The lap cheong mala wrap alone is enough reason for me to come back…read more Bolo bao sandwiches seriously need to catch on in NYC, since they're quite common in Hong Kong. This was my first time seeing one with roasted duck though. Just a heads up that the street felt a bit sketchy even though it's near the edge of Chinatown. We were unfortunately harassed by someone outside of the store and ended up giving him a few dollar bills... ＊Chinese Sausage Mala Wrap $10 ** The lap cheong was spread so evenly throughout that I got some in almost every bite. The mala aioli was quite spicy, but not overpowering or lingering. The crispy shallots added such a nice crunch too which I loved! ＊Duck Tsangwich $16 I was quite surprised that the roast duck skin stayed crispy! The crackly cookie topping could've been thicker since it was pretty flat. They give you chili oil on the side, but it was already super flavorful with the hoisin sauce. Only thing I wished for was more cucumber and scallion to help balance out the richness.

Get the Mala Tsangwich, it's bursting with fresh flavors that really hit the spot for me -- nice…read moreportion of chicken (which wasn't spicy), fresh cucumber/greens, this tangy sauce that was to die for, all between two semi sweet buns -- felt really unique and satisfying to me. There's a couple tables to sit at and an unassuming window inside to place your order at, which gives it a fun little touch.

((4.5 stars)) Sunny…read moreand Annie's is very much a 24/7 neighborhood gem of a corner store and deli. it's packed with packaged foods--candy, chips, cookies, ice cream, soft drinks, beer, and a lot more plus the deli counter serves ups an endless list of creative sandwiches. i am not going to say this place is cramped but it kinda is. for example, if people stand in the wrong areas of the store, it will cause a complete standstill of a traffic jam in the store. my advice: order from the deli (and stand somewhere people aren't trying to get to) or grab whatever you need, pay, and leave. this place is not a place to linger. keep it moving. anyway, the obvious draw of Sunny & Annie's is the endless list of sandwiches that are handwritten cards that are stuck outside glass of the deli counter. there is literally something for the pickiest eaters--from hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, wraps, and more. some sandwiches are named celebrities, politicians, etc. i have ordered a bunch of different sandwiches and have not made it through much of the menu. you can also create your own Frankenstein monster of a sandwich. while the sandwiches are a big part of the draw, the insane amount of snack foods crammed into the store is quite remarkable from the large stand of Doritos, Takis, Cheetos and other popular branded snack foods in the front to the separate stand of Wise snacks to an entire back corner of the store filled with all kinds of chips, popcorn, etc. imo, Sunny's has the freshest-tasting Smartfood Cheddar Popcorn. i know an insane take consider it's a packaged popcorn snack from a megacorp (PepsiCo), but i'll die on this hill. maybe it's cause Sunny's sells a lot of Smartfood popcorn so it gets refreshed often, maybe they have a secret in/pipelinbe from the factory, or it's just magic/alchemy. i don't know, but the Smartfood Cheddar Popcorn never tastes stale-ish like it does at grocery stores, the bags never feel deflated because they have been on shelf long, and the popcorn never has that soft mouthy feel but still has the crunch to it. maybe it's just me, but Sunny's serves a great list of sandwiches...AND the freshest Smartfood Cheddar Popcorn. beyond the snacks, the service from the deli to cashier is upbeat and friendly. in all seriousness, Sunny and Annie's is an Avenue B institution at this point and remains a charming family-owned store--and is NOT a sterile modern clone of a neighborhood business.

Huge sandwiches. Would recommend eating on a roll vs a wrap only because a wrap falls apart more…read moreeasily. Lots of flavors going on. Expected there to be a more accurate pho-palette, but the fusion is fun and appetizing nonetheless.

I was recently visiting NYC & knowing my for a top tier sub sandwich, I must try Sal, Kris &…read moreCharlie's. So I did, and ordered "The Bomb", everything except Mayo. Cut in 4 Here's the deal. The service is very professional. Takes a minute because they're extremely busy if you visit during the lunch hours. If you're a foodie and enjoy the view of fresh meats, cheeses, salads, breads, and sandwiches being made fresh..... then the ambiance was bliss. The fact it was in a common neighborhood made it even more enjoyable of a visit! Now to the sandwich..This sandwich itself DEFINITELY lives up to the hype! It really is the REAL DEAL!! Maybe they should change the name to "Da Bomb", because it's that's good! However, through no fault of anyone, this is the learning experience I take back for my next visit: 1) Extra lettuce, tomatoes, onions, hot peppers. Potato Salad IF extra hot peppers! 2) Bring reusable containers for your sandwich, especially if you're not going home/ hotel right away. Next visit, which will be my next visit to NYC, I intend to try the roast beef and turkey hero, extra lettuce, tomatoes, onions, hot peppers. Overall, I still rate 5/5. They do a fantastic job here. Service is awesome, food is fresh, and the amount of food they offer for the price is well worth it. Definitely worth visiting again and again!!

