mango crème sando was also something I order and expected the bread to be softer than it was. It was aesthetically pleasing, but the flavor wasn't there for me. read more

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I was visiting Chicago for a wedding and stayed in the Wicker Park area. My friend gave me a list of options for my meals while I was in town, and Sando Street caught my eye. I love a casual Japanese sandwich, and we don't have any of that where I live. TONKATSU SANDO - 13.49 +3 for a side of Japanese curry This was just OK. The bread was just bread, not super soft or fluffy like I had expected. My friend thinks they have changed the type of bread they used since the last time she was here. The katsu sauce was too strong and acidic. The breading on the katsu was a bit soggy, and there wasn't a lot of meat. The curry on the side was good, but not worth getting for this sando since it was already so saucy. I would recommend something else. My friend got the yuzu mango creme fruit sando, and she says their sweet options are typically better. Overall, friendly service with a casual interior and ambiance. read more

Sando Street - Yuzu Mango Creme with Strawberries - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great spot for some solid, unique sandwiches! We tried the Bugogi and the KFC, and they were both a hit. I'd skip on the gyozas, they were just okay. Gentleman at the cash register was very kind and friendly. Smaller spot with about 8-10 tables. read more

Sando Street - "KFC" & Bulgogi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a breeze in Chicago - fast, friendly, unique, clean, and seriously yummy! We got the Ube Sando, the KFC Sando, and the tonkatsu Japanese curry rice bowl, and enjoyed every bite. The Ube Sando was not too heavy or overly sweet, which made it so easy to love. The KFC Sando was packed with flavor, and the tonkatsu - how was it that crispy?? Even our picky toddler loved it, rice and all. read more

Sando Street - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't wait to go back to Sando street. I got to try their strawberry, tamago (egg), and katsu sandos, though we absolute devoured them so I didn't get pics of all of them. Small restaurant but super cute and staff were friendly. read more

Sando Street - Ube Creme - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love sando street's rice bowls! It's a great lunch takeout spot. The fried chicken is always super fresh and crispy. My recent favorite is the kfc curry rice bowl. Don't worry the kfc stands for ''korean fried chicken" and is way better than the other KFC. The curry sauce is flavorful and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love that they have mountain dew Baja Blast in cans here. I always put my order in online and it's ready in like 10 minutes. The staff are always friendly when I come by and there are seats if you want to dine in, just note there's no bathroom. I like the hip hop aesthetic and that they play old school hip hop and rnb music from the 2000s. read more

Sando Street - Kfc curry rice bowl - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Small, cozy spot for some Japanese-inspired sandwiches. I got the Musubi and my friend got the eggplant (not pictured). Because of the way they serve the sandwiches, it's each to exchange halves, which is what we did, so we could try both sandwiches! The eggplant sandwich has more texture, but the egg in the Musubi sandwich is just so dang good. They're both excellent sandwiches. Good portions, food comes out relatively quick, but an all around good food spot. read more

Sando Street - Musubi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered on Uber Eats. Sando Street has been on my "to try" list for so long. My interest sparked even before I went to Japan. I think the only thing that stopped me before was the prices. Since I wanted to try the egg sando, tonkatsu, and the matcha strawberry.. my total was around $50+ for the three sandwiches. The packaging for the to go orders were done perfectly. It was secured and neatly packed. The sando came with sweet potato chips. I ate one half of the egg sandwich and one half of the tonkatsu before I had to take a break from all the bread. Both of the sando were delicious and tasty. I would agree to the other reviews, don't compare this to Japan, instead, think about how this business did a wonderful job incorporating egg salad into a sandwich! I enjoyed it as its own! The matcha strawberry was probably my favorite. I was looking forward to every bite of strawberry. I will say... eat the dessert one soon! Don't wait hours like I did. read more

