Sanwitz put a Filipino twist to your usual sandwiches, which makes it unique. The shop is small with only 4 tables, although people don't spend too long here and the turnaround time is about 10-20 minutes for one to finish their meal. We ordered the Ribeye Caldereta ($18), Chicken Bagoong ($14), Vinegar Fries ($5), and Iced Ube Matcha Latte ($6). The sandwiches are so delicious, but so messy. Just prepare to need a lot of napkins and wipes for your hands, but also prepare for the flavor explosion in your mouth. The ribeye is chopped up so the fillings fall out from all the sauce in the sandwich. The chicken was a bit easier to handle, but I also got the shrimp sauce on the side, which helped make the sandwich less saucy and messy. Both amazing, just depends on your mood. I expect the other sandwiches to be just as great too. As for these vinegar fries, I know they may sound strange. But if you like vinegar chips, you'll love these. The fries are thick and crispy dusted in a vinegar seasoning that really gives it a special oomf. It's nothing like you've had before. I do have to noted that you gotta have these right away, as I had some leftover which weren't as good anymore. Also loved my ube matcha that had a nice balance of both flavors. Such a great casual spot with unique sandwiches. Great to grab on a nice day and enjoy at the park nearby. Just remember to bring hand wipes and sanitizer cause it will get messy. But as they say, the messier, the better. read more

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Came to Sanwits after seeing this Filipino sandwich spot all over social media. As a Filipino, I was definitely curious to see how authentic the food was and whether it lived up to the hype. They have several different sandwich options, and I decided to go with the Lechon Dip. Honestly, I was pretty underwhelmed. The sandwich itself was fairly big and came with a dipping sauce that was actually really good. However, the lechon wasn't crispy at all and was a little too fatty for my liking. I was hoping for a better balance of crispy skin and meat. The sandwich was also pretty soggy and started falling apart as I ate it. The other components of the sandwich didn't really stand out either, so it mostly tasted like pork belly asado on bread. I also tried my friend's Makati BEC, and it was pretty standard, nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out to me either. There's limited seating inside, but we were able to find a table. I did like the interior and how they incorporated different Filipino elements into the decor. I was thinking about trying the halo-halo but ended up passing on it. Overall, I really wanted to like this place, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The sandwiches felt more Filipino-inspired than authentic Filipino food, and for all the hype I had seen online, I was expecting a lot more. read more

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One of my favorite lunch spots in the city. Not much seating, but a lovely grab-and-go place. Their menu is minimal but honestly covers a lot of favorites and Filipino essentials with a NY twist. The chicken sandwich was wet but sooo delicious! Just a little messy. The drinks were the best part. Staff was friendly and helpful! read more

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I'm always thrilled to see new Filipino restaurants pop up in the city, so I of course had to try Sanwits. This shop brings Filipino flavors to American sub sandwiches, so I wasn't expecting a close adaptation of the traditional cuisine. The mac and cheese, though, was nostalgic. It was exactly the dish I'd enjoy at Filipino parties, sweet as baked mac ought to be. The halo halo was a perfect treat on a warm day, and I'm pleased to see it served generously with ice. (I'm seeing a trend where halo halo has significantly less ice, which is wrong to me. I'd argue that ice is the main ingredient!) I did wish it had more laman (toppings), like nata de coco and flan, but it hit the spot nonetheless. Now, I enjoyed the lechon sandwich, but the flavor didn't quite do it for me. It tasted familiar, but I couldn't pin it to any specific Filipino dish. I will say, the elements were well executed: the pork tender, the bread soft, the chicharron MARVELOUS, and the sabaw (jus) lightly salted. Overall, I enjoyed my meal at Sanwits. I'm interested in trying other flavors - perhaps I'll find something that's up to my taste! read more

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Sanwits is a tiny Filipino sandwich shop in the East Village. They have limited food items and drinks in their menu; customers won't find it hard what to get. I got their Chicken Bagoong x Calamansi. Both were okay. Staff were competent. Service was spot on. Prices were a bit expensive. Seating area is very limited and cramped. Overall, I had a nice little meal. read more

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I ordered the lechon dip and a honey calamansi fizz. Here's my thoughts: Pros: fair pricing, good quantity, fillings were good Cons: very tight and uncomfortable interior, sandwich was so messy and I used so many napkins during my meal, and the bread was very stale. Dipping it in the jus helped but I couldn't overlook that it was so hard and chewy. Overall a good spot to try for something creative and flavorful. I'd recommend coming for lunch so that you can guarantee yourself fresh bread. read more

