I'm glad that this business thrives despite all the road construction on Dillingham Blvd. Since I've been visiting this location I could swear there must have been atleast 4 new owners maybe. But today there was finally a price increase. I love their bread, but why these sandwiches when we can just make them ourselves at home? It probably tastes better when someone else makes them! Today was one of the busiest days I've seen this place get having to wait atleast 20 mins to get my order in. Only one person working . It's pretty much a clean establishment, added a few more tables to dine in. Maybe do a phone order next time! Enjoy! read more

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Yesterday I came in and ordered for the family. I thought it was OK but the price was good so I factored that into ordering again. Today 3/1/15 I go back to do our weekend order and the prices increased!! I wish they gave notice like other places so it's not a surprise! Now my weekend order cost $15 more when I could have just ordered it with my yesterday order if I had known. So irritated at that. Second, I was waiting for 30+ minutes and I'm getting antsy. I figure I'll go outside. I let her know I'll be back and she says oh your order is right there. Ugh!!! I hate that. If a customer is waiting for their order why can't you just tell me it's ready?????!!!! Horrible customer service on top of the normal sandwich for $12-15 now. I won't be back. Yesterday's service was good though. The two afternoon workers on 2/28/25 were good. Very friendly greeting. And while I was waiting I took a work call so went outside. The guy brought it out to me. Now that's customer service and why the 3 stars. Today was 1 star service. And again the sandwiches are ok. And now the prices are the same as others so not worth it to me anymore. And I just opened it and they're on white not cracked wheat bread. I don't think the person asked me today. read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - I like tomatoes in my sandwich. NOT tomato ends. I want juicy tomatoes in every bite! - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm so SAD to rate it this low but this was based on a collaborative vote between my husband, my daughter and I. To start, yesterday we tried to come here and they had a sign it was closed due to short staff. Since we were in town today I really was Ono for a good "sub or sandwich" so we called to see if they were open today and they were so we decided to give it another try! Location- easy to find but the roads are horrible! Restaurant was ok- clean & quiet Husband's rating: 1 out of 5 stars Ordered BLT on wheat with onions and extra bacon Received: BLT- No onions & did not seem to have extra bacon. To make it worse, bacon was cold :( A lot of lettuce & not enough bacon. Bread was ok. "To many wrongs, not enough rights"- his words Daughter's rating: 2 out of 5 stars Ordered: Turkey on wheat no tomatoes Reason for rating: Too much lettuce She said "I felt like we could have made it this at home" My rating: 3 out of 5 stars Ordered: Turkey Bacon Avocado on wheat with extra onions I liked the bread- it was soft and thick. I thought the turkey ratio was good. Wish there was more bacon and that the bacon was warm (it was cold) also wish there was more avocado. I honestly felt like there wasn't enough avocado- bare to none :( Overall 2 out of 5 stars I don't think we'll be back and or try the other locations. read more

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We came here on a holiday and we actually were going to go to a different place for lunch but because of the crazy rail traffic we couldn't turn left. So instead we turned right and saw this complex with a whole bunch of restaurants and businesses. They have a lot of things in Kapalama Shopping Center. We looked at all the places and saw Machetes Mean Sandwiches. I said ooh let's try there, that's somewhere different. So we all agreed and walked in. We were the only customers in there but the person working greeted us when we walked in. Since it was our first time, I asked what sandwiches are popular. He said the "Meanest" ones were. There weren't kid's sandwiches on the menu so we just got my daughter the turkey sandwich. And my husband and I got something from the meanest menu. He got the turkey avocado bacon and I got the Italian. The person who took our order made our sandwiches. It was pretty fast. We opened the wrap and I was shocked. The bread on these sandwiches is amazing . I've never had such soft thick bread. I'm telling you the bread itself is the whole reason to come to this place. All of us were so quiet eating because we were just enjoying every bit of the sandwich. Everything meshed well with the bread and there was a good ratio of meat in there. I thought mine would be spicy but it wasn't, which was great for me. If you haven't tried Machetes Mean Sandwiches, come and give it a try. read more