Why did the sandwiches shrink You couldn't open your mouth…read morewide enough to take a bite and your jaw would hurt Back in the day

This hidden gem is everything a great local sandwich shop should be. From the moment you walk in,…read moreyou're greeted with friendly service, a welcoming atmosphere, and the incredible smell of freshly made food. Every sandwich is crafted with care, using high-quality ingredients that you can truly taste in every bite. The bread is always fresh, the portions are generous, and the flavors are perfectly balanced. Whether you're grabbing a classic favorite or trying one of their specialty creations, you can tell that the owners take pride in what they do. It's rare to find a place that consistently delivers both amazing food and exceptional customer service, but this shop does exactly that. What makes this business even more special is the personal touch. The staff treats customers like family, remembers regulars, and genuinely cares about providing a great experience. Supporting small businesses like this is easy when the quality is this good. If you're looking for one of the best sandwiches around, look no further. This shop has earned a loyal customer for life, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Five stars all the way!

I've been coming here for years but I think this was my last stop. Got a piece of plastic in my…read moresandwich that went down my throat. Luckily I was able to cough it up but I won't be back. Be careful and look out for yourself cus you know this place ain't

Solid and sizeable sandwiches at very reasonable prices, that alone warrants five stars in this…read more inflationary economy. Compared to Counter Service or the other fast casual sandwich places, Sandwell's are larger, though they tend to stick to chicken and turkey (vs. beef or pork.). The service is also very friendly. The only other sandwich for lunch alternative in this area which is possibly better is Banh Anh Em, which has banh mi at the same price point, but is only available for lunch a few days a week. But of course you're limited to just banh mi's. Very much would recommend Sandwell.

I can't believe I didn't realize Thanksgiving sandwiches are actually a thing until this year. A…read morefriend told me that Sandwell sells them before Thanksgiving, so I decided to come here and order one for dinner. They call it the "Ross sandwich" as a homage to the Friends tv show where one episode features a Thanksgiving sandwich Monica had made for Ross that got eaten by someone else. There is also a "Rachel sandwich" but I'm not sure the origin of that one. The sandwich comes sliced in half and it's very easy to eat (you won't have stuff falling out). There are a handful of tables indoors and outdoors which is great since you can enjoy your warm sandwich immediately. I looooved the Ross sandwich--it came with turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing all in a delicious semolina sub roll. I also got a bottle of the ginger lemonade which was good. We ordered the pesto chicken salad as well which was alright, but I definitely preferred the sandwich. I wanted to order another one immediately!

One of the all time best meals I have ever had in my life! Got the classic cheesesteak with fries…read moreand a DC - it lived up to all the hype and more. The seeded hero they serve it on was so chewy and the steak was cooked to perfection and it had such a nice cooper sharp cheese on it that bursted with flavor in every single bite! The fries were incredible too. I'm gonna be dreaming about this meal for a long time.... The 90s vibe of this place made the whole experience even better. The classic 90s soda machine, the menu, and the 90s movies they have playing was a masterful touch to the place. Cannot recommend enough snd truly cannot wait to come back.

Decent cheese steak. The cheesesteak is way better than the south philly pork and broccoli rabe…read more South Philly is mediocre. Worth the try yes. Worth to eat all the time no. No cheese steak should be $30 lol.

Molto buono. Stopped by this place after wanting to for a while. Fast, friendly service and the…read morebest part was the delicious panini. I had the Peppe on ciabatta slightly warmed. Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, thin sliced tomatoes and olive oil. Bread was super fresh and I ate the entire thing, I couldn't help myself it was so good. Get a real panino here.

The eggplant parm was over $20 and it definitely was not worth $20. There was barely any eggplant,…read moreit was tiny, arugula was overwhelming, and also I paid extra for a baguette but the whole thing was compressed and the bread was very hard to chew. It was to the point I don't even know if it was the right order. The truffle pasta was dry and barely had any sauce. The flavor of the truffle mushroom pasta, pesto and arabiatta were good but the portions were so small given the cost. The containers were not even filled, only partially. These are photos and the pasta after we ate just two noodles only out of each container. Also I paid for garlic bread but it is more like pita

Loved Fontys Deli & Dukhaan in the Village. Such a cute bodega-style spot with fun products and…read moresauces to browse, plus seating in the back that made it a great place to hang for a bit. Good service and kid friendly. We got two veggie sammys -the breakfast sandwich and the Bombay. The breakfast sandwich was really tasty and a solid option, but the Bombay was definitely the standout. Super flavorful, loved all the veggies and the amul cheese. The chai was great too - the iced chai was perfect on a hot day. Only thing is I wish we realized they had a paneer nanini because we definitely would've ordered that too... but now we have a reason to come back :)

came on a friday for lunch and there was no line or crowd just the way i like it…read more my friend and i split 3 different sandwiches to get a taste of it all: bombay, eggplant, and paneer bombay sandwich was good but we needed a side of chutney to really hit home skip the eggplant, enough said the paneer sandwich was the best one by far but frankly didnt have any flavors i couldnt make myself or that felt special. was a solid sandwich but was looking forward to something a bit more flavorful. they have a small area of seating in the back which was nice since a friend and i were catching up def would recommend since its quick and solid spot for food