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Freshly opened by the Unapologetic Foods group, Sanwits has landed in the EV. Early patrons definitely got a taste of the Unapologetic hospitality. Despite being a really small space doing quick service business, the hospitality touchpoint started as soon as people walked in. The co-owner of Unapologetic greeted me at at the register and showed me paper-lined basket of different breads as he walked me through each sandwich and bread paring. Midway through his bread presentation, he greeted new patrons who trailed in a few seconds after me. Behind the cash wrap, EC and Unapologetic partner Eric Valdez was seen putting together sandwiches. In a one-two punch, Valdez has been killing it and making headlines at Naks, a Filipino sit-down restaurant by the UF group. The BEC was sold out during my visit but I was able to try the spam sanwits and the mushroom adobo melt. The spam was made in-house and the entire sandwich tasted adjacent to a brunch burger or (lord forgive me) a big mac (it's the special sauce and the lettuce combination). The mushrooms in the mushroom adobo sandwich tasted amazing. There was a mix of mushrooms, which I greatly appreciated, and then a hint of sweetness from a source that I cannot put my finger on due to my lack of Filipino pantry knowledge. Both sandwiches were a little messy and tasted best when hot. Sanwits only has about 3-4 tables inside with no outdoor seating at the moment. With its current hours of operation, it's convenient to take your food up one more block to Apollo Bagels to enjoy the sandwiches while sitting on the Apollo benches after they close. read more

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My boyfriend and I ordered half of the menu. The chicken sandwich was flavorful and juicy, definitely my favorite. However, the bread does get a little soggy with all the sauces. The pork belly sandwich was good. The highlight is definitely all the Krispy pork pieces. There's two chunks of pork belly sandwich between two slices of bread and a sauce for you to dip. If you're a pork lover, I would recommend this one. The beef was also really good. Lots of flavor. But a little dry for me. The vinegar fries are coated in a ton of vinegar salt. they're on the thick soft side more like steak fries. We also got the lumpia, which was amazing, but there's only two pieces The halo halo was good as well jackfruit/coconut on the bottom was a little sour the one that I got but the Ube flavor was great read more

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I found this place on TikTok, which honestly just speaks to the whole TikTok-ification of NYC dining at this point--because clearly I wasn't the only one. The spot is tiny, like maybe 3-4 tables max, and it was packed wall-to-wall when I got there. At one point, one of the workers was actually asking people who had already ordered to step outside to free up tables and wait out there. Normally I wouldn't care, but on a super hot, humid day right before a rainstorm... that definitely tested my patience. I was originally planning to get a sandwich, but once I saw the chaos (and people basically being told to wait outside in the heat), I quickly pivoted. No way I was standing around sweating for a $18 sandwich that still had to be made. Honestly though, I'm glad I did. I just got the mac & cheese and it was super flavorful--kind of gives hamburger helper vibes with a slightly sweet, tangy twist. And for $6 in NYC, I really can't complain. Crowded situation aside, it hit the spot. read more

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Although the food was really dense it was really flavorful. The meat on both of the sandwiches were tender and the dip from the lechon one paired nicely. Although the seating was cramped I appreciate that they had seating at all in such a tight space. read more

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These might be my favorite sandwiches in New York City. I was blown away by all three that I tried. We ordered: * Ribeye Caldereta * Lechon Dip * Chicken Bagoong My favorite was the Lechon Dip. The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the rich, savory pork pairing perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple. The crunchy chicharrón added a great texture that really brought the sandwich together. The Ribeye Caldereta was absolutely packed with flavor, and I loved how saucy it was. My only complaint was that some pieces of the meat were a bit too fatty for my taste. The Chicken Bagoong was excellent as well. The bun was incredibly soft, the chicken was fried perfectly, and the flavor was fantastic. It actually reminded me a bit of a Thai curry, with a subtle kick that kept it interesting. I was a little disappointed by the mac and cheese. It could have used more flavor and a creamier, saucier texture. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the service was impressively efficient. Our fairly large order was ready in about 10 minutes. There is some seating inside, but if the tables are full, I highly recommend taking your food to Tompkins Square Park, especially on a nice day. Overall, this place is absolutely worth a visit and serves some of the best sandwiches and authentic Filipino flavors I've had in New York City! read more

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I got the lechon dip which was very flavorful although a little messy. I really liked how they added Chicharrones in the sandwich. I also shared the vinegar fries which were different and enjoyable. The server was very nice and friendly and helped me choose which sandwich to get. The ambiance is cute but not that suitable for dining in since it's pretty small inside. I love a place that gets creative with traditional foods and flavors! read more

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Off to a good start. I had already eaten so I didn't try the sandwiches and just got the lumpia to go. Mom thinks there should be more but I actually think the prices are fair for this day and age. Lumpia was good - some crispiness on the wrapper and a meaty bite. The accompanying sauce has a little heat. I'll be back to try the sandwiches. Fyi - this restaurant is in the same family as the group that does Naks. read more

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Great chicken sandwich. So many flavors and yet they all work and don't feel like overkill. Highly recommend.

