My husband recommended this place to me a while back and I finally went to try it out for lunch. Had the banh mi sandwich and it was delicious, super flavorful and fresh. Cant wait to go back there again! read more

Home cookin' to the inth degree. Sandwiches are unique and very good! Entrée meals are mostly heavy affairs, bring an appetite.

Great sandwiches, especially the Bahn Mi. Also great baked goods next door. Not open on Mondays.

What can I say?! How this place makes the best Bahn mi sandwich is beyond me. Also, they make amazing soups and salads. Must try!

Delicious- The Sandwiches are perfect made with homemade breads and fresh ingredients ,The soups and daily specials are always changing which I love. You get to try new combinations. There is a huge selection of deserts that are all out of this world . By far the best place on Pat Booker to have lunch . read more

Friendly staff AND the soup and bread bowl was sooo.... DELISH!!! And the desserts are AMAZING!!! BREAD PUDDING... WOW !!!!

Everyone raves about this place, but the sandwiches and soups I've tried aren't too my liking. It's not a bad place, it's just not for me. HOWEVER, their bakery is great, a little pricey, but very inventive. read more

Best sandwich shop around. They even have daily specials that change every week. The only time I have been disappointed was when I got their gyro platter. Other then that it's always fantastic. read more

A great place "from scratch" foods. Everyone has a favorite. Mine is the BAMEE (VIET Nam) THE bakery is awesome) read more

Through the years visiting San Antonio, I've been hoping to find a good place that has excellent authentic banh mi. I was reading through and saw that four kings had such high reviews and although the banh mi's were quite expensive...I figured I would try to see what the high reviews were all about and also not many options around where I was at. The banh mi was just ok... the bread was not as authentic as I wished it to be, it also did not have the pate. I was recommended the tuna sandwich and that was ok as well. For $28 dollars for 3 sandwiches, I was hoping it was going to meet the expectations. read more

This place has an amazing variety of great sandwiches & soups to choose from. We've been going here for years.

Again.....followed the advice of my fellow Yelpers, and did not get let down. This was an awesome little sandwich shop! Ordered the Bahn Mi, and was IMPRESSED. Well put together sandwich that was full of great flavors. Sweet and spicy on a very nice roll. If you get anywhere close, and want an awesome sandwich......hit the "direction" button. read more

I just discovered this location. The banana bread tastes like mine...why am I still baking! HA not anymore. The bread was still warm,.. everything looked delicious. Seating and meals also prepared Sat mornings. More to follow on my next visit. Definitely a stop worth making. read more

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sooooo much potential! EXCELLENT sandwiches, flavors, pairings. Friendly and personalized customer service. Def should look into upgrades and ambiance/ environment experience. Will return for more FOR SURE read more

We have had lunch here a handful of times. Their soups are very good, sandwiches are really good with fresh ingredients, and the baked goods are about as good as you can get locally. My wife even preordered a purge Oreo cake for my birthday from the bakery side that was excellent! We don't go as often as we would like, but I recommend trying it if you can. Also, the owners are always kind and very friendly. read more

Always friendly and delicious! Better sandwiches than you typical subway or Jimmy John's. If your looking for quality I definitely recommend here! read more

Thursday special chicken Bahn mi was NEXT LEVEL GOOD. Used Yelp to find this gem and oh was it worth it. This sandwich was ready within 10 minutes of me calling, was STUFFED to the brim and the chicken was soft moist and was by far the most flavorful chicken I have had at an establishment and the carrots were crunchy, good size with food flavors, the jalapeños on top were also fresh and perfectly hot. I got a curbside pick up from a very friendly and kind employee and am elated to return soon! read more

Home made sandwiches, delightful fresh made soups, great service. this is a quick stop for homestyle cooking when you're in the Universal City area read more

