Had the Kingston. Not super impressed - said the sandwich was "spicy" and there was barely a kick. There was a lot of chicken, but the pineapple, greens, and mayo were unevenly distributed throughout the sandwich. The sandwiches are somewhere in the $11-$14 range. For the price, it's a lot of sandwich. I hadn't eaten all day and so I ate the whole sandwich, but if you're a pretty light eater like me, you could probably eat one half and save another for later. If I was in the Blagden Alley/Convention Center general vicinity, I'd definitely come back, but I can't imagine it becoming a regular spot. Love the concept, but the overall execution was a little meh for me on this first visit. read more

This place was down the street from our hotel. It's tucked away in an alley. The menu is fun with lots of different options. My husband and I ordered the Havana and Seoul. The sandwiches are huge and filled with lots of filling. We ended up having to save half for later. The sandwiches had great flavors! The bread taste super fresh. It's crunchy like a Vietnamese banh mi. Speaking of, we did think it was strange they didn't have a Vietnamese sandwich. Oh well, they had lots of other time options. Overall, It was well worth the price. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a filling meal. read more

SUNdeVICH - Seoul Sandwich w/ Fried Egg - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Loved it. Best sandwich of my life. I had the Beirut and tried a bite of the Seoul one. I'd eat here everyday if I could. I always thought we pronounced it SUNdeVije though. read more

The bread here is so good. I tried the Shiraz for my first visit here and it was pretty good. Definitely very bold in flavor, in terms of the taste of the beef tongue. In some ways, maybe a little bit overwhelming, but perfect with sriracha. Overall, I would come back to try the other sandwiches. The sandwiches are really big, so you can easily share it with one other person. The space is tight inside and it gets pretty busy, so I would say it's perfect to take to go unless you come at an off time to snag a seat. read more

So this was my first time coming to this place and if possible I would like for a manager to contact me. I ordered the Kingston and a drink so my total was 14+. The sandwich itself was ok, my only issue with it is the pineapple in the sandwich was extremely past expiration so the whole sandwich had a spoiled taste. Another thing is the person at the register had not changed his gloves not once. I sat right across from the register and I watched this person take money, scratch face, run hand through hair, pull out phone, cook food on the flat top, and wrap people's food. Because of everything I threw the sandwich away, I would like to speak to a manager asap. When I asked if there was a manager on duty they said no, but I cannot bring myself to pay 14+ for a sandwich from a place with unclean practices. Sorry read more

The sandwiches were delicious (Bruno's Aires and Kingston). Fast service and friendly customers. Didn't check ahead to know there was no indoor seating but it was all good. Will definitely come back when in DC. read more

SUNdeVICH is an eclectic sandwich shop located in the Shaw district of DC. It's part of a building that houses multiple establishments and the direct entrance to this restaurant is in an alley. Don't worry though folks, it's definitely one of the nicer alleys I've come across. Once inside, the restaurant is small, pretty basic with its set up and given the limited seating, seems like more of a take out spot. The sandwiches are what I suppose would be considered gourmet since they put creative twists on traditional items while also using higher end ingredients. They also attempt to offer an ethnic journey through their sandwiches, which are named after and inspired by cites all over the world. I tried the Buenos Aires, Istanbul and Kingston sandwiches. The Buenos Aires sandwich consists of steak, chimichurri and sautéed onions. The meat was cooked to a medium degree. While it had some pinkness in the center, which I prefer, it was still a little chewy. Not a big deal though, my expectations were reasonable. The bread was the perfect vehicle due to it being fluffy yet crunchy, while being firm enough to hold together. Sounds like a great sandwich right? Sadly, two issues came up: bland sandwich and mushy onions. Mushy onions not only take away the primary option for a crunch factor, but they're also slimy and gelatinous. Additionally, the chimichurri was flat, which kinda goes against what that sauce is supposed to be about. The Istanbul is compromised of ground beef & lamb, sumac onions, tomato, tzatziki, and fresh herbs. It was like eating a meatloaf sandwich. While it wasn't bland like the Buenos Aires, sadly, there was way too many onions. In fact, the onions and herbs/seasoning overpowered everything else. Forget breath mints, you need a shower to get rid of that smell. The Kingston consists of jerk chicken, pineapple salsa, greens, spicy slaw and garlic mayo. This sandwich may get the most buzz, but for me may be the most disappointing of what I've had. First off, why isn't the chicken seasoned? I think not doing so is against the law in Jamaica- just saying. Also, there is no jerk sauce on the chicken or in the sandwich; another fail. Lastly, the texture of the chicken is lost because it's pulled or shredded so thinly. Why??? Besides the chicken issues, the flavors were unbalanced. There's a lot of spice coming from the slaw and garlic mayo, but it's very one note. The prices are decent for the area, but that includes inflation. So irritating, especially when the food isn't necessarily worth it. The sandwiches are between $9-$12. Salads are between $8-$9. Sides are $3.50 and $4.50. I wish I could say that I'll be back, but that's a lie. Sure, the concept is interesting and being that it's a small local business, supporting it would be great. There's just that pesky thing of making good food. Mispronouncing a word may be cute, but assaulting my taste buds is criminal. Never again. read more

