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.

Pretty good. I wished it had a little bit *more* though. The Duck Tsangwich was really tasty, but…read morewhen I was done with it I was left thinking "that's it?" It was heavy on the duck, but actually a rather small sandwich, and with not that much room for any of the other toppings, so I didn't get a great sense of the mix of flavors. It kinda just felt like I was eating a bolo bao with some duck. Does that make sense? You know how a grilled cheese sandwich does not taste like eating bread and a piece of cheese, like how there's a special new thing that gets created when you make food that specific way? I didn't get that from this sandwich. It felt like I was eating two separate things in one bite instead of an interesting new thing. That's maybe too critical but the ingredients were really exciting, I just wish they were tuned differently.

((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.

Where do I begin??! First of all i must thank my Yelp buddy…read moreSuper K for recommending Sals!! Absolutely delicious subs!! Better than Katz and Carnegie!! Sandwiches are huge!! Its possible to share a sandwich with a friend. My favorite is the da bomb or pastrami. I love dipping mine in Italian dressing.... Service is great! Located in the Astoria part of NYC. You might have to wait but its worth it!! They don't take plastic!!! You need cash!! Oh yeah no place to sit ..so take it the park.. so after you eat you can take a stroll and not feel guilty!

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!!

Pisillo Italian Panini is everything that is right about the world. Authentic, fresh food; smiling,…read moresupportive staff; and an unpretentious atmosphere that gives you confidence in the quality of the food before you've even take your first bite. I'd recommend to my drunk uncle and to the Pope - they might find some common ground over a number 26. There are so few places like this remaining in NYC! Venues that prioritize quality and cultural preservation rather than succumbing to the capitalist appeal of shitty, highly processed, cheap ingredients. Preemptively consider me a regular. See you again very very soon.

Huge, delicious, fresh sandwich! Got the #6. The description says pistachios and I didn't notice…read moreany but I'm still giving it 5 stars for how much they loaded the other toppings on there. Easily enough for two people, so find a friend and go split a sandwich.

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.

Please get rid of "whipped burrata"! I just want my…read moresandwich to taste good. Make it an option

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.

I got the penne and meatballs for dinner with MealPal. The penne was not too cooked despite having…read moresurvived shopping at Fairway and my commute home. The meatballs are pretty decent, but I have made better ones with a recipe I got online for best meatballs ever. If you are on the UES and need to redeem your MealPal credits, this is a good choice to try once. The guy who worked there was nice and at my request allowed me to try the truffle sauce they sold there for $20 for a large container. I guess this is what they use for truffle pasta. However, there is no way I could use all of it in 7 days so I didn't buy it. The sauce was pretty trufflely.

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

Not a fan of Indian food but this place makes me feel happy when I eat there…read more Everything is flavorable , generous and fill the right spot for excellent lunch . Definitely going to keep trying their other items on the menu . Highly recommended!!!! Definitely a Destination!!!!

The store is small and had a good amount of customers, making it a bit crowded to order but no…read moreissues. Waited for our sandwiches outside for about 10 minutes. The Chicken Tikka nan panini intrigued me and I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was tender and well seasoned (asked for a less spicy version). Even thought it was very flavorful it sometimes felt bland and like it was missing something. I think a garlic nan would have brought all the flavors together. The sandwich is expensive but HUGE. Was able to make about 3 meals out of it so it was worth it!