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Super friendly cashier and workers! Food was great, you can pick your type of bread and get a soda from the fridge. Clean and spacious area and hidden gem in Kalihi! Lots of parking in busy Dillingham area. Check it out! read more

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I've been coming to this location of Machete's sandwiches for a number of years now. It's in a little mall with Zippy's, Buffalo Wild Wings and a number of other eateries. Parking can be a little challenging if you come during lunch or dinner hours. Other than that shouldn't be a challenge. I guess I'm sort of a creature of habit and always order the same thing once I find something I like. For me it's the turkey, bacon and ranch sandwich which I get on wheat bread. The sandwich is big enough for me to have 2 meals from it. I guess if you are a little bigger eater you can probably take it down in one sitting. If you look closely at the menu there are a few items you can add to your sandwich at no cost. The inside of the restaurant is very minimal, there are 3 tables with some chairs. I don't think I've seen very many people eating in, mostly take out. This is a sandwich shop I always frequent and will continue to go as long as they are around. read more

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CODY visited the Kalihi location CODY ordered the BLT CODY sandwich was next level tasty, with bread so soft and fluffy CODY counter person was friendly and speedy CODY dining area was clean and well organized CODY will return read more

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Went here for lunch one day, because I always wanted to try this place. Sandwiches are one of my favorite foods. Machete's has a good selection of sandwiches to choose from. I ordered the turkey and salami on wheat bread. The bread itself tasted fresh and homemade. It was so soft and fluffy, there's no way they didn't make it themselves. The slices are extra thick, so you need to like bread more than meat. When I ordered, I should've paid more attention to the details of the menu because I wasn't asked if I wanted any of the toppings. The first bite was excellent because I was so impressed with the bread. For the next bite, I wanted to taste the inside of the sandwich, but couldn't. At one point I took off one slice of bread just so that I could taste the meat. My meal came out to be about $17 with a bag of Utz chips and a small bottle of water. read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - Turkey and salami - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have read good things about Machete's Mean Sandwiches and wanted to try them to figure out what is so great about them. My sister got us the Machete sandwich and the turkey, avocado, bacon sandwich. I am not a fan of salami or deli ham but the machete sandwich looked and smelled so good! My husband thoroughly enjoyed it along with my daughter. I ate the turkey, avocado, bacon sandwich and it was ok for me. I would have preferred more flavor to spice it up. But the bread was amazing! So light and airy, with enough density to compliment the sandwich filling. read more

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I live within walking distance to this place and ! often wondered to myself, "Why can't people just make a sandwich at home?" I got my answer after ordering sandwiches for my adult kids. These sandwiches are next level, the kind you can't make at home. The bread is thick, fluffy, and very soft, yet stands up to the fillings The mayo is spread evenly to cover every inch of the bread (very important in sandwiches!). The fillings are freshly made and so very tasty and well made. We ordered a turkey, tomato, onion, avocado w/mayo and mustard and a BLT. Both sandwiches were so well made and my son couldn't even finish his so saved some for a later snack. This neighborhood hole in the wall is a hidden gem. read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - BLT - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Here for these light but filling sandwiches! Ordered the Italian Sandwich, and it was a healthy feeling sandwich (besides the bacon). Fluffy bread, meats, and veggies. Good meal if you don't want something real heavy Ordered through Uber and it was ready in 20 mins! Parking located a few stores down read more

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The person making our sandwiches was so friendly and efficient and the food was delicious!