SUNdeVICH - The Kingston - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Any one that was raised in a heavily accented Iranian family will know where the name of this place came from. Let me demonstrate by relaying a conversation I once had long ago: Loving Persian Parent: Sahar joon, would you like for me to make you a sun-de-vich? Persian child: What exactly is a SUN-DE-VICH? Never heard of it. Loving Persian Parent: You know you eat the sun-de-vich all the time, with the turkey? Persian child:Oh, you mean a sandwich? It's pronounced like word "sand" plus the word "witch". SAND-WITCH. Angry Persian Parent: Why are you giving me English lessons? You think I am estooopid? Make your own sun-de-vich...(next part of conversation is in yelling Farsi)..boroo gom sho, bacheh!!!! Disowned Persian Child: bwahahahaha With that said, I think the sundeviches here are delicious. Probably the best in DC. The Tehran is my favorite. A really simple persian style sandwich but delicious, with mortadella, feta, fresh herbs (sabzi), tomato, pickle, garlic mayo. Basically the way my relatives would make it for me, if I wasn't such a brat. Most people are fans of the Istanbul, ground beef & lamb, sumac onions, tomato, tzatziki, and fresh herbs. It's delicous, but will give you some kicking breath. If you're more adventurous, I would highly recommend the ISFAHAN, it's a soufflé sandwich (spinach, mushroom, walnuts, barberry) with tzatziki, basically it's a persian dish known as Kookoo Sabzi on bread. As far as sides go, the potato salad with the curry potatoes and the tzatziki is outstanding. Added bonus, they carry Sprecher's root beer! Sure it's a little pricey (the sundeviches here are around $10-11) but you pay for quality. It's a little hard to find, I rely on the yelp pictures, and it's helpful to know it's in an alley between N and 0 streets (NW). Now that you have all the facts, go there and get yourself some sundeviches!!! read more

