I loved: Strawberry & Cream I liked: Menchi-Katsu Ebi-Katsu Super filling #goodeats They didn't skimp out on the ingredients. No oily aftertaste like a lot of other Sando places. This is perhaps my favorite S&C Sando (until I go to Japan soon!?) read more

Nakama - Strawberry & Cream Menchi-Katsu Ebi-Katsu - Sandwiches Near Me

I found them on Instagram and have been wanting to try them every since. They open their order form on Monday at 10am and they sell out pretty quickly. I wasn't able to get the sandwiches I wanted (got to try again next time). The sandwiches are pretty thick and have a strong horseradish flavor. I didn't really like the ebi- katsu (minced prawns). I didn't really notice the flavor of the patty. I wish they can add some kind of sauce or the sandwich (maybe a flavorful mayo?) I also got the menchi-katsu which had flavor and was pretty decent! The menchi patty ( minced pork and beef patty) was kind of juicy. I do wish they add a mayo sauce to this patty. The bread is just so thick and overwhelming. Overall, the service is good (pick up from their location. They bring your order to your car). I think I just got to try the other sandwiches. read more

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RIP Ichi Sando in San Francisco RIP Konbi in Los Angeles RIP my passport which expired before Japan reopened its borders. I placed my order according to the instructions when the form went live in early May. The owner sent me a text to confirm the order. I showed up at the appointment time and place which is a residential area. The sandos were well packaged so no issues there. I'm not sure if I would order again because it does take time to plan ahead and schedule. Personally I never know when the mood will strike for sando time. Hopefully the owner can open a food truck or brick and mortar, etc. option to make the spontaneous sando a possibility. read more

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Found Nakama via Instagram which was a pleasant surprise as I've been looking for a good Japanese sando place. As of now - you order through their order form (link on their Instagram bio) on Mondays at 10:00 AM. Afterwards, you'll get a text confirmation with details on how to pick up. Right now, pick up is either on Saturday or Sunday. You can then pay via Venmo. I ordered promptly at 10 AM and then got my confirmation. We followed instructions and then waited in the car for our order to come to us. Super friendly! We brought them home and got to devouring right away. -Tonkatsu sando: hands down our favorite. The bread is so fluffy and airy, and the tonkatsu is seasoned, juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside. So incredibly flavorful and delicious! -Egg sando: probably by far the best egg sando sandwich we've ever had. Very creamy. However, it did feel like something was missing (like a little oomph or something). -Strawberry sando: end with this as dessert and you won't regret it. Perfectly made whipped cream that is light and not too sweet. Pairs perfectly with the plump and sweet strawberries on the inside and that perfectly fluffy bread. Overall - would definitely return and try again! read more

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Small business that makes Japanese Konbini Style Sandos. They use milk bread and good portions of ingredients. Two of us were completely full after just eating one sando. Very thick! HONESTLY... The best Tamago Sando I have ever had! It was so creamy and custard-like. The texture was incredible! I would definitely order this again. The Ebi Katsu Sando was decent! It had a very potent smell that was lingering in my car for a while unfortunately... The flavor was pretty great though! Fresh thinly sliced cabbage and crispy katsu. The patty was quite thick. The sauce was creamy and had a mustard flavor to it. Pretty tasty~ read more

Nakama - Ebi Katsu Sando & Tamago Sando - Sandwiches Near Me

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You can stay updated with their business through their Instagram (@NakamaSJ)! The presentation of the sandwiches is so pretty! The packaging is minimal but very pleasing. My group ordered the Torikatsu, Tamago, and Strawberries and Cream Sandos. - Tamago ($10): This was so creamy and the egg yolks were custardy. I liked how there was a bit of seasoning on top to add more flavor. It was good for the first few bites but then I got tired of eating it. - Torikatsu ($16): This was so flavorful! The chicken was crispy and juicy and the mustard mayo gave it a pickled taste. The house sauce also balanced out the pickled taste. This is best eaten right away since the breading and milk bread can get soggy. I just put mines back in the air fryer and it tasted good! - Strawberries and Cream ($10): This one was a pretty basic and easy sandwich to eat! There was nothing tooo special but their bread was very fluffy and the strawberries were sweet! FYI: These sandwiches are pretty dense/heavy meals since there's a lot of bread. We were so full from the sandwiches that we barely had dinner! read more

