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    Bread N’ Chu

    3.9 (443 reviews)
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    Ed U.

    I sought out this Japanese sando shop even though I'm not in the Outer Richmond much. However, the lure of an authentic Japanese sando motivated my crosstown journey from SoMa. When I arrived around 3PM, there was only one customer sitting at the window counter. I was actually happy to see seating at all because previous reviews warned there was none to be found. There was quite a robust menu of choices including Tonkatsu, Chashu, Unagi & Egg, and Korokke Curry. I couldn't help but notice the price points were on the high side (e.g., Unagi & Egg was $24). However, I was hopeful when I ordered the $15 Japanese Egg Salad Sando. It was nicely packaged, but when I opened it up, something disappointed me right away. The milk bread was way too thick (Photo 9). The best Japanese egg salad sandos come assembled with much thinner slices of milk bread. That's what they prepare and sell at the konbinis in Japan, and those sandos are perfect. This was not, and the bread tasted a tad stale by 3PM. It overwhelmed the egg salad which was mixed rather bizarrely with edible flowers. I'm willing to concede the thicker bread might work better with a more substantial filling like Korokke but not with something more pliable like egg salad. It did taste better with the $14 Choux Sando with Strawberries perhaps because the fruit gave me something to bite into amid the choux cream (Photo 8). For egg salad, however, if they'd slice the bread to half the width, then I'd be happier. FOOD - 3 stars...that thick bread! AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the seating makes it nice...though they hide the prep area SERVICE - 3.5 stars...quite restrained TOTAL - 3 stars...calling Family Mart!...calling Lawson's! RELATED - Exploring the Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/2ZN2TCzOnh

    Greg G.

    Randomly stumbled upon this Japanese fruit sandwich place because a friend really likes the fruit sandwiches. The storefront isn't the most appealing, and it's honestly hard to impulse buy here because there's no line, barely any pictures, and you can't see the treats like you would most bakeries. That said, friend was determined so she bravely blind-bought the strawberry sandwich and matcha drink, which had an okay wait. The matcha drink was super super sweet - so sweet that I'm pretty sure we missed the option to reduce the sweetness which was unfortunate. She ended up tossing the drink but- The sandwiches were pretty good! The milk bread was a bit dry for me, but the Japanese "sweetness" on the cream was done well. I'd guess it's still on the pricy side even with it's pretty large size, but if you're in the area, it's nice to have this place for convenience. I don't think I'd trek all way through the City just for this, but if in the area or if trying a bunch of eateries nearby, Bread N' Chu is great to have around.

    Egg and Spam
    Amy H.

    This place stole my heart. Breaded spam and soy marinated eggs on a soft toast, absolutely delicious. Highly recommend ordering ahead for a smooth grab and go experience.

    Pork Tonkatsu Sandwich
    Kristi G.

    At Bread N' Chu the flavors land, A Richmond lunch that's truly grand. The pork katsu sandwich steals the show, Perfect ratio, bite after bite you'll know. The bread stays firm, not soggy or weak, A filling meal any day of the week. The gyoza too--so juicy, divine, This little spot is a lunchtime find. A little pricey, but worth the spend, For katsu this good, I'd recommend!

    Christine C.

    If you're craving a sandwich like you had on your vacation to Japan, THIS is the spot. Sadly, it will cost you a pretty penny more than you paid in Tokyo, but hey, at least you don't have to fly over an ocean to satisfy your jones. The pork sandos, chicken sandos, egg sandos, fruit sandos, all the sandos, EVERYTHING is delicious here! The coffee drinks are great too! The reasons I can't give 5 stars are because there's nowhere to sit, nowhere to park, and I blow an entire paycheck when I eat here. But wow, the food here is really really really good. Fast and friendly service too. Thank goodness I don't live near this place. It's a great spot to pick up picnic food on our way to Golden Gate Park or the Presidio.

    Chicken Katsu Sandwich
    Serena M.

    This is a really cute spot with fun sandwiches if you want a break from Dutch crunch. The chicken katsu was fresh and still warm inside. The strawberry cream sandwich was also great, not too sweet and fresh fruit. The sea salt coffee was okay, but it ended up being a bit too much cream for me (personal preference). The service was polite and fast. I only docked a star because the sandwiches were a bit pricey for the size (what in SF isn't though), the place didn't have very much seating and lacked a bathroom.

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    Sydney J.

    Highly recommend for catering if you're willing to pay. The sandwiches were massive, extremely fresh (came hot), beautifully packed and labeled, and were each so delicious. Favorites were the unagi and egg as well as the special truffle sandwich. Bread is super thick and not too sweet, perfect complement to the umami-rich fillings of each sammie. Would order again!

    Tonkatsu Sandwich
    Wesley L.