If owner Ali Bagheri's Seasonal Pantry were not a stone's throw away to supply locally sourced ingredients, chances are SUNdeVICH, Bagheri's sandwich shop, would find another way to guarantee freshness and quality. Its mission to serve sandwiches that create a range of taste experiences calls for nothing short of extremes (one of which is using the best ingredients in order to meet its ambitions). Because of this, it is all the more ironic that one of the weakest links in SUNdeVICH's winning formula is something as basic as its distinctive baguettes. They are firm like the best French baguettes or ficelles might be; however, rather than collapsing into an airy interior, the bread here is just dense. Although not egregious, this issue could easily be remedied by simply toasting the baguettes (when each order is placed). Toasting the baguettes as such would most definitely benefit those sandwiches that don't have a warm filling to soften them. Luckily, the different preparations that are layered into the untoasted baguettes are all first rate and prepared so well that the aforementioned shortcomings of the bread, more often than not, usually just fade from consciousness. Named for a different international city, each sandwich here finds its own identity and creates a unique flavor profile from a different part of the world. The Moscow, for instance, shines a much deserved spotlight upon the house chicken salad (made from a blend of chicken, potatoes, and eggs...and, unexpectedly, diced up gherkins that add a bit of texture). This sandwich, which may appear to be the most simple of all the sandwiches on the menu, packs a deceptive punch by virtue of the smooth, creamy blend of its ingredients. The Isfahan, which draws inspiration from owner Ali Bagheri's native Iran, is a sandwich consisting of a soufflé of spinach, mushrooms, and barberries. Dabbed with a light tzatziki sauce that adds a creamy touch to the proceedings, the soufflé, cut into planks, exudes a rich spinach-y taste. Walnuts, which are disbursed throughout the smooth, dark green soufflé, add a pleasing crunchy contrast. The popular Istanbul features long pieces of ground grilled meat (a mix of beef and lamb). The meat, pulled off skewers from the grill, tastes savory and earnestly aromatic as the herbs that accompany it coax out its most favorable characteristics. But, the end product is, ultimately, very herbal (in a way that accentuates the meat but that identifies the confident herbs as the ultimate victor). The Saigon, voted the best offal sandwich by the City Paper, is a take on the classic Vietnamese bánh mì and interprets its authentic flavors very abidingly. The chicken liver mousse and pork terrine are supple (perhaps, even inspired) and taste faintly fatty and pleasingly rich and would, certainly, rival many "traditional" bánh mì loafs or pâtés. Together with its faithful, bánh mì accoutrements (plus a lively sriracha mayo), the ingredients, in total, shine with both simplicity and flair. The Kingston, another SUNdeVICH favorite, delivers a generous offering of chicken cooked in jerk seasonings and that is dressed up with pineapple salsa and garlic mayo. A spicy slaw provides a textural complement and kicks up the spice level in the process. The tenderness of the chicken is striking; and, at times, it has an almost melt-in-the-mouth quality to it. Its only drawback is that the actual jerk flavor is not terribly pronounced. But, taken on its own inherent merits, it's one of the finer chicken sandwiches around. The Havana, consisting of hot roast pork that is torn and pulled into a mix of chunks and bits, is a terrific take on the Cuban classic. Despite being shredded as such, the char and crust that once graced the surface of the pork is still intact; and, the marinade, in which it once bathed, tastes ever present and obedient. As a result, the pork, with equally compliant gruyere cheese and dijonnaise as cohorts, exemplifies the potent and timeless partnership between meat and cheese. Sigmund Freud once famously said that, "sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." And, while it may also be true that "sometimes, a sandwich is just a sandwich" (with it pointing toward nothing else beyond itself), that can't be said of the sandwiches at SUNdeVICH. They symbolize something grand. They have to, and they do. read more

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I decided to make the hike over on a sweltering afternoon to try SUNdeVICH out for their first day open. My expectations were pretty high, coming from the guys that brought us Seasonal Market just around the corner. And generally, I was pretty pleased. I think with time, SUNdeVICH will only improve and become a great part of the Shaw community. You enter SUNdeVICH from the alley off of 9th, and currently there is no signage to exactly identify the entrance, but it's easy enough to figure out after a few seconds, identified by flowers hanging outside of a door, and the address marked on the side of the building. The interior is very cool and rustic feeling. A lot of exposed brick that remain from the space that formerly was a garage. There are 2 tables to eat in at, but it's a pretty small space, so best to carryout. As far as the offerings, the list of sandwiches, salads and sides is pretty extensive. I went with the Cairo, and by dining partner went with the Beirut. I also got the spicy slaw on the side. Sandwiches are between $8-$10, and are quite large, all served on fresh french bread. The Cairo was hummus, cucumbers, fresh herbs, other mixed veggies and walnuts. Overall I was pretty pleased and found the flavors to be quite authentic of a middle eastern type dish. Fresh basil dominated, with a pop of fresh mint. The Beirut was mainly comprised of skirt steak, and man was that a steak. It could barely fit between the buns -- they definitely do not go light on the proteins. One thing that was obvious to me though, was that the universal use of bread may not be the best fit for all of the sandwiches. I find French bread to be hit or miss typically. It is always a bit chewy and makes for a lot of bread in each bite. While the flavors worked well, at times the chewy bread/ filling ratio was a bit off. One bit of a miss also was the spicy slaw. I was expecting something to be a bit more, well, spicy. It was decent, but overall it had a strong taste of garlic. I would like to see this updated to actually have a bit of a kick, even if it is slight. I was happy to make it over the first day, and look forward to going back in a few weeks as they continue to improve. The menu is very diverse, and their use of fresh, local ingredients definitely will make for great diversity throughout the year. A great opening day, and only look for more to come! read more