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I had to try 2 times before I was able to get my order in and I'm glad I did! Bread is soft and delicious. Ebi katsu: good and huge! Really good flavors. This bread was a little toasted and best eaten asap! Strawberry and cream: our absolute favorite! The cream was delicious that I honestly would've loved just the bread and cream. Strawberries were fresh. Tamago: good, but I wish it was a little more creamy. Definitely the best egg sandos in the area, so I'll definitely get it again. read more

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I came across this place from one of their instagram posts being shown on my feed! I was curious to try it out, since I never had Japanese sandos before. I got the Torikatsu Sando ($14) & the Strawberry Sando ($10). These two were very tasty, and the mustard mayo gives it a unique taste to the overall sandwich. The chicken was crispy and tender, and it really filled up me for lunch. I also didn't expect this to be this big, so I share it with my family, which they all enjoy :) As for the strawberry sando, the strawberry was really sweet and pairs well with the cream and bread. Perfect for dessert! read more

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Searching for visually appealing food then please add this to the list. Japanese sandos have been on our must try list but there are not many places in the Bay Area that do it. Surprising right, to be restauranters here's a free tip and probably a ready instagram foodie market. Now this place is exclusive and have to get your order in by 10 am. The send you an invoice to pay via any of the apps. Once you get your foot in the door then there is some room for changes. The sandwiches stay for a few hours and so great for picnics and small parties. They do cost a bit and so it can quickly add. The tamago egg sando wil require something else to fill your appetite. The meat ones are probably more filling. You may need to add some spice if you like food on the spicier side. Definitely something to try to get over the visual cravings. read more

Nakama - Tamago Egg Sando and strawberry cream sando - Sandwiches Near Me

FLAVOR (5/5): A girlfriend of mine brought a few sandwiches from here for a picnic, I tried the tonkatsu sandwich and it was delicious! Definitely reminds me of the ones I see on tiktok from Japan's convenience stores but elevated! Definitely would be down to try their other sandos! INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): It's nicely packaged and definitely mindfully made! A showstopper for sure at our picnic. SERVICE (X/5): I didn't order here personally so can't speak on their service first hand! TAKEAWAYS: If you're looking for something cute to bring on an outdoor date, I would definitely recommend! read more

It's tragic that I'll have to leave a one star review for this "business." I love heading to local pop-ups, and there's nothing better than supporting small businesses in their passions. However, after a recent pop-up, Nakama is a disaster, to say the least. As per mentioned by a recent review, this establishment had major delays for pick-up, resulting in me being unable to receive the food I had paid for. I requested a refund in which this business agreed upon, but I had heard nothing back. I asked for a follow-up, and they said they would still keep their word, but alas, nothing yet. While I must confess that the customer service was kind in our exchanged messages, its actions that speak, not words - and they did not keep to it. If I may recommend a fix for Japanese sandos, here are a few local spots I'd recommend supporting: Tadaima in San Francisco Cafe Okawari in San Francisco Clover Bakery in San Jose I went to a local 7-Eleven for my tamago sando fix, and unlike Nakama, they actually provided me the product I had paid for. read more

Just an update to my experience the business has offered a satisfactory resolution for me I wish more businesses would take their lead and also do this. taking accountability and working with their customers this has given me hope and the heart to try to eat this vendor again read more

Nakama - Came expecting this was disappointed - Sandwiches Near Me

The perfect picnic food! Found them randomly on IG (nakamasj) They take preorders every Monday unless otherwise stated for Saturday and Sunday pickup. Their order form is on their IG bio and opens up at 10am. I clicked at like 10:10am and half the sandos already sold out so you gotta get your order in quick! I got 2 different sandos. Cant wait to try more in the future Torikatsu (chicken thigh) 5/5: soo good the chicken was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The slaw complimented perfectly and the mustard(?) gave it a nice kick as well. Would def get this again! Menchi (hamburger like meat) 4.5/5: Wasnt sure if I would like this but it was pretty good. Def well seasoned and crispy. read more