When eating an Amazing Sandwich it's all about the Bread and here at Machete's Mean Sandwiches here on the heart of Kalihi, that White Bread is so pillowy soft, i almost thought I was in Japan. I'm a huge Pastrami Lover so i had to have the Pastrami Sandwich here at MMS. For a Pastrami Sandwich it was a pretty decent size and it sure was delicious and flavorful. I had it with extra Mayo,Spicy Mustard and Lettuce and Tomato. After sinking my teeth into this Phenomenal Sandwich all I could think about was that Bread. I just couldn't get enough of this Sandwich and it was gone before you even knew it. Definitely coming back here for more of this Yumminess read more

I have heard about this new location, but was forgetting about it when craving a good sandwich. It is so great that they are open till 7pm. Perfect for dinner after all the other sandwich places have closed. Today, I got the Pastrami. Thinly sliced meat with good flavor. It's simple, with only cheese, onions, mayo and mustard. But of course, it's their thick, pillowy bread that sets their sandwiches apart from others. Will definitely be back again for early dinners. read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - Pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was dying for a deli sandwich and this cured the craving big time. The other location ran out of bread when we got there, so we made our way to the Kalihi location. I HIGHLY recommend this one just for the available parking spots. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered 4 sandwiches (Roast beef, Italian, ham & turkey, and the Machete) and it all came out correct and delicious. We added spicy peppers to all of them which gave it a good amount of acidity in every bite. The Kalihi location also has seating!! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and after finally doing it I can checkbit off my list and move on. There was one staff member working when I came in on Sarurday afternoon. Walking in the place reaked of onions. I didn't mind but my husband has a strong hate for anything onion so he couldn't even come in. I ordered a sandwich for me and my dad. I got the #14 (Italian) on wheat. My dad got #8 (roast beef & turkey) on white. The girl behind the counter was patient as I decided what to order but seemed to just be going through the motions. She made my two sandwiches in record time. I was unimpressed with the amount of meat my sandwich had. The bread to lettuce to meat ratio was way off! The bread was soft and pillowy and totally the star of the show. The lack of meat was very disappointing. My Dad said his sandwich had plenty of meat and lacked mayo, which made it very dry. Overall I'm glad I tried it but I won't be back. read more

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THIS IS THE BEST SANDWICH SPOT! The customer service is awesome and quick. Portions were generous and sandwich was very tasty..

We went today at 5 PM & really wanted some sandwiches come to find out they're closed - no sign nothing - ah lose money! read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - Was there at 5 PM, Open sign off - no sign nothing?? - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is my favorite sandwich shop. I come here because the bread is so fresh and soft. The bread is thicker than traditional bread and it holds well when they layer in the meat and veggies. I always get the #8 ~ Roast Beef and Turkey sandwich with extra lettuce, extra onion and no tomatoes. I generally take my sandwich to go and buy chips elsewhere if I really want some. They are always quick to take my order and sometimes they are busy with online orders and walk-ins. They are always friendly and make the sandwiches quickly and wrap them in butcher paper. I think that's a great touch. The establishment is tucked away and has a few tables, but is clean. It has a calm atmosphere and easy to chill if you do eat there. You don't feel rushed and I recommend this place for a really great sandwich. read more

Always boils down to how the pressure is handled. This place used to have killah sandwiches, but lately, seems like they're always out of "this" or "that". Hope they figure out how to do more than just stay afloat, cause I always enjoyed their sandos til of late. Supah manini buggahs came. Das y hahd read more

Perfect location!..... not too many "healthy" options around here lol. I came @3pm and it was pretty slow so even tho Melody was working solo I still got my sandwich really quick! Went to wash my hands, came back, and presto my sandwich was waiting for me! There's 3 tables and like 10 chairs if you wanna dine in. Cold AC too! Lots of parking too read more