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Wow. The sandwiches here are fantastic! Plan for takeout. But if there happens to be available seats, consider yourself lucky. This place's entrance is in an alleyway and not on a main street, so it's easy to walk right past it. You should see a small line outside or people eating their sandwiches casually in the alleyway. There is a good selection, maybe a dozen, of sandwiches ranging from Korean to Spanish to many other combinations. 1. Seoul: this is composed of bulgogi with some pickled veggies on a baguette. It's as absolutely delicious! It's well-wrapped in brown paper which helps hold the sandwich together. Ingredients are fresh and tasty. 2. Pulled pork: Yum! Loved this one too. The pulled pork was really well done and not too salty. Again the same baguette, which was really crispy. I was still hungry after eating one sandwich but I think it's because it was so good. Otherwise it was a standard sandwich. This is a must visit place if you're in the area. read more

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There was recently an article published on chow.com detailing "The 78 Most Annoying Words to Read In A Restaurant Review." (http://www.chow.com/food-news/86351/the-78-most-annoying-words-to-read-in-a-restaurant-review/) Sadly, it was missing a few (in my opinion) like "nom nom nom" and "brekkie." But, generally, I found it spot on. One "word" that's on the list that I know I overuse is "hidden gem." But, don't worry people. After this review, I am retiring it. See, I have found *the* most hidden gem in the world. A "hidden gem" so hidden that you have to walk down an alley in Shaw to get to it. Such a "hidden gem" that there's only a printed sign on the door. A big enough "hidden gem" that there's a currently empty showroom at the address listed on their website to throw people off of its treasure. If a place could be a leprechaun, this place would be it. It's hid its gems and "aye, you're not going to find [me] nom nom noms." Crap. But for those who are in the know (which, since it's in a hipstery part of the neighborhood, you kind of have to be), a magical (surprisingly, not on the list of words either) sandwich shop awaits. Using only locally grown ingredients, they have managed to put together a United Nations of sandwich treats (with the type of food stuffed in the sandwich named for a major city in its country of origin). For my first trip over the rainbow, I got their Cairo. Since I'm not a foodie (on the list), I don't know what brined vegetable are. But if the flavors of what they put on vegetable-wise involves brining than restaurants should brine everything. They drowned out the sandwiches' hummus (which I'm guessing was supposed to be its base) since they were so strong and tangy, but I didn't mind one bit. One thing that I did mind was how hard the bread was. It didn't subtract from the sandwich, but I wish they warned that it was not a soft bread in some way. Also, their price point seems a bit too high on the Cairo which has no layers of meat on it. I'm sure with more customers, they'll work it out. It looks like they've got an unused patio to supplement their small two table space. Which is good because this gem isn't going to stay hidden for long. I expect long lunch lines out into the alley in the near future. read more

SUNdeVICH - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I love, love SUNdeVICH so, so much. The sandwiches are inventive, cheap, and huge. And you can bring them into A&D, the bar next door, so even better. Staff is somewhat friendly. Hours are limited, and you better get there early, as I've seen them run out of items, including bread, near closing (9 p.m.). I've had the Kingston (jerk chicken and pineapple salsa) and the Capri (caprese). The jerk chicken was good--better than I expected, and extremely spicy. But the Capri has my heart. I'm obsessed with mozzarella, tomato, basil combos, especially in a sandwich. Normally I like my sandwiches warm, but this one, though cold, is still amazing. Both sandwiches were also good (warmed-up) the next day. Can't ask for much more than that. read more

Three and a half stars. Service is friendly and efficient. The bread is thick and hearty, great for sobering up. I was really looking forward to the Shiraz and the pickled veg was a nice touch, but the sliced beef tongue tasted a little off, like it was about to turn. The jerk in the Kingston was reasonably spicy, but I barely tasted the pineapple salsa and the chicken was a touch dry. Winner of the night was Istanbul-- great flavor combination and the ground meat was seasoned nicely. Havana's a close second: tender roasted pork and semi-classic flavors. Will be trying Madrid and Berlin next! read more

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Okay, totally get why people love this place. Their bread is phenomenal and they hollow is out so your fillings are all snug as a bug (and you can eat it without embarrassing yourself). There's communal-ish seating everywhere that looks like refined industrial HGTV renovation. All of their sandwiches are named after major cities they represent, and range from $10+. I tried to Buenos Aires sandwich (flank steak, onions, chimichurri sauce) which was warm and well balanced. Could barely eat the brined veggies (eew, I tried, and I love pickles, but it just didn't work for me), but I absolutely loved the curried potato salad. Btw, all of their sides are vegetarian except for the Russian salad (chicken potato salad). They also have lots of great craft sodas. A bit pricey, but definitely a lunch/quick dinner treat and a great spot for the neighborhood. LOCATION Yes, like other reviewers have said, it's down an alley. However, you should be able to see the sign without actually wandering down the alley first, so it shouldn't be scary to find. read more

