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    Sando Street

    4.6 (132 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Tonkatsu
    Precious B.

    My son wanted to try this spot so I ordered a few sandwiches, I didn't get a chance to take pictures of all the sandwiches I ordered because my son was too excited to try his orders. I got two tonkatsu sandos, one spam sando, one of tamago sando, an Ube crème sando, and a mango crepe sando with a strawberry milkis. Everything was well packaged and tasted amazing!

    Matcha sando with strawberries.
    Ayumi K.

    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.

    Yuzu Mango Creme with Strawberries
    Ailun H.

    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.

    Marc M.

    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.

    Justine C.

    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.

    Bulgogi
    Jared L.

    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.

    "KFC" & Bulgogi
    Kenna G.

    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.

    Lico J.

    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.

    Half and half Tonkatsu and Bulgogi Sando.  Hubby and I shared.    Going back! We needed this!
    Issy G.

    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.

    Musubi
    Nergal M.

    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.

    Ube Creme
    Tessa F.

    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.

    Kfc curry rice bowl
    Johnfavour N.

    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.

    Egg on top and tonkatsu on the bottom
    Helen L.

    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.

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