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I went for the "Meanest" sandwich...no literally the Italian is one of the meanest on the menu lol!! Filled with Salami, Spicy Capicola, Provolone cheese, Mayo, lettuce, tomato, oregano and no onions for me it's then sandwiched between two thick cut freshly baked bread that's so light and fluffy but holds all the yumminess in perfectly without falling apart or break down under pressure and you get a choice of Homestyle White or Cracked Wheat...trust me you've never had bread for a sandwich like this! Super light and fresh as it's the meanest sandwich it was delightful and filling but not to put you in a coma. This Machete's is located in the Kapalama Shopping Center so you know parking is not the problem and I'm super happy to see they're now open later at night until 7pm though the weekends they still close at 3pm...not sure of the staff here liked that as the unwelcome vibe given was colder than the sandwich I got, well I tipped her promptly, thanked her wished her a great day. Thank you!! read more

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Great sandwiches and service! I will go back again! This is primarily a takeout place, but they do have some tables. read more

Machete's has 2 locations and both have great customer service and food! Although I have to say the Kalakaua location has a bit bigger personality. Everything I've tried so far has been YUMMERS! Order the basic sandwich from the menu and you can add from there. The sandwiches are substantial and I usually have enough for lunch the next day! One thing I wish they had are sprouts and a larger assortment of chips. read more

Their sandwiches are excellent! They make their own bread soft and fluffy! Every time I go to my nail salon next door I buy my sandwich while my pedicure are done. I order their Turkey avocado bacon sandwiches or ham and cheese. Parking is no problem same complex as Zippy's on Dillingham Bvd read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - a view of a restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If I could give a no star review I would. Shame on the owner and manager of this company. Say you're open until seven only to be understaffed and close 4 hours early. If you're understaffed then you come down and keep your establishment open. Such a let down and a waste of my time. If you're not going to be open at least do your due diligence and update the times online instead of letting me waste my afternoon driving to Kalihi. I don't know who to blame in this circumstance but it was completely unacceptable and just one example of owners taking advantage of their employees and not thinking about the customer. read more

was craving a sandwich at lunch! this was my first time and i had to circle around because I missed the parking which is not on kalakaua. the attendant at the small parking lot was friendly and assured me I was in the right place. there wasnt any line and my pastrami sandwich and machete were quickly made. the machete was loaded and the soft white bread really made it extra delish! read more

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The machete was MEAN... the turkey avocado bacon... just "CHETE". ;) With sandwiches, the bread is about 60 percent of the equation for a good or bad sammich. Machete's white bread was pillowy, soft, fluffy, a good amount of "bite". 9/10! But the cracked wheat was dense, hard, cold and dry. 0/10! IDK if this is normal or if they refrigerate it overnight and sell it the next day. The machete sandwich was thicccc!! So much meat! You could almost portion it out into 2-3 sandwiches. The cheese ratio was not high enough (just 1 slice of the 2 flavors). The meat quality wasn't anything to rave about but it was good! The toppings were fresh, appropriately portioned. I asked for extra Italian dressing on the side so my sandwich would not get soggy and they said they can't do that bc they don't have to go containers. Seemed like something that a takeout place should be able to accommodate. The turkey bacon avocado sandwich was the ugly stepsister by far. For just $2 less you get skimped so hard on fillings, you might as well buy 1 machete and byob (bring your own bread) to make a second sandwich. There was barely any turkey or cheese. The bacon was thinnnn and dry. Avocado spread was not real avocado. Major meh all around. I had to add my own extras into the sandwich and toast the bread to make it edible. :( So the highs and lows of my experience translates to a 3 star rating overall. I would go back for the machete if I want a good sandwich from this neck of the woods but I wouldn't bring a friend there or rave about it. read more

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I frequent the Dillingham location pretty regularly. Their Machete sandwich is dah bomb dot com. Meat is always filled so it's hard to get your mouth on it BUT I'm not complaining. Bread is baked fresh daily and is so special. My only gripe is they don't sell their bread anymore. I can just imagine the kind of French toast it would make. This is pick up and go place with limited seating. read more