Four Kings - Soup Near Me - Universal City, Texas

Right next door to the Four Kings deli that's been serving up homemade lunch for the past few years, the new Four Kings Bakery features their homemade breads, desserts, and pastries - some things you've seen pass through the deli; others are new. They're newly opened, so they're still working out kinks. I popped in after lunch at Four Kings and many things were sold out for the day. I stopped in on a Saturday morning and found different offerings: potato rolls and foccacia being the main bread items (no pretzel rolls or baguettes); there were donuts and kolaches in the 'breakfast' zone; and of course the triple fudge brownies and assorted other desserts, including, on that day, margarita tarts. We'll see how the bakery evolves, but we know we're getting quality stuff assembled with love from the same folks who've consistently been keeping our mouths (if not our waistlines) happy next door. read more

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Four Kings is the first legit deli that I actually enjoy frequenting! I couldn't agree more with News 4 San Antonio that Four Kings serves up the best sandwiches in SA! The place is always packed during lunch which is always a great sign. You order at the counter and either Haley or Kelsey are there to take your order with big smiles on their faces! My five star rating is strictly for their outstanding pimento cheese on their house made rolls, it's completely divine! However, the pimento cheese sandy is only a "special" so if you're lucky and see it on their daily menu then get it! Here's the low down on the items I've sampled thus far: *Pimento Cheese: Spicy cheesy perfection, they are incredibly generous with their servings. Take some to-go if you LOVE it, I found myself waiting 2wks before I could reunite with it. *Bahn Mi Sandwich: Huge tender pork chunks with loads of fresh cilantro and HOT jalapeno peppers. This is not the bahn mi you're used to but Four King's yummy rendition. Try it, I was full all day! *Spicy Avocado Turkey Sandwich: Their homemade avocado and cream cheese spread will have your head spinning, I could have eaten the the spread with the roll and would've been content. They put loads of turkey in this sandwich. *Asian Chicken Wrap: This is the first wrap I've ever liked, the sauce and veggies used went perfectly with the seasoned chicken, so juicy. **Tuna Salad Sandy: This was pretty good, it was on the sweet side and reminded me of my toddler years when I would be dragged to an old school baby shower. Soups (ask for a sample before you take the plunge): **Pozole Rojo: A tad on the salty side, you could definitely taste all the chili powder and spices used. Lots of hominy and meat chunks. **Potato and sausage: Oh man this was so good, the broth was excellent and had a cheesy element to it with loads of potato chunks and small pieces of sausage (wish I had more). **Chicken and Dumplings: Meh. I wouldn't get this again, I felt like I was eating chicken pot pie filling with dumpling chunks. The CDumps were still edible but it was a tad on the heavy side. I'm still not done sampling at Four Kings, they even make their own pastas, I love that! I was never a fan of eating sandwiches out because they're so easy to make at home but I would never be able to replicate all the heart that Four Kings puts into their food. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked since moving to SA in June 2013. My husband loves soups and sandwiches, especially for lunch. But he works too far away to actually come here for lunch. Originally, Yelp had the hours listed as Mon - Fri 10:30am to 4pm. So we figured we would try it next time we were on "staycation." But then I met Yelpers Melia R. and Angela F. in real life and they clued me in on Four Kings' real hours and pertinent websites. Mon - Fri: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm http://www.letseat.at/fourkings/menu https://www.facebook.com/FourKingsCafe Cool...I could actually take my hubs here on a Saturday! Prior to bringing him here though, I had the opportunity to to meet up with Melia R. for lunch. She assured me that the "honky" banh mi was very good. So that's what I ordered my first time out. Banh Mi (4 Kings' description) Vietnamese 5 spice pork on a baguette, homemade mayo, carrot slaw, cucumbers, julienned jalapeno, and fresh cilantro. So while not "authentic", this banh mi was indeed excellent! The pork was flavorful. The vegetables were fresh and the carrot slaw had a nice amount of acid. Minor gripes: 1) wish the bread was toasted & 2) wish the jalapenos had not been seeded. I like spicy foods. At least, they were able to give me some sriracha. I also had some of Melia's roast beef sandwich on my maiden voyage, which was quite tasty. This past Monday, my husband and I both had off for Presidents' Day and Four Kings was open. So we stopped by for lunch. Hubs had the banh mi. He loved it! I had the curried chicken salad special, which was very good. We also got the soup of the day (some sort of veggie soup with bacon). That was also very good. Only 2 trips in, but it's safe to say that I am a huge fan of Four Kings!!! Definitely looking forward to going back and trying the rest of the menu. Doesn't hurt that the staff are super nice and treats everyone like family. They totally remembered me from my 1st visit and greeted me with huge smiles and "welcome back!" Like I've said before, awesome customer service always wins brownie points with me. Keep up the good work, Four Kings! read more