SUNdeVICH - The sides - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had high hopes for this sandwich spot. Tucked away in an alley in Shaw, I thought the prices would be more fair, but I was more excited for the fact that these were international inspired sandwiches with a twist. Unfortunately, I think it missed the mark. I got the two most popular sandwiches, the Kingston and the Buenos Aires. First up, the Kingston was a jerk chicken with pineapple, garlic mayo, and spicy slaw. While this mix seemed like it would be good, the jerk chicken wasn't very flavorful and wasn't stewed in jerk seasoning like jerk chicken should. It was pretty bland and not enough kick for a jerk chicken sandwich. The Buenos Aires is a chimichurri steak sandwich essentially, with onions. While the steak was rare (perfect way to cook it), it was pretty chewy and didn't give off that nice good quality steak flavor. The onions were also mushy, and the chimichurri sauce was bland and weak, you don't get any kick from this sandwich either. All in all, the sandwiches were pretty bland. The meal came to about $15-17 with chips and drink, pretty steep for a bland sandwich. read more

Well this small sandwich hole in the wall happened to treat my tastebuds just PERFECTLY and its personality made we want to come back even more. Warning, the sandwiches are HUGE! Granted, they are around $12 which is a pretty penny for a sandwich but the amount of food you get with it is enough for a meal and a half, I promise you will not be disappointed. Came in with a friend and we split a salad and a sandwich. Should have split a sammie and a side salad because this was way more than enough food. Went with the kingston which was labeled as "spicy" but not too spicy for my taste buds (as I am dousing it in sriracha). Chicken, pinneapple, yumminess. The man at the register said this was one of the more popular sandwiches. The ones with lamb looked intriguing, can't remember the name but the top one on the menu! Also - speaking of the menu, super fun and trendy menu! Written on a chalk board and colorfully well done, loved it. Service was fast and helpful. Me and my friend were clueless souls walking in a back alley of shaw to find this place. If you don't know where it is it definitely wouldn't be able to spot - tgod for google maps. Please note - they are not open on Sundays! Took about 5 minutes for our food to be ready. We sat inside (not sure they have outdoor seating when its nice) but space inside is extremely limited. Probably less than 20 seats and everyone would be packed in nicely, didn't deter us! Best part of the whole place was the atmosphere! I have a new succulent obsession and they had a whole mirage of cool plants on display. Made me want to hangout here! read more

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Disclaimer! I'm Iranian and the owner here is Iranian so it was gonna take something as offensive as the cashier spitting in my face for me not to like this place. But for reals, the stuff here is good. It's pricey, but it's local produce! When we go to these cheap chain sandwhich spots, you're getting a lower quality product. But when you pay 9/10 dollars for a sandwhich, you're doing your body (and tastebuds) a favor. I had the special, the Tehrani, which was Iranian style cold cuts. Simple but delicious. A friend had the Shiraz, beef tongue, mustard, pickled vegetables. I am not a fan of beef tongue, but they managed to do it right. Bursting with flavor. I was impressed. I can't wait to go back and try the others. I have my eye on the Buenos aires next. Read the other reviews to figure out how to actually get to their shop. A little difficult to find, but nothing worth having is supposed to come easy anyway. read more

SUNdeVICH - Tehrani - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Normally if I were going out to lucnch, I wouldn't pick a sandwich place. I don't even LIKE sandwiches. And if for some crazy reason I felt like a sandwich, it's not like it's that hard that I couldn''t just make my own. But Hello SUNdeVICH ! I will never look at a sandwich the same way again. There were 3 different ones that sounded interesting, and the counter guy suggested the Beirut: skirt steak, brined vegetables and hummus. It was terrific. I brought half of it home for my teenager and he declared it "the best sandwich I ever had." I ordered a side of spicy slaw & didn't like it at all, but my friend orered the the tzatziki and that was terrific. They served it with all the tiny end pieces they cut off all the baguettes. There's easily enough for 3 people to share as a side. Yes it is a little on the pricey side, but honestly 2 non-ravenous people could share one sandwich and a side of tzaztiki. Or you can order the whle thing and bring me half. For the first time in my life, I'm in the mood for a sandwich. read more