A hidden gem. Went in with super friendly staff. Quick and made ready to eat. Size is HUGE. Definitely recommend if you're wanting a sandwich. read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - Turkey Ranch Bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Their breads, both white and wheat (yes, I said wheat), are really good. That can sometimes make or break a sandwich. They put a good amount of meat and I like the thinly cut lettuce. I've tried the Machete (recommend) and the roast beef. I think you can't go wrong with any of their sandwiches. I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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Where have you been? Seriously the most delicious sandwich. Today I tried the Machete sandwich which included all the meats. This sandwich was huge! Definitely big enough to share. I'd recommend eating it sooner rather than later because the soft bread gets a little soggy and sinks in. I'm always in the area because of Costco. I will be back soon! read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - Machete sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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#48 for 2021 Craved for an early, light dinner and always wanted to try their sandwiches. 5/5 for excellent customer service with one gracious and helpful worker answering questions, ringing up take out orders, and making sandwiches with clean hands and gloves on. 5/5 for fresh ingredients from five food groups. If you're wondering where is my fruit? Tomatoes are hidden well inside Italian on Homestyle white. Loved how order and layer of ingredients were placed together, surprisingly stayed intact for photo taking and in between bites. Best mayo mix tasting sandwich! I'm not a fan of plain mayo. If I consume mayo, other ingredients have to be mixed with it for me to enjoy or continue to nom, nom, nom. In my honest perspective, I've really enjoyed consuming Italian on Homestyle white because it's not your ordinary sandwich that gives great depth, variety of flavors and textures. Love the fact that mayo mix and everything else doesn't stick to the roof of my mouth. That used to happen to me as a kid and I think that's another reason why I dislike eating plain mayo in a sandwich. 4/5 for Homestyle white which even though is soft, endures if you're only able to eat half a sandwich now, then eat other half an hour later and so forth. However, this soft, yummy bread is not an ordinary bread and has potential to have multiple or multitude of uses for dipping in au jus, special dip, savory soup, grilling, and/or toasting which I hoped for and was a missing element. I'll remember this place for the cool sandwich that opened my mind and heart into a different realm. read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - Italian on Homestyle white - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Their sandwiches don't look like much...but don't judge a sandwich by it's cover! These are soooo delicious. Homemade fresh bread. Plus homemade mayo takes a sandwich from ordinary to amazing. IMPORTANT NOTE: THEY DELIVER! (With No minimum) (Yay). Apparently they have their own app! I haven't used it yet, but plan on trying it to get these sandwiches delivered. I'm reviewing the Kalihi location but they also have a Honolulu location near Ala Moana. I will post that info in my photos for this post so you can have that info. Be warned - they don't do substitutions. But it doesn't matter. They are so good you won't care. We had the veggie on home style white bread, the turkey bacon avocado on cracked wheat bread with Italian vinaigrette, and the turkey on white bread. We added the homemade Mayo. (Because how can you not add that whenever it's an option?) And of course salt & vinegar chips. Did I mention the bread? read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - They deliver their sandwiches. Use their app. - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Have not been to this location. We loved the sandwich at the Kalakaua location and so we wanted to try and give this location a shot. Sandwich Bread was super soft and thick. I'm not sure how they make their bread but it compliments their sandwich so much. I would even say it adds a subtle sweetness to the sandwich itself. Filling They definitely don't skimp on the filling. Good amount of turkey. Bacon in every bite. And avocado spread throughout. Would love to go back and try a different sandwich. read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - Turkey avocado and bacon Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of the best sandwich places in Honolulu! After trying it once and having a okay sandwich, we tried it again and were blown away! The pastrami sandwich my wife ordered was great, except they forgot the cheese. She still liked it but had to add cheese at home. My sandwich, "the machete" was perfect! By far the biggest sandwich I've seen in Hawaii that resembles a true east coast deli sandwich. The Machete sandwich had pretty much every meat on the menu, cheese, and veggies on fluffy homemade bread! Amazing! This is a must try place! Hit them up if you're ever craving a sandwich! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for the longest, and I was so happy to finally order some sandwiches after running so many errands. At first glance, I was slightly skeptical because sandwich places tend to not grab my attention... however, I was proven SO WRONG! The menu showed "mean," "meaner," and "meanest" sandwiches, which I believe was referring to the size and amount of things in the sandwich. I ordered the Turkey, Avocado, and Bacon sandwich whereas my partner ordered the Roast Beef and Ham sandwich. They both tasted pretty good too (not as salty as a Subway sandwich, in my opinion). To be honest, I was not a fan of the prices but when I opened the packages our sandwiches were packed in, I was absolutely amazed at the size! I swear the slices of breads were twice the size of my hand. The Kalihi location doesn't have many tables to dine in, so I do suggest take out. We live about 10 min away, and the sandwiches were not soggy. Service was also very nice. They completed our order very quickly even when we told them to take their time. Overall, a pretty standard place to grab some lunch! My only critique is that I do wish they expanded their sides to more than just chips... but I also could be biased because I do love fries with my sandwiches. read more

