Amazing sandwich. I got #1 and it was enough to share, but it tastes so good you won't want to. The pork is full of flavor and tender. My belief is that a messy sandwich is a good sandwich, and this is a 3-napkins messy sandwich and only because they provide nice, thick napkins otherwise it's 10+ napkins messy. The bread stood out to me because it tasted so fresh and had a crisp outer shell while maintaining a soft, moist interior. The lettuce inside was super crisp. I highly recommend Un Bien! read more

Un Bien - #1 - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food! Pretty quick even when busy. Great to grab and go down to the beach although they do have outdoor seating here that is also warmed during the winter. read more

I would usually wait to review a place until I've visited a few times (for consistency) but Un Bien is the real deal. I would go back to Seattle just for the sandwiches here, no hype just... Really. So good. We had the Caribbean roast sandwich and the sauteed prawns. Prawns were good, but I can imagine they would have been great with a medium to high spice level (ordered non spicy for the kids). Caribbean roast was excellent. The pork was tender and juicy, not dry or fatty. Friendly service as well. read more

Verrrryyy tasty, yet messy, sandwiches. My favorite is the Press. I'm salivating just thinking about it.

Great find on our way to Golden Garden. I had the prawns in red sauce over rice which was so great because it was delicious and warm. It was freezing out and because this is not an indoor restaurant it was perfect to warm me up. The pickled cabbage on the side was delightful! Everyone else I was with had sandwiches which they are known for! Will come back on a warmer day and enjoy something else. read more

Un Bien - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In a testament to how great Un bien is I've been down twice this past week! Caribbean Roast is the way to go!

Some of the best sandwiches I've ever ever had! I totally recommend the spicy scallop sandwich, Caribbean roast, the press, and the carne and rice (I get the chicken thighs). So unbelievably flavorful and delicious, and everyone is very friendly! Highly recommend! read more

We love this place. Downside a little spendy for sandwiches, and never open on Mondays. I always order the chicken sandwich and chips & salsa. Pro tip: dip you're already delicious sandwich into the salsa. Drip down on your elbows delicious! When the corn is in season always order an extra ear. Totally worth it! The trio plate with chicken breast, black beans and rice is perfect for two picky kids to split. read more

This is a very cool sandwich counter near golden gardens. Hands down the best pork sandwich I've had in this town and nearly my life! I don't know how they get the meat so succulent but then that sauce...! Ooh boy, I'm drooling on my screen. In the off season in the evening the lines are small, so take advantage! They have a few benches in front and then an attached covered picnic area for eating, because you won't want to wait to take these sandwiches home! read more

Love Un Bien + their food but saw something really unfortunate today that was not okay. The woman taking orders made a mistake on an elderly women's order and the elderly woman quickly caught the mistake and went to adjust the order. The woman taking orders was short, rude, snappy, and handled the (minor) situation with no class or appreciation for business. The woman at the counter refused to give her a receipt and claimed they don't do receipts, or that she didn't understand how to print a receipt? (Even though the elderly woman already had a receipt from her initial order so this objection didn't make sense.) The elderly woman asked several times for a receipt and the cashier ignored her and treated this woman so poorly it was unfortunate to watch. Un Biens wonderful but seeing such disrespect to elders who are nervous about being outside and are ordering a takeout meal from a restaurant that's fortunate enough to continue to be open, was really sad & I hope this is the last of the behavior from the woman working. read more

Man oh man their food is awesome. I wish they were open more... or maybe it's goid that their not. LOL. I'm thinking perhaps i shouldn't eat these big ol juicy sandwiches everyday. read more

Great sandwiches!!! Looks like there was some good outdoor seating on a nice day but I took mine to go and ate it at golden gardens park. Will definitely be back! read more

Unplugged phone when we continued calling. Great food but unplugging the phone because you don't want to take an order at 7:50 is ridiculous. read more

Great sandwiches and incredible views in the later afternoon as the sun falls across the olympic mountain range. The seating is all out doors which can prove to be difficult if the weather is not cooperating - something to keep in mind. This restaurant is from the original owners of Paseo and you can tell that the proof is in the flavor of their product. The Caribbean Roast sandwich is a fantastic option - always a go to spot to take visitors in those summer months. read more

I had discovered this place when I saw it on Mark Erin channel so always wanted to visit it. The other day I saw it otw to golden garden beach. We tried the pork shoulder sandwich and it was out of this world!! The meat was so tender and juicy!! The bread was super fresh! Awesome food!!! read more

These were the best sandwiches I've ever had! I had the chicken sandwich and it was just the perfect spicy that I love!