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The sandwiches are fantastic! I would recommend getting the aioli sauce on the side cause it makes everything a bit messy but it's just so good, but it could be a problem if you have to go back to work wearing the sauce. Super friendly staff. read more

I thought I had rated this place before, but I couldn't find my previous review so here it goes. The Bahn Mi is fabulous. It encompasses everything a perfect sandwich should be. It's full, the balance is perfect, the bread is hot and crunchy on the outside... Paired it with an Asian dumpling soup and a lemon bar. If I could've ordered more, I would've... But there's always next time The Asian dumpling soup is the right mix of flavors, perfectly brothy and the dumplings are small and delicious. My lemon bar is enormous and delicious... But I also saw French toast bread pudding in the bakery encasement... no way!!! (I'll have to try that one next time!) Four Kings, I love how your menu is more unique than a standard sandwich shop. You change it up, but keep it real. You are gaining quite the following! Keep it up! You have won me over as a permanent happy customer! read more

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Pretty tasty bahn mi sandwich I enjoyed today. The sauce on the pork was a bit too sweet for me, and I enjoyed the contrast of the pickled vegetables. I wish there were more vinegar on the pickled vegetables to offset the sweetness of the pork. The bread was freshly baked and perfect for the sandwich. I paired my delicious sandwich with some Zapps potato chips. Yum. I had the best customer service experience of my life from the young redhead running the register. Because of that tasty sandwhich and great service, I've upped my two star rating--way to go Four Kings. This employee with a beaming smile and thank yous to everyone should get double her present rate. She knew every item's description on the menu and was very helpful to everyone. read more

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So this place is a lot bigger than it looks, and apparently is a popular place because almost all of the seating was gone. I don't recall what the sandwich of the day was (I think it was the Cubano) but it was popular because the majority of the people ordered it. But it seemed to me that only two kinds of sandwiches were being ordered, whatever that special was and the bahn mi. I ordered the bahn mi and the soup of the day, Tom Ka. The board didn't (at least from what I remember), didn't describe what the soup was, but looking at their Facebook page, it's a Thai coconut chicken soup. The soup was good, had lots of flavor, some serious mushrooms, rice and chicken. The bahn mi. So the sandwich itself is a great portion...not some rinky dink, overpriced sandwich. I can't think of the kind of bread, but it resembled a hot dog bun. The bread was toasted, which sometimes I don't like cause it kills the inside of my mouth, BUT, it was good. The sandwich was full of carrots, cilantro, slaw, jalapeños, and bahn mi meat. So how do I feel about the sandwich? I feel that when you have something (a dish, or sandwich) the meat should be the center of attention...the lead actor. Everything else is supporting cast. But with this sandwich, everything else outshines the meat. The flavor or the carrots was outstanding, and couple that with the fresh jalapeños, it was a flavor burst. But I couldn't taste the bahn mi meat. I mean, I saw myself taking bites and felt the texture of it, but really only tasted carrots, jalapeños and some cilantro. I would return to Four Kings, but I would try something different. read more