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I always pass by this place whenever I'm around the area for Tea Time or Ahi & Vegetable. My boyfriend told me it was really good a couple of times, so I decided to try it out after a dentist appointment before my next class. It's located in the back in between Dairyu Ramen & Curry and Elvin's Bakery at the Kapalama Shopping Center. Lots of parking, but the lot can get crowded, making the drive really narrow, during the lunch and after work rush hours. I went in without really knowing what I wanted as I stared at the menu. The menu was priced as 'Mean' ($8), 'Meaner' ($9), 'Meanest' ($10), and the Matchete ($12.50). So I asked the worker what was popular. She recommended the turkey avocado bacon (Meanest) sandwich (turkey, avocado spread, thick-sliced bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo) with either their homestyle white or cracked wheat bread. I ordered that with their homestyle white. As I mentioned earlier, I had just come from the dentist office... and half of my face was numb. I took a bite but could barely taste anything due to my half numbed mouth. But on the side I could still taste, the sandwich tasted good! The bread was soft and dense with a very small tinge of sweetness. I didn't really care for the bacon but did really like the avocado spread. I decided to save the other half for when my face went back to normal, so I left it in the fridge for a few hours. Surprisingly, the sandwich was exactly the same except cold. The mayo didn't soak into the bread, making it weird and soggy. This time, I was able to taste everything that was described earlier! I thought this place was a healthy alternative. It was kind of pricey in a sense for what I got, but I will definitely be back for a different sandwich if I ever crave a nice healthy sandwich. read more

Machete's Mean Sandwiches - Turkey Avocado Bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm not much of a sandwich person, but one in a while I crave a good sandwich. I see it all the time and always missed the chance to go as they close a little earlier, so I went today during lunch. I was very happy with my choice. I chose "The Machete" Sandwich. First of all, the bread was very soft and fluffy. I chose white instead of brown bread. The bread was baked fresh and not hard at all. Secondly, the meats! Talk about galore! If you love meat, you'll love this one. Over half a pound of pastrami, ham, turkey, and salami. A little more meat than I usually would like but its was delicious. The blend of the vinegarette and oregano with the veggies and meat, made the sandwich very flavorful and yumny. I cant wait to try a different sandwich on my next sandwich crave day. I would definitely suggest this place. Lastly, the service was awesome. I asked for recommendations as it was my first time there and the girl was very helpful and friendly. I even asked to get my halves wrapped separately and they did without hesitation. A definitely must go to sandwich shop! read more

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I was really craving a pastrami sandwich. It was really odd. I don't really crave that sort of thing. But I was on a mission to find a good one. And yelp helped my narrow down my options. I've always seen this sandwich shop when I visit Wing Stop (it's located in the same shopping center in Kalihi). Yelpers raved about their sandwiches. So I decided to go out on a whim and give it a try. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The hot mustard was the perfect addition, the bread was so soft and fluffy, and I don't even like raw onions, but I ate them in this sandwich and it was delicious! I'll definitely go back to try other sandwiches! read more