I don't even think it's fair to rate this place as I'm extremely biased towards their sandwiches! I would stand in the rain, snow, sleet, hail... well you get it, for them! They really ARE that good! I order the chicken breast sandwich and I've always bitten off a finger going so hard on it. Connived? read more

i got the fish with rice in red sauce. so good! good amount of food for the price that you pay --great value! can't beat a view either. read more

Un Bien - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing cuban sandwiches. Quick service, Economical and great food. Nothing more to say.

12/10 for #1 carribean roast sandwich. Definitely understand why it's one of the best sandwiches in Seattle. Also went in the summer and if you walk out a little you can even get some water vistas! read more

Sooooo I had to try this place because of obvious reasons. I had to compare it to the other caribbean sandwich joint in the city, Paseo. There's a back story there, but I won't go into it because I think most Seattleites know. I actually haven't been back to Paseo since the whole thing went down so I guess I have to go back to truly put everything to the test. This place is cool because it's near golden gardens and to me it seems easier to park here than their other location, which I have not tried. I pretty much live between the two of them so it doesn't really matter I guess? Anyways, on to the experience! I ordered the caribbean roast and a diet coke. It was like $14.50 I think after the tip I gave. The girl at the register was really nice! There was plenty of seating, really. It might depend on the time of year and time of day though. But there was definitely more than at Paseo, which was like a stressful battle every time I went. All of the seating here is outside, so if it's cold out or really miserable it might not be a super fun experience. The sandwich was really good. Honestly, I knew it would be. If my memory serves correctly it is so similar to the old Paseo sandwiches, you wouldn't be able to differentiate. At least I can't. The bread and the aioli really are the star of the show here, for me, anyways. You could honestly slap any type of protein in there and I'd eat it and be so happy. The sandwiches are messy. That comes with the territory. Make sure you don't unwrap your sandwich to eat it, keep it in the wrapper and unwrap it as you go. Or you'll just have shit spilling out of the bread. My sister got the fish sandwich and it was good, and her roommate got the chicken one? That one was really good- I might get that next time. I think it was the smoky chicken thighs sandwich... I felt really content sitting there on a sunny day, eating this bomb sandwich, looking out at the puget sound and at the Olympic mountains in the distance. read more

The problem with this place is that anytime I'm near golden gardens I have to eat here and only here. So I've been ruined for all other food down here because this place is THAT GOOD! Pretty extensive menu too so don't get stuck on the number 1 like we all do. Thanks for existing Un Bien! read more

Do yourself a favor and skip Paseo. I went there yesterday and the Carribean roast from Un Bien knocks it out of the park. I knew Un Bien was the original, but didn't know if I would make it to Ballard this trip. I wish I could eat two here at Un Bien! There is no comparison, the bread is just the right amount of crunchy and chewy, the roast perfect and the sauce and onions make it heaven on a baguette! The music floating in from the kitchen and nice sea breeze make it all the more enjoyable!! read more

Un Bien - I walked an hour with my suitcase and backpack in tow, to eat this Carribean roast before leaving for the airport. Worth it! - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is absolutely a hidden gem. I actually considered not posting this just to keep it a secret but it's too good not to share. The #2 is a must for 1st timers but the whole menu is fantastic. Go get a sandwich & beverage then hang out at the marina for the afternoon. You're welcome read more

we come across this place while driving to the ballard lock. we decided to try it out since the line is out the door. We ordered the palomilla and Caribbean sandwiches. The sandwiches is kind of like french dip but it comes sipped/wet. We luke the palomilla because of its full of flavor. I will pass the Caribbean next time i visit. read more

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OMG, this place is the truth. I haven't had a sandwich like this anywhere on the West Coast. Our cousins who live in the area hipped us to this place. He actually ordered several sandwiches to go (he knows it i can get busy) so we ate it at his house. Unfortunately, I can't recall the 3 kinds he ordered but one of them was the Caribbean Roast. Regardless they were ALL SUPER YUMMY, SUPER MESSY and SUPER SATISFYING. Can you tell from my CAPS that I mean what I say? =) At any rate not to repeat what everyone else is saying but it's good! Nuff said. read more