Nakama - Top: torikatsu Bottom: menchi - Sandwiches Near Me

Review for my visit on 1/15/2023 FYI NOT A PHYSICAL RESTAURANT NOR IS IT A WALK IN PREORDER REQUIRED! To start off Nakama is a Japanese Konbini Style Sandos concept. I've been waiting to try Nakama since 2022 and I finally had the chance and time to secure my order. So on Monday at 10am you go onto their instagram and follow the link to their form and you add everything you want to your cart choose either saturday or sunday pick up a time then you hit checkout! Once you check out he will reach out via email with your receipt and ask you to submit your payment on Venmo which is tagged on the email. From there Dan will personally text you and confirm your order and time for pick up. On the day of pick up you follow his instructions and arrive at the location he shared and text him when you arrive and he will have your stuff bagged and ready for you. So lets talk about how his sandos are because I ordered one of everything except for his strawberry sando, but he gave me it on the house to try so very much appreciated Dan! Tonkatsu (Pork) Sando $16: I've had my fair share of tonkatsu's in my days and I gotta say Dan has done an amazing job, im UNSURE how he gets his pork so tender but there is no resistance to each bite, but there is still a bit of a chew. If you press down on the meat you see this bouncy response and the pork glistens some nice juice. I wonder if he sous vide his meat before he breads it up and deep fries it? Who knows! I really love how he sparingly uses that tonkatsu sauce (Brown sauce inside) because it can become a bit too tangy or overpowering, he really gives the protein a chance to shine in unison with the milk bread and cabbage. I overall give his tonkatsu a 4/5 stars. Its not the best I've ever had in my life, but it definitely is solid for The Bay Area. Ebi-katsu (Prawn) Sando $16: What I can say is if you LOVE shrimp/prawns, this has the shrimpiest flavor in every bite it was insane. Theres actual pieces of prawns inside where some bites you get this nice crunch from the whole prawn, and im unsure if he has blended prawns in there as well as the whole prawns, but this was REALLY good. I do want to warn you guys that this one should be eaten ASAP as the prawn juices really makes the breading soggy and this was the LEAST crispy of the bunch but the flavors were so strong it blew my socks off. I believe if you added a bit of kewpie mayo to this you can have an even better party in your mouth but thats just my opinion. I give the shrimp sandwich a 4/5 stars Torikatsu (Chicken) Sando $14: #1 item on the katsu side of the menu for me. The chicken like tore itself right off with EASE with each bite. The chicken was neither dry or bland, it was JUICY & TENDER AF and carried such a flavorful kick to the tastebuds. I could not help myself for going back for a second, third, and even fourth bite of this sandwich. I also hve to add that the breading on this guy held up the best too, the chicken was SO crispy the texture plays such a significant role when you're aiming to enjoy these sandos and this one excelled in that. I give the chicken a 5/5 stars Menchi-katsu (Beef/pork) Sando $14: Imagine a hamburger patty, breaded up and deep fried that is menchi katsu. Let me just tell you, if you LOVE hamburgers this right here is fighting head on with the chicken for the crown for Katsu sandos. The beef/pork patty was so flavorful and it held together so well. Menchi is a bit more obscure so if you get a chance PLEASE try their menchi, its solid! I give menchi a 5/5 stars Tamago (Egg) Sando $10: soft-boiled egg salad, generally egg salad sandos are the one thing that ALWAYS gets me. Dan your execution of a tamago sando is pure perfection, idk how the texture of the egg got like that, but its like whipped or smushed into this CREAMY HEAVENLY goodness. And the color of that yolk is it jidori or what!? This is the BEST eggsalad sando I've ever had the pleasure of feasting on. I could honestly go for 2 of these bad boys weekly. Like this sando deserves a 10/5 stars. Strawberries and Cream Sando $10: OKURRRR marscapone vanilla cream with the freshest non tart strawberries. I didnt order this because I thought to myself, HOW good could it be right? Well Dan I am so happy you gave me this to try, because I had NO idea how delicious that marscapone vanilla cream would be in that sando... and how did you pick your strawberries to be so sweet? 10/5 Stars hands down. Overall, I appreciate how this concept gives Nakama a small menu to work from and that gives them ample time to really PERFECT their 6 sandos and make it the best they can be. This concept as far as I know is unique to Nakama for The Bay Area and they are on the right path to being something niche that everyone will start flocking to Nakama to enjoy one of the only and possibly BEST Japanese Sandos The Bay Has to offer. Everything is solid, but not everything is at it's BEST yet, I will continue to monitor the growth! read more