Sando Street - Egg on top and tonkatsu on the bottom - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a pretty small spot, so it's probably better for takeout, but we got lucky and snagged a table. Food came out quickly, about 15 minutes, which was a nice plus. We ordered the KFC sandwich, tonkatsu curry bowl, and the matcha strawberry sando. Hands down, the matcha strawberry sando was my favorite. The cream was light and not overly sweet, with just enough matcha flavor. The strawberry was nicely sweet, and the bread was super soft. Really well done. The KFC sandwich was my second favorite. The flavor was solid and the chicken was juicy, though I wish the breading had been crispier. The pickled cucumbers were a nice touch and helped cut through the heaviness. The sweet potato chips that come with it could use more seasoning. Unfortunately, the tonkatsu curry bowl was a miss for me. The pork cutlet was very thin, dry, and lacked seasoning. The curry itself was just okay but could use more spice, and the rice was a bit mushy. read more

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We finally made it over to Sando Street after many months of driving past it! Our small group ordered a variety of appetizers, sandos, 1 rice bowl and the creme sandos. For the appetizers we had gyozas and popcorn chicken. Both were freshly cooked and hit the spot. Next up we have the spam and bulgogi sandos which were tasty and filling alongside the sweet potato chips. The katsu curry rice bowl also hit the spot and my daughter was full halfway thru. Last but not least we had the ube creme sandwhich. The strawberries were a perfect complement to the ube creme. Everything was delicious. We had a slight wait time but also had a large group of +5 in front of us. Our food was made to order so we appreciate the wait time with our food being hot. We will definitely be back again to try more of the menu! read more

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Absolutely loved the sandos at Sando Street. I came in only for the ube sando but ended up trying the Crispy Eggplant Sando as well and it did not disappoint. The flavours are really yum, dripping with a very tasty sauce, well cooked eggplant and some nice Japanese sweet potato chips on the side! We also got the matcha strawberry latte and the cafe lemon tree mocha! Perfect drinks to go along with the food. The strawberries in the ube sando were so fresh!! And the creme was smooooth. read more

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Sando Street has been on my list for a while, so I was so excited to give them a try on a Tuesday afternoon! We came around 1pm, and the store had a few other customers but no wait. The service was very quick--we got our orders shortly after ordering. In terms of the environment, there are a few tables, but the space is generally on the smaller side. It's definitely a casual vibe. We ordered the KFC Sando and Ube Cream Sando. I really enjoyed the KFC Sando; it was incredibly flavorful, and the texture of the fried chicken was so nice against the soft, pillowy bread. The chips that it came with were pretty forgettable, but the sandwich itself was delicious. The Ube Cream Sando was just okay. The ratio of cream to fruit was off, and the ube cream just became too much after some bites. Overall, it was nice to try them! I would be interested in trying their other savory menu items for sure. read more

Sando Street - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was nice. This place is kept clean and after we ordered the food came out pretty quick. We got their tonkatsu with the Japanese curry dip and the musbi spam sando which was good. The dessert Sandi's was good but I would say the bread is a little dry and not fresh. It would have been good if it was fresh. Overall the place and cashier person was pretty nice. read more

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Sando street is a cool little place with a couple of tables for dining in. I ordered online and picked my food up to go. The person who greeted me was nice and helpful. Both sandwiches were YUMMY! read more

Sando Street - Ube Creme - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sando Street is one of my go-to spots--whether I'm ordering for myself or treating my team. The sandwiches are always delicious and come with chips, which is a nice touch. I often add on the gyozas too--they're worth it every time. My personal favorite is the bulgogi sando--flavorful, satisfying, and just the right amount of kick. I've also tried the dessert sandos, which are fun and indulgent, but best shared since they're on the heavier side. Great food, consistent quality, and perfect for a quick meal or group order. Highly recommend! read more

Sando Street - Sandwiches for my team - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I WANT TO TRY THEM ALL. We stopped by Sando Street on a whim and had the best experience. The man behind the counter was so kind and was genuinely excited about the food they had. He gave a solid recommendation and made sure we had everything we needed, especially water after being in the sun all day. I didn't get to try dessert this time, but I'll definitely be back. - AD read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out and see if it lived up to the hype and it didn't disappoint! I went with the Crispy Eggplant Sando, the KFC Sando and a dessert Sando to top it off! Just a simple sit down joint..just chill. The guys at the counter were friendly and took their time to answer all of my questions I had. Crispy Eggplant was a no brainer 10/10. The KFC was just a tad over sauced imo but still 10/10 worthy and the Ube Cream Strawberry Sando was a solid 8/10. They offer more than just Sando's too which is nice! And keep in mind I had all these Sandos as take out and they were even still great the next day!! I definitely can't wait to go back and dine in! New comfort place for me. I am don't overlook their Sweet potato chips...incredible! read more