The most amazing sandwiches of all cuban types, right in shilshole with 18 more characters

The Carribean Roast made me a better person. One bite and my life flashed before my eyes, the world unfurled before me, and it all seemed worth it. read more

Probably the best sandwiches in Seattle. Super tasty and very reasonably priced, has not disappointed on every trip I've been. Do yourself a favor and eat it while it's still hot. (It's still great cold though) read more

Too busy eating I forgot to take a picture! Carribean sandwiches were all the hype when I came to Seattle. Not sure why but I definitely had to try it! A couple of friends and I came here and we got three different sandwiches to share between us. The cashier was super helpful and recommended his favorite sandwiches to us. He also explained that they marinate the meat in their house special sauce overnight. We picked the chicken thigh, pork, and prawns. You guys, the bread was absolutely delicious. It was golden brown, crispy and layered with this amazing creamy sauce. I loved how much filling was inside. The meat was so tender and flavorful. It was so satisfying and honestly probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! The prawn one was good as well. All of them were good you can't go wrong. The only downside was that there was limited parking and only outdoor seating at this location. Which is fine cuz it wasn't busy but it was freezing cold and I wished I had some walls around me:( read more

The best sandwiches I've had yet! Friendly staff, quality food for a decent price.

Mind blowing food. Just simply awesome. Its like the feeling of love you have for someone. When you take the first bite of the sandwich you feel that feeling and the other feeling if anyone takes this from me, i am going to unleash all the wild side. read more

Better than ever, one of the best sandwich shops in the country is back. Try the Press, their delicious Cuban style sandwich. The sandwiches here are messy and amazing. The bread is chewy and crunchy while the meats are deliciously overly sauced and tender, it may not sound right, but the wilted lettuce in the Cuban adds just the right extra crunch to make the sandwich extra satisfying. I'm not a fan of the beans, the corn is pretty good. Be sure they're open before you come, they're not open every day you'd think they would be. read more

Mmmmm..... I just devoured the #3 Pork Steak sandwich. Worthy of praise and 5 stars. The jalepeño's added a perfect amount of heat to the grilled onions and pork. I will certainly be ordering this again as well as telling my loser friends who don't know about this place to get a life, get off the couch and go get a sandwich here. read more

get that sloppy pork sandwich! dont skip the onions, don't worry about how messy it's gonna be, just enjoy one of the best sandwiches ever made in human culinary history. read more

Finally got to compare the Caribbean Roast sandwiches between Paseo and Un Bien and I have to say Un Bien is my choice. The juicy pork, the soft bread, but it's that aioli that gives the sandwich a whole burst of flavor. I will be grabbing one (or two) the next time I visit Seattle! read more

Finally checked out this place after hearing about it for a long time. Definitely lives up to its past reviews and to its competition - Paseo. We went around noon for lunch on a Saturday. There were three people in line in front of us. Took about 5 minutes to get to order. I ordered the fish in red sauce dinner (spice level 3) and my husband got the carribean roast sandwich. We brought out own organics kombucha tea to accompany the meal. We waited for about 15-20 minutes for our order. We sat in the outdoor seating spot by the shack. The spice level was perfect, the fish was cooked tender and the tangy flavor was great. In the sandwich, my husband really enjoyed the jalapenos and the garlic mayo. Definitely recommend! read more

Un Bien - Fish in red sauce carribean dinner - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious food and amazing value. Go here and eat if you like delicious Caribbean food.

Amazing is an understatement for this restaurant, the service was awesome and fast! You can tell the food is made with love and great quality ingredients. Definitely worth stopping by! read more

The Caribbean Roast Sandwich is the most popular item at Un Bien... and for good reason! The pork is bursting with flavor, and the overall sandwich is so messy and delicious and perfect. I would highly recommend! While I love the Caribbean Roast, I am actually more infatuated with the Press sandwich. The banana peppers give the sandwich that extra dimension that makes it the stuff of dreams. If you love yummy pickled morsels in your sandwich, the Press sandwich is the right choice for you. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Outside seating only! read more