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Ordered the Torikatsu Sando and Strawberries & Cream Sando...both were amazing! The Torikatsu Sando had a satisfying crunch and the flavors were delicious together! I'm usually not a fan of mustard, but this mustard mayo elevated the sandwich and made me want more! The Strawberries & Cream was my first ever fruity sandwich, and I loved it as the strawberries were all ripe and sweet, and paired with the cream and milk bread made this such a yummy dessert!! I just wish this sandwich was a little bigger! I ordered online through the instagram, and orders open every Monday at 10 am. I recommend ordering as soon as they open, as one time I tried ordering a couple days later and almost everything was sold out! Everything is very organized as you receive a confirmation email and link to Venmo for the order, as well as texts from Dan who gives you more information about how to pick up your order. Overall I had a great experience, and would definitely recommend to others! read more

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Ordered via Instagram. Can I just say, these were better than I expected? The milk bread they used was SO fluffy, fresh, and thick. The chicken katsu in between the bread was juicy and large. The slaw was tasty with hints of horseradish or wasabi flavor. The Strawberry sando was also outstanding. Same bread, yet so simple and delicious. The strawberries used were high quality and flavorful. I was expecting watery, tart strawberries, but this was not that. The cream was lightly sweetened making the perfect match for the strawberries. They still were pretty decent few days later too! Not recommended, but those sandos were really filling and I couldn't finish them. Yum! It would be awesome to see them open a storefront one day. read more

Recently preordered from this place after a failed attempt at winning their Instagram giveaway :') I'm glad I got some sandwiches in my hands one way or another! The order and pickup process was easy to navigate. I used the site linked on their Instagram, paid for my order using Venmo, and received a confirmation text with a pickup address. My family and I enjoyed the... - Tamago Sando: This was my first time trying a Konbini-style egg sandwich, and it was pretty nice. The egg salad itself was smooth and custardy, and there weren't any bold flavors taking attention away from the star of the sandwich. But it all started to feel one-note after a few bites. That's just me, though. Any egg enthusiast would appreciate the craftsmanship here. - Strawberries and Cream Sando: Really tasty and on-par with some of the other strawberries and cream sandwiches I've had in the Bay! I appreciate that it delivered on creaminess without feeling greasy. Strawberries were of great quality, too. - Ebi Katsu Sando: This was my favorite of the bunch. It's easily twice the size of the aforementioned sandwiches, and it packs in a lot of flavor. I thought the minced shrimp was fresh and hearty, while the mustard mayo brightened up each bite. The toasted milk bread also added a great textural component. Would come again for the Ebi Katsu Sando. But I might throw in a Strawberries and Cream if I want to treat myself :) read more

Nakama - Ebi Katsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me

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This review is only about the shrimp (ebi) katsu sando. I truly hate to say this, but it was the worst katsu sandwich I've ever had. The shrimp was over fried and dry. The bread was far too thick, each slice being thicker than the shrimp. The sauce was a weird mustard taste. Never had that on a shrimp katsu sando in Japan. Whenever I go to Japan, I can just about survive on konbini sandos. I'll eat 3 a day. But I could barely eat 1/4 of this sandwich. Threw out the rest. And the price (about $16) was a rip off. You couldn't pay me to eat a sandwich this bad. read more

Holy shit. These are the best sandwiches I've had since Japan. You can only order through their Instagram but it's worth it.

The service was very quick and responsive. I really enjoy the sandwiches. My favorite was the metsu sandwich and the strawberry. Would definitely go again. read more