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Cute sandwich shop in West Town area. The staff were so friendly and welcoming (definitely contributed to another star). The food came out at a reasonable time, however this is not your typical fast casual place. I love the concept of the Japanese/Hawaiian sandos and happy that this place tried to bring this to Chicago. I tried the bulgogi sando with the sweet potato chips and the popcorn chicken. The bulgogi sando had wonderful savoury notes, however the taste seemed to skew a bit off balanced to tangy. The popcorn chicken was juicy. I just wish it was more crispy. read more

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Quick and kind service, incredible sandwiches and rice bowls, and a pleasant space. Misubu sandwich is excellent. read more

This was SO good. Everything tasted so fresh and the flavors were out of this world. Honestly the new banana cream was my favorite and a must try! read more

Sando Street - Tonkatsu, bulgogi, ube, banana - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great customer service!!! Quality of the food is fresh and tasty! The Bulgogi, KFC, and Tonkatsu is my go to for bowl or sandwich. For dessert, all the Fruit Sandos are amazing! I love all of them, the Ube, Matcha, and Banana Crème are a great finish to a tasty meal! Suggest just a small group can dine in. Larger group should order carry out. Easy to go for your meal if you have left overs. Wish I could order the sandwiches as a catering party tray for my family party. I recommend this to all my family and friends! One downside is just street parking, no parking lot. It would be hard to pick up quick carry out. No bathroom inside, but can use the fancy Hyatt Hotel bathroom next door. read more

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Can't believe it took me so long to check out this place! Food was amazing! I love the kfc and the crème sandos, will try other favors next time. Parking can be a little challenging, we went on a Friday at lunch time so we were able to find parking on the street nearby, think ahead! Great place, definitely try! read more

Sando Street - Ube Creme and Matcha Creme, both are good! - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a small, counter service restaurant with not a ton of seating. There a a few booths and tables, making for a very cozy experience. They have a water dispenser available for self service. I went there with a friend and we both ordered the tonkatsu sando. I also got an og tamago sando for take out. The tonkatsu was delicious and the house made chips paired well with them. I was hoping that the tamago would be more similar to egg salad sandwiches I had in Japan, but it was not as sweet or creamy; it was more egg-forward. (Which can be a good thing! It's just not what I prefer.) The bread used, though dense and still high quality, was not the Japanese milk bread I was expecting to bite into. Overall, still a good experience, just not entirely what I was expecting. read more

Sando Street - Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious and creative sandwiches and more! I loved trying out Sando Street for the first time today. Walking in the staff was very friendly and greeting us asking if we had any questions. We ended up trying a couple of things. My favorite had to be the ube and strawberry sando. It had a similar taste profile to strawberry shortcake if the whipped cream was ube. I also enjoyed their house made sauces. Overall I had a great time trying out some new things at Sando Street! read more

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I made the mistake of waiting 1-year of living walking distance to Sando Street to try it. The KFC Sando was incredible. Actually so full of flavor and the crispy. It had a wonderful glaze over the chicken and had the perfect amount of kick cooled by the cucumber and slaw. The Matcha Crème dessert was delicious but definitely enough to share with someone. I was worried it wouldn't be enough food, and I was pleasantly surprised with how full I was after. It was the perfect sized Sandwhich and meal. The vibe inside is calm, cool, and authentic. The staff, incredibly nice. He answered my questions, checked in on me and everyone else, was easy going. I will most definitely be back and I would recommend anyone try this place if you haven't. This is the type of place I could see showing up on the Michelin Guide. read more

Sando Street - KFC Sando - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

4.5 - There was some seating available on the inside. Best for smaller parties or pick up. I got the bulgogi Sando. Def not bad but didn't blow me out of the water flavor wise. However the service was very friendly and kind so would go again to try a different sando and would recommend to others. read more