    Tonkatsu Sandwich- Soft, fluffy bread with that crispy pork. Overall really good tonkatsu sandwich. The bread is not too soft that it just compresses and is sticky. Nice and crispy pork and the dressing and lettuce in the sandwich helps balance it out A nice small little place that is great for takeout. There is a small nook to the side to eat there which we did. Excited to try the other sandwiches there in the future. We took muni to get there which was pretty easy. Parking in the area is limited but doable.

    Chicken Katsu Sandwich
    Vivian U.

    I was looking for a small and quick lunch and decided to try Bread N' Chu. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Sandwich and it took about 15-20min to prepare. The taste was decent, but the sandwich was a little dry. I paid $17.50 which is a little steep, but it included 2 chicken katsu breasts so it was a decent portion size. It's a decent option if you're close by and want a quick meal or snack, but it's not a place I would go out of my way to visit.

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    Elaine N.

    I've been wanting to try a Japanese sando for awhile now, so I decided to try this place. I got this meal for a late lunch around 3pm ordering delivery and it didn't take long for it to be made. Anyways, I got the Chicken Katsu sandwich and also the Sea Salt Coffee with Cheese Creamer. I felt the sandwich is the perfect size for a meal since it was enough to fill me up. I also had to get myself a drink too! I wanted to get something a bit unique, so I got the Sea Salt Coffee with Cheese Creamer. The cheese creamer gave it an extra flavor. I'd recommend this place! They have a good variety of items and Japanese sandwiches here and they sell appetizers like fries too!

    J C.

    Small little shop in the heart of Outer Richmond district. Very clean shop with quick service...now for the food...we were hungry so we ordered the chashu sandwich, the Spam and Egg Sandwich, the Egg Salad sandwich and last but not least we had to order the Choux with fresh strawberries. Each sandwich was made with Japanese Milk Bread...soft spongie and flavor absorbing goodness!!! Cannot go wrong with this place! Can't wait to go back and try the Katsu Sandwiches!!!

    Chicken Katsu Sandwich
    Tyler K.

    Katsu sandwich was piping hot and certainly felt made to order. Bread was soft and fluffy and line moved fast. Felt a smidge pricey all things considered but overall not a bad spot to split a sando!

    Chicken Katsu Sandwich ($17.50)
    Aileen L.

    We placed an order on Grubhub for pickup, and all of our sandwiches were ready when we arrived! Its a small but cute restaurant that's well decorated inside with cute little pig figures and plants by the windows. -Chicken Katsu Sandwich ($17.50): This came with a very generous amount of katsu (two pieces stacked ontop of eachother. The chicken wasn't as juicy as I would like but wasnt dry either. There was a good amount of sauce and cabbage to balance out the amount of chicken! The bread itself was very soft and fluffy. Overall, this is a pretty good chicken katsu sandwich, and I'm glad I finally came to give it a try. I likely won't go out of my way to come back, but would stop if I'm in the area and looking for a quick meal. I did try a bite of my friend's pork tonkatsu sandwich and that seemed to be more tender so I might try that next time.

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    Their chicken katsu and golden truffle sandwiches are amazing! Do try it. Great bread and flavors

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    Extremely overpriced and i feel like the sandwich was bland. I can't believe i paid so much for the food :(

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    Ask the Community - Bread N’ Chu

    Hello! Do you offer catering?

    What's your specialty here?

    Any vegetarian/vegan options?

    Yes. We have vegetarian option. Egg salad sandwich Cheese korokke sandwich… Read more

    How long is the wait time for a sandwich on a friday afternoon?

    Depends on what do you order and how many. :) You can always place a phone order.

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    This is a really wonderful sandwich spot that I have come to love for their kind accommodation to…read morecustomization- be it adding weird, hot stuff (the Tajin spice and ghost pepper sauce really add to the sandwich)- or holding the typical stuff (I'm allergic to onions and really hate most lettuce). The sandwiches are creative and well balanced. There is always a harmonious balance of ingredients. The Ms. Spicy is wonderful, as the Tajin spice is unique and adds to the flavor. Alma's Hot and Spicy was also a winner, as was the Giants. Kudos for having simple sandwiches with the option to make as weird and customizable as is reasonable! I have only ever gotten delivery because it is far away, but I am very happy with the accuracy of the orders and artistry in each sandwich. Thank you!

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    Boas opened up only a few months after we moved to the neighborhood and it's been such a gem ever…read moresince. It's low key one of the best coffee spots in the area in addition to being a genuinely good breakfast, lunch and dinner spot. The pizzas and sandwiches may not be made in a fancy oven, but the dough they use has so much flavor. The toppings they use are all excellent combinations. It's by far our favorite place on Balboa and is also the closest to us. If I had an open morning, I'll go there occasionally to work (using my own hotspot) while having breakfast or we will go on the weekends for the happy hour and early dinner. Overall a great spot for coffee, wine, and pizza. All things I love.

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