SUNdeVICH - Side of tzatzki &eggplant - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love local businesses and locally sourced ingredients... And I too live in the Blagden alley neighborhood. But NO! $13.20 for THIS???? So small. SUNdeVICH... Blindly ripping their customers off since 2013. read more

SUNdeVICH - Maybe a $7.50 sandwich? - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Probably one of the BEST, most UNIQUE sandwich places I have ever been to! If you're driving to this cute little sandwich shop, you're BOUND to miss it! Sundevich is located in a hidden alley way (don't worry it's not sketch!). Found it after walking around for several minutes. I fell in love with this place instantly! I am a sucker for sandwiches and this place is truly one of a kind. Basically each sandwich is named after capitals of different countries. The ingredients in the sandwich correlate to the countries as well. Take a look at some of the sandwiches on their menu: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/F7-FwF4nx4jrl7Vwzgx4Qw?select=hazcbn1Ooal7PtO-XiMRwg#1a0eQWq3Fmbdj-nuxgP9fw Everything was so tempting! The boy got the Athens and I got the Zurich. The Athens was like a greek falafel into a sandwich! Ok kinda, not really. The balls of meat in his sandwich looked like the ones in falafels! Except these were lamb meat balls. I went with the Zurich sandwich because I wanted something light for lunch. My sandwich consisted of eggs, apples, gruyere cheese and arugula. Loved the apples and eggs together! The apples tasted like cinnamon or apple sauce. SO GOOD! Great combination. What I loved about their sandwiches are they are served on baguettes which reminds me of Vietnamese Sandwiches! Sadly to say they got rid of the Saigon Sandwich on their menu....but they should bring it back! This place is so clever and I wish more people knew about it! I just love how each sandwich is a country, which makes me want to travel to all these places to try their foods! Sundevich even has these red velvet whoopie pies that look so mouthwatering! The workers are so friendly too! read more

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I love SUNdeVICH because I love long sandwiches on French bread that are packed with delicious ingredients. They're all on the pricier side but I'm always full after I eat one of these sandwiches WITHOUT a side item which is a miracle for someone as hungry as I am all the time. I know I should branch out but most of the time I get the Beirut, the Istanbul, or the Buenos Aires because I need more beef in my life and I like herb-y toppings. The shop is small and really made more for take-out than anything else. I've seen people working on computers here which boggles me but I guess you can do that. Service is quick and there are usually specials on the chalkboard read more

My friend discovered this cozy sandwich shop one evening when we were looking for a place to get dinner. Right when we walked in, we felt a warm blast of air, no cooler than the DC outdoors. Wow! Even more reason to take our food and eat back at our air conditioned hotel. It was totally empty when we went, so we sat down at one of the two large tables with barstool chairs while waiting for our sandwiches. The guys working here are very friendly, professional, and quick. I had the Buenos Aires sandwich, which contains steak, chimichurri, and sauteed onions. Mmm... giant flavorful chunks of meat and very filling. Would totally come back here again to try some of their other sandwich options! read more

*Mobile Review Place Holder* Omg. Had to write this review ASAP so everyone knows. this is a YELP PSA: EVERYONE MUST COME HERE AND TRY THE SEOUL, plus egg and Buenos Aires!!!!! Order one for yourself, and one to take home because once you leave, you're going to want MOARRRRRRRRR. *more to come when I sit in front of my computer ;P read more

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Mouthwatering sandwich Craving a sandwich from somewhere else in the world, come here! The sandwiches are named after global locations and their ingredients reflect the name. Unique and clever I'd say. Which wich? I ordered the Seoul. The Bulgogi was thicker than I am use to but the meat was tender so no complaints. After opening the wrapper, the smell of the sandwich made we want to devour the sandwich in one bite. While the meat was savory, I think their needed to be a bit more balance of flavor with the kimchi. Pricey Heads up, my sandwich was $13.20. I will say though, quality is worth trying. read more

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This place is off the beaten path. Small mom/pop place that has a sandwich from 10-15 counties. Walked in around 1:30 and I had the Argentina's which was a steak sandwich with chimichuri sauce. You can tell the meat was cooked earlier as it was alittle dry, but that happens at chipoltle also so not a major deal. The chimichuri sauce was freshly made and very tasteful. The bread was alight. All and all I would go back and order the same thing. read more

SUNdeVICH - Argentina sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent food! Great selection and service. Could not be happier. You must try them.