I love a good deli, especially a locally owned one. Four Kings delivers goodness in a lot of ways but, in my opinion, falls quite short in several ways too. I got the good, the bad, and the ugly for ya. Good desserts! Damn good desserts. I didn't even share the Magic Cookie I bought on Saturday. A conglomerate of coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, gram cracker crust, and just creamy goodness holding it all together...mmm! The brownies, cinnamon rolls, and PBJ bread pudding have all been awesome. They look and taste like snapshots from Pinterest. Delicious all the way. Bad sandwich experiences. Every sandwich I've ordered has been just plain and ordinary. I got all excited about a recent special of a turkey sandwich on a croissant with aioli...but then wap wap wap...disappointment. Two lessons were learned from this sandwich....1. Stop getting excited about things on croissants. 2. Stop ordering sandwiches here. On a positive note, the salad that came with the special was great. It had fun stuff on it like artichokes and yellow squash. Yum. :-) Ugly customer service. Maybe it's just me but every time I've been here I feel like the people taking orders are cold and annoyed. Asking questions like, 'Can I substitute the soup for the salad?', and being answered with an eye roll makes me want to walk out. No amount of putting cute hearts on my styrofoam to-go box will correct that eye roll. Overall, it's good, the customer service could be better, and I shall return for the soups, salads, and the items in the bakery case. read more

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Four kings? A local favorite with lots of awesome sandwiches. But this place is known to have a rocking banh mi sandwich. Parking: the parking lot is huge. Plenty of parking even during peak times. Ambiance: four kings is located in a small strip mall which from the outside looks inauspicious. But upon entering the doors of this business the small shop bustles to life. Super busy during the peak lunch period. You can tell this is a local place with lots of military and people coming in for their lunch break. It feels super homey and each of the tables are covered with clear plastic reminding of a grandma. Price: sandwiches range from 5-8 dollars Service: a nice elderly lady took my order. They take your orders the old fashioned way on a note pad and you pass it on to the cashier. Both where super nice and treated me like family. Food: I was told these sandwiches would rock my world and reading the tips I got the banh mi. This isn't your traditional banh mi with head cheese and pate, but this place puts a nice American twist on a Vietnamese sandwich. The traditional baguette was made in restuarant super nice crunch with a soft inside. The vegetables had a nice bite, with some sweetness, saltiness and some zest from pickling. Each is loaded full of shredded carrots on top and cilantro. The sandwich definitely had more meat than a traditional banh mi a great thing especially when you are hungry. To go along with the banh mi I got the vodoo chips which had me under their spell like a 90s Brittany spears music video on MTV. Such a good combo *I got my sandwich without jalapeños but upon getting my sandwich I noticed one small slice Easily picked it out before consuming with enjoyment. Make sure to check your sandwich just in case Overall this place is one of the best lunch time places to go to in universal city. They have limited hours and are known to sell out of their popular banh mi sandwich. Make sure to get here early you never know when they'll be out of banh mi ingredients. Going here and eating one of their sandwiches will make you feel like a king! read more

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Four Kings is head and shoulders above the competition in every way imaginable. From their delicious sandwiches which are crafted from homemade bread and include a wide spectrum of quality cheeses and meats to their tomato and roasted red pepper bisque which takes me back home with that first spoon, everything here is GOOOOOD. The service here is what you'd want from a cozy joint like this. They are super friendly and ALWAYS greet people when they come in, make suggestions if you need help figuring out what you feel like and are willing to strike up a conversation if you're in a chatty mood. I love these people. And on the to SWEET TREATS: Let me stress how I'm soooo NOT a brownie guy of all the sweets out there. With that being said, the brownies and butter pecan blondies are out of this world. A must try for anyone with taste buds. Simply put, this place raises the bar for every other place in a 5 mile radius in terms of food quality and service. THIS is how you not only survive in a world of chain restaurants but thrive as well. I can safely say this is one of my new favorite places in the UC area. read more

Go and get the roast beef ASAP! I don't even like roast beef at most places but theirs is sooooo good!

Great sandwiches/lunch spot, with a bakery next door. Always fresh, timely, and friendly.