Sando Street - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is awesome. Minimalist and chic vibes that make you want to sit down. Friendly staff and the food is awesome, my wife is addicted to egg salad sandos since Japan and this place has the goods read more

Sando Street - "KFC" - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This spot has been on my list for a while, and I finally got to try it this past weekend. I've always loved Japanese sandwiches (even the ones from convenience stores in Japan), so I was curious to see how these compared. My friends and I ordered the tonkatsu, KFC, ube cream, and yuzu cream sandwiches. The tonkatsu, ube, and yuzu cream were tasty, though the KFC leaned a little more pickled and vinegary than I expected. I did appreciate that each sandwich had a good amount of filling, which made them feel satisfying. My main disappointment was with the bread--it wasn't as fluffy as I'd hoped and came across a bit dry and stale, which took away from the overall experience. The vibes were casual and relaxed, though I'm not sure it would be the best fit for larger groups (more than 4-5 people). I'm glad I finally got to check this place off my list, but the bread kept it from being as enjoyable as I'd hoped. read more

This was a hike to travel to! But it was pretty worth it. The sandwiches are stuffed and they are very tasty. Can't beat a classic sando and chips. It is a hole-in-the-wall spot, so pretty quiet and calm. Would recommend! read more

Sando Street - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Six stars. Every star. Delicious chips, even better musubi, incredible banana cream, impeccable vibes and service. Literally stuffed the second half of my sandwich in my coat pocket and ate it at the bar later and it was fully heaven. Must return to try one of everything. read more

i was pretty excited to come here because i had it bookmarked for a bit. on a sunday afternoon around 1pm, it started filling up a bit. i got the bulgogi sando and it was delicious- the flavors all melded together really well and the bread was perfectly soft. it was a pretty good size too. the bulgogi was really flavorful and well marinated. my friend got the matcha sando. i would come back another time to try one of their sweet sandwich offerings! read more

Sando Street - matcha sando - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food and service were great! We ordered the OG tamago, KFC, tonkatsu, ube creme, and matcha creme sandos. They were delicious - I especially liked the fruit sandos. The staff were also kind enough to cut our sandos into quarters after I took these pictures, since we were a group of 5 and wanted to try a little of each. read more

Sando Street - Ube creme and matcha creme sandos - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Have been following this restaurant on socials for so long and had just finally got the chance to try it and let me tell u.. i havent stopped thinking aboht the bites since. Went to japan this year and have been craving a fruit sando ever since, and this genuiunely lived up to the flavor profiles, the soft bread, and the most ripe delicious strawberries. The tonkotsu sando was also just droooool. Get the curry sauce to dip the sando and chips in and its just all around 10/10. Ive sent these pics to so many people already to brag about it and i cannot wait to be back. Had a half of the strawberry sando left for dessert too a few hours later and hit just the same!!!!! Love love love read more

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I've never been here before so I wanted to go for the original OG Tamago sandwich first. You order at the register and they bring you the food. The bread is so so soft! The sweet potato chips that came with were crunchy and delicious too. I definitely want to try the pretty fruit sandos the next time I visit. read more

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Wowza these sandos rocked!!! I had the OG Tomago Andy partner had the Bulgogi. Both were incredible. That breaaaaadddd. fluffy like a cloud. The staff was super friendly and the space was perfect for a quick lunch. read more

Sando Street - OG Tamago & Bulgogi sandos! - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Caught this gem while driving by at rush hour, so I decided to check out the menu , and happy I did , turned out to be amazing , I ordered the KFC Sando which was perfectly balanced with Korean flavors , like Gochujang Sauce , pickled Cucumbers , and Chili Aioli Sauce on top of a perfectly cooked Chicken thigh , a simple sandwich put together perfect , simple and easy ordering and pick up , place is very clean and really casual if you rather dine in , it took less than 11 minutes to prep , And the staff was extremely friendly , parking can be difficult during rush hours but it was easy enough to park across the street , I'll be back ! read more

Sando Street - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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