I went twice and I really wish they opened earlier. The food is delicious. I tried just about everything but I only got photos from my first visit. One of my favorites is the chicken sandwich it came out hot and crispy I was burning my mouth eating it, the Mac and cheese was also at the top for me with the rolls and the ube matcha was lovely wish they has larger sizes. Last but not least best halo halo ever. There's only a few tables so its hard to get a seat but take it to go and eat in the park. read more

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damn. this was delicious. i'm writing this just minutes after stuffing my face, and i had a lovely time doing so. sanwits is bringing the sauce. i wanted to try everything but ended up on the lechon dip sanwhich. saucy, slutty, insane. the auju (idk how to spell it) was like a pork adobo fat, and it was insane. prices aren't bad, inside is super small so be prepared to take it out if needed! no line on a saturday at 7pm. read more

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I was so excited to try this place but ended up disappointed. I got the chicken bagoong which was indisputably the messiest sandwich I've ever had in my life. Flavor was decent but very heavy. I ate about half of it and then threw it away. Am interested in trying other items on the menu but I don't ever need this sandwich again. read more

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Husband wanted to try their sandwiches on Father's Day. Got the lechon dip, ribeye caldereta, spam sanwits, lumpiang shanghai, vinegar fries and 2 halo-halo. Favorite was the ribeye caldereta. However, as I was eating the halo-halo I almost swallowed a sharp piece of plastic that was in the halo-halo. I emailed and messaged on IG but unfortunately there was no response. Being Filipino, we wanted to support this business but are a bit disappointed. read more

Sanwits - Sharp plastic found in halo halo - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

We came in to their sister restaurant, MASALAWAL & SONS on August 4 at 7 PM and ordered two dinners from the Restaurant Week $45 3-course menu, pointing to what we wanted from the Restaurant Week Menu. We paid by credit card and we assumed that our Server Gabe C. was charging us the Restaurant Week price. Instead, he charged us for each course, including for dessert, which we didn't even order (there was only one dessert on the Restaurant Week menu). We didn't notice until we got home that we had paid the full price for all of the items, including the dessert. WE EACH ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE RESTAURANT MULTIPLE TIMES VIA EMAIL AND TELEPHONE, BUT THE RESTAURANT NEVER RESPONDED. I attempted to have my credit card company assist me with the dispute, but the restaurant claimed that since I had paid the full price, they were not responsible. Oh course, I should have looked more closely at the bill before I paid, but most restaurants would have acknowledged their error, apologized, and reimbursed us for the overcharge. But these are truly, terrible, arrogant people. Unapologetic Foods owns Masalawala & Sons, Damaka, Selma, Adda, Kebabwala, Rowdy Rooster, Naks, Sanwits, Biryani Bol, so I would steer clear of these restaurants. read more

A friend and I tried Sanwits yesterday. We both ordered the Ribeye Caldereta. As others have mentioned, the place is very small and cramped with only 4 tables. So if you dine in, you feel like your packin in like sardines. The sandwich was very messy to eat, had to keep it in the wrapper while eating so the filling wouldn't fall out. Would have helped if they had cut the sandwich in half. Anyway, the beef was tender but lacked flavor which was disappointing as I love Filipino food. I might try another sandwich in the future but probably not anytime soon. read more

Big H approves. Very good lumpia. Big H loves Filipino food. Big H loves the service as well.

Would definitely come again my girlfriend is from the Philippines so she wanted to go to this place and I got the lechon dip, makati bec, lumpia, fries,calamansi drink, and halo halo and everything was amazing. Our only take where we felt annoyed was how we got 2 pieces of lumpia for $5. She kinda felt a little insulted but that's all. read more

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as a filipino, i was super excited to try this place so i got here right at opening and there was a short line outside. we waited maybe 15 minutes and was even greeted outside by a worker. the space is pretty small but expected. we ordered: - lechon dip (2/5: prepared similar to sisig? but a ton of pineapple and the pork was chopped up so it was hard to dip in the broth) - ribeye caldereta (2/5: this really disappointed me because it's just caldereta between bread that's it. & it was a bit sour from usual caldereta) - calamansi drink 5/5 (i think this had pineapple? similar to jollibee) the employees are very nice but i'm also really confused how it's a filipino sandwich spot but there's no filipino workers? the sandwiches we picked also did not live up to the hype. even the bread picked for the sandwiches was disappointing. if I do try again I'd probably go for the chicken sandwich, spam, or the brisket. those did look really good so im sure they're better read more