Why did I wait so long to come try this place? I finally came yesterday with my daughter and cousin. I ordered a bahi mi sandwich. I have to say it was so good. I was expecting it to be just ok but wow. Wow. It was a amazing. I ate my sandwich and it was so good. My daughter ordered a Greek salad it was fresh and delish. She loved all of it and finished the whole thing on her own. My cousin ordered the Wednesday soup special blue cheese potato soup and he love it. He ate the whole bowl. We enjoyed the art work on the walls. They were beautiful pieces. I'm not sure if they were for sale or not. After we ate all our food I got back up and ordered another bahi mi to go for my husband. We wanted to try the desserts but were too full so we bought them home. Triple brownie, lemon bar and a pumpkin bar. I should of follow my gut and bought 2 slices of the pumpkin bar. When I arrived home I tried to talk my husband out of not eating his sandwich. I thought it would a great dinner for myself but my sweet taking didn't work and he ate the bahi mi all up in front of me. (Ugh). I'm going to have to wait for another day to enjoy another place I can call makes some mouth heavenly foodies. Stars.... 1 star for service 1 star for facilities 1 star for food 1 star over all - star for bathroom didn't visit. read more

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First visit here and I must say that I am a fan I got the Banh Mi sandwich consisting of Vietnamese 5 spice pork, mayo, carrot slaw, cucumbers Julienne jalapeños, cilantro on a nice baguette. LOVED IT!! read more

Never been disappointed here. Their Bahn mi's are just the best. Then head over next door for some delicious coconut pie!

This place is always packed! I always order the bah mi sandwich but know that all of their other items are yummy bc we order from work all the time and everyone's onboard! Also they post daily/weekly specials that are great deals. read more

In regards to the food here, I expected a lot more than what I received. So, here's my short review and points of my experiences here: 1) The customer service was not bad. Nothing impressive, but also no problems. I noticed that the food preparers were not using gloves to touch the food, but as I have seen that in other restaurants in the area, that was not a top concern. 2) The pork and beef used for the sandwiches is fresh cooked, but still has almost all of the fat and gristle remaining on the slices. On sandwiches, this, to me, is very annoying, given that chewy pieces of fat are never appetizing when eating a sandwich. 3) In all honesty, for the quality of sandwiches they serve, they are overpriced. Given my point above about the "fat" on the meat, the sandwiches are about $1-$2 too expensive. Will I come again? Probably not for a couple of reasons: For one, I've had better similar food within a 10-minute driving radius from this location (the "Bahn Mi" sandwich is unique as it is a Vietnamese-style sandwich which I have yet to find in this area, but the fat content has turned me away from getting it again), and for two, my expectations of the food quality here were not met. I'd rather go to the other restaurant if I'm ever craving this type of food again. read more

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Great food and service! I walked in with 12 orders, walked out in a very short time with a completely accurate order. This is one of my go-tos for lunch!! read more

The best sandwich I have had all year! And the cookies from their bakery next door were perfect!

Ummm how have I NOT reviewed this place?!?! Ok. Well this is a simple problem to correct! Five stars for their bah mi sandwich! I don't ever order anything else! The sandwich is always fresh and really good. It's is a combination of flavors and textures which I truly enjoy! read more

What a treat! I had the Banh Mi sandwich, the best I've ever had. So fresh tasting with the carrot slaw and the freshly baked baguette.

Just updating to let everyone know that Four Kings is still the best sandwich shop around! I have gotten to know the staff and the owners on a more personal level and they are all kind and genuine people! Don't miss out on trying the Bahn Mi if you haven't yet! The roast beef and the bahn mi salad are equally amazing! Don't forget to stop at the bakery on your way out! Love love love FOUR KINGS! Support small businesses! read more

Four Kings - I ate it twice in four hours! The bun was soft and the bacon was made to sweet and salty perfection! - Soup Near Me - Universal City, Texas

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