Awesome describes this place. Tucked away in a alley it is a bit hard to find but worth it. Wild menu , great food read more

I'm not going to lie, I ate here twice today. I went in with no expectations and left very happy. First time around, I tried the Buenos Aires (Skirt Steak, chimichurri, and onions). When they say skirt steak, they're serious. I saw the guy throw two generous slabs of steak on the griddle and it was cooked perfectly medium rare. I was afraid the inions would be overpowering but they were just right, a bit sweet even. I highly recommend. I posted a picture if you're interested. Second go around was the Kingston, a shredded jerk chicken sandwich with a medley of veggies and pineapple. Also pretty good. Just spicy enough. read more

SUNdeVICH - The Buenos Aires - Delicious - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place has a lot of character, their sandwiches are good. There is a painted wall pointing to its location and you literally walk down an alley to its entrance. They have all the markings of what you would call a "hole in the wall", yet I didn't feel like I was going to one. I guess that can be a good and a bad thing. I came here with a friend for lunch and we ordered the Seoul and the Shiraz. As much as I like need tongue, I think the Seoul is the safe bet for bulk and flavor. For the type of bread used, which is pretty chewy, the Seoul also provides a better meat to bread ratio. I personally prefer a less chewy bread that's easier to bite into. Overall, you can tell they are using good fresh ingredients and that matches their About Me section on their website. However, I would not say the sandwiches rank high on my list. There are definitely cheaper more flavorful alternatives, but I don't think the sandwiches I eat need to be classy. read more

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I went to this place just yesterday with a friend, and we came with hungry stomachs and tired soles, (btw we had also stopped by earlier in the morning and realized it wasn't open yet// my bad) around lunchtime, and the place was tucked away in a comfortable, quaint alleyway with a sign you can't miss. The exterior of SUNdewich was charming and simple, an area you could sefinitely snap a few pics at, then the interior is more small, almost homey (depending if your home is dimly lit or not and space wise). I liked the secluded atmosphere, was alright with the seating arrangement as most seats were packed and closely kept together. We came at 5pm and the chefs and cashier were friendly greeters and surprisingly (also thankfully!) were the last two servrd customers as they ran of bread for the day from what I suspect was a bustling day (ex. Otakon & reg. customers)! I'll leave judgement on that to you though. We ordered two seoul "sundewiches" as the most appetizing from our tastes and arrived promptly about 8 minutes later. They came out in nice brown parchment packaging, the sandwiches symmetric, warm, and beautiful! The sandwich itself was delicious, right, and not too overwhelming. Mmmmmm~~ I loved the fresh vegetables, the crispy greens, the spicy, I think, kimchi infused sauce, lighty soaked into the bread with the not overtly, sweet beef bulgogi. And man.. it was a sandwich that felt... right! Finishing half, it sat comfortably in my stomach without the awful after feeling of being dense or tired. We both ate, admiring the food and left thanking the employees, the last ones of the day. It was a great experience and a place we'd definitely return to to explore to try out again (Amongst, many international choices)! Try it for yourselves, but overall mine was a pleasant time and wonderful place to eat, by my standards. ^^ read more

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Ohhh myyyy gwaaaad! I challenge you to find a place that beats up SundeVich for having the best tasting sandwiches in dc metropolitan and beyond. Every time I go to this place, a million thoughts cross my mind while tucking in the most delicious sandwiches, including "why do i live sooo far away?" and "would I go here everyday if I lived close by?" My all time favorite is Seoul although shiraz and Istanbul are also very delicious! The bread is so fresh and although the sandwiches are on the pricy side, they are very generous with the ingredients/size. I think there's like half a pound of beef in their beef bulgogi. The kimchi and parsley makes the well marinated/cooked beef even tastier. The decor is rustic and casual and it's usually hard to find a seat. I love this place so much and it makes me sad they are closed on sundays. read more

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Nestled into the corner of a carriage house (Platform 9 3/4 anyone?) in a neighborhood mostly popular because of its passing resemblance to Brooklyn, Sundevich has quickly become a Shaw institution by virtue of being the least new thing in an area full of new things. The menu board, with international cities as monikers for each combo, proves to be somewhat of a minefield. The Seoul was exceedingly salty. The Milan was more exceededingly salty. The Kingston was not salty enough (I am annoying) and kind of dry. The Beirut was flawless. The attention to detail is noticeable in many places (they hollow out their french bread / the meat is cooked to order). But seasoning and flavor combinations seem to be amiss more often than not. The overwhelming feeling is that the the owners have probably not been to the places that they named their sandwiches after. In fairness though, the sandwiches I did like are more than enough reason to return. And just like in life, there are always new cities to taste. read more

We split the Kingston. Which is $10 for a decently sized sandwich. Here's why I didn't like it. As with many other places. Sundevich falls into the trap of allowing their sandwiches to be dominated by a robust, chewy bread. While this did a nice job of soaking up the sandwich's juiciness, it pretty much masked any of the flavor present in the chicken. Unfortunately I was nonplussed by the fact that they call this a Jerk Chicken sandwich. It did not at all resemble a jerk style chicken. In fact, it had very little flavor at all. The chicken, which was of the breast cut likely, was definitely overcooked as well. It's like they boiled it for several hours. This left it completely devoid of any of it's natural juices and also provided for that almost sticky, stringy, dry mouthfeel that I deeply fear when approaching a first bite. Although Zagat gave the food at SUNdeVich a stellar rating, I cannot advise you go there based on this singular experience. Look elsewhere for a good sandwich in DC. read more

SUNdeVICH was stop number 2 on our recent 'enjoy every sandwich' road trip. We had read about it on one of those 'best sandwich in every state' lists. There are many of those lists, but the Istanbul Sandwich at SUNdeVICH was intriguing because it wasn't a run-of-the-mill fried chicken or pulled-something offering. So off we went! The menu here seems to promote flavors and combinations from world-class cities, elevated in sandwich form with excellent ingredients and skilled preparation. The Istanbul is a middle-eastern inspired mix of ground (and beautifully seasoned) lamb/beef, tzaziki sauce, ripe tomatoes, and a few other tricks. The bread at SUNdeVICH is incredible. Just enough chew. Substantial, but still thin enough to show off the incredients inside. All components of this sandwhich were top-notch. The balance of flavors and textures was impressive - the smokey spice of the meet, the sweet juciness of the tomatoes against the tangy yogurt sauce. Really great stuff. The portion was so large we only ordered one sandwich and shared it. My only suggestion would be to make a sampling 'flight' of smaller sandwiches so customers can try more than one in a visit. read more

SUNdeVICH - Istanbul sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a place. The name is great (if you are Iranian you would understand) and its a cool hidden gem where you can enjoy a really tasty sandwich. We split the Athens and Tehran sandwich and they were both really delicious. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other options. I know it's a sandwich place but it would be cool if they would have a salad option for the city-sandwiches too. Not everyone wants to eat all that bread everyday... read more

SUNdeVICH - The tehran - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cutest little hole in the wall. Has the most delicious sandwiches- concoctions that I wouldn't even think of getting initially, but end up being out of this world. The bread is super fresh and tasty. Highly recommend read more

Interesting place. We ordered four sandwiches: Athens (4 out of 5 - our rating), Kingston (3), Tehran (3) and Buenos Aires (2). All sandwiches were large, their bread is very nice. We also tried their Eggplant Dip (4). Prices are okay but maybe a bit too high. Service was great. Ambiance is alright for. Sandwich place but seating w is a bit tight. read more

SUNdeVICH - From left to right: Tehran, Athens, Buenos Aires and Kingston (cut in quarters). - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hole in the wall great sandwich place. Many ethnic themed choices I did the Lima and it was delicious! read more

SUNdeVICH - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Can't wait to go back to D.C just to eat here. So many great looking choices on the menu, but I went for the Kingston jerk chicken sandwich. Most places put some lame jerk-like runny sauce on chicken and call it a day but not here. I was rewarded with a nearly foot long sandwich equipped with properly jerked chicken breast. I'm not sure if it was their own recipe or something like Walkerswood but it was a real jerk paste, basted and grilled to perfection. It was not nearly as spicy as I would have liked but they did have some habenaro potato chips to go along with it. They are tucked away in an alley so something tells me this is a locals-only joint even though it's only 2 blocks from the convention center. read more

SUNdeVICH - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia