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This is a great experience. It's a small sandwich shop but so worth getting food from. Beware there is a line but waiting in it is worth it. They have a ton of different sandwiches so if there is a weird one you're thinking of trying, do it, its worth it. I got the Scallop sandwich of all things and you guessed it, worth it. Im not sure what sauce they have in their sandwiches but it is so savory, there is a lot of it too so you're hands are definitely going to get wet, however, it is worth it.
Messy, a little pricy, but great sandwiches!! There's lots of meat and flavor, definitely worth being one of the top sandwich places in Seattle! I didn't have to wait any longer than 10 minutes for my food to be ready, so service is pretty efficient. Note: Outdoor seating is limited, like a long bench style. Water is self-serve with plastic cups in the back wall of seating area.
Stopped in on a whim and ordered the seared scallops sandwich. While a little pricey at almost $20 for a sandwich (and not a particularly large one at that), it was delicious. The staff has really fun/positive vibes and made me laugh, haha. There's also a whole seated dining area with heaters hanging from the ceiling. Will be back for more!
Visited this spot with very high expectations, which may be why I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. It's a walk-up and order type of spot, with long picnic table-esque seating on one side. The staff was very friendly, and street parking was easy to find on a weekend afternoon. We got the Caribbean Roast sandwich, which is their signature, and the sauteed prawn sandwich, which was recommended to us by the staff. Surprisingly, we enjoyed the latter more - prawns had great texture and were super fresh. The tapenade was a good touch too and overall this was a solid, well-made sandwich. The Caribbean Roast was just a bit over the top for me - I'm no stranger to flavor, but there was just so much going on in an unbalanced way. The aioli overpowered everything else in the sandwich, and the sauce and juice made the lettuce mushy super quickly. The onions were cut into really big pieces that were hard to bite through, which meant every time I got to an onion piece in the sandwich, the whole thing just got pulled out of the sandwich in that bite. The meat was certainly cooked very tenderly and had great juiciness, and I appreciated the hefty portions! Not sure if I'd personally go out of my way again to come back, but the freshness and quality were there, especially at this price point. Would recommend for people who love big, juicy, messy, strong-flavored sandwiches!
Found ourselves in a part of Seattle new to us and we were looking for a quick bite for lunch. What a treat! We were greeted by a friendly gentleman who- as it turned out was from Jersey and had gone to college in Philly! Of course we talked about the Eagles for a bit. They have casual outdoor seating with a heated covered patio. But about the food... it was really, really good. We were tempted to order sandwiches, but decided on platters instead. All the reviews we read raved about the pork so we ordered rice & beans trio and the pork on lettuce with pickled cabbage. Pork was perfectly tender, seasoned to perfection, the pickled cabbage was unique and very tasty. We drizzled their homemade hot sauce on everything - giving it a nice punch of heat. Highly recommend - can't wait to return and grab sandwiches!
this sandwich was highly impressive as the main part of the sandwich, it was pretty necessary that the pork be cooked to near-perfection, and i have to say it was here it gave off a deep, brown-ish color, which showed the extent of it's cooking and marination. It wasn't quite incredibly tender, but the marinade added an absolute ton of flavor. more importantly, it was present plentifully throughout the sandwich, so practically every bite came filled with pork I also have to mention how packed together the ingredients are between the buns. when you start eating, it's inevitable that a quarter of the ingredients will fall onto the wrap below, leaving a nice secondary meal to finish off after the sandwich is done. the sandwich is packed incredibly tight during the wrapping process, but it unravels a bit while eating. for me, the major highlights of this meal was the onions and the aioli Starting with the onions, these may be the best I've ever had on a sandwich. They're caramelized amazingly, placed onto the sandwich in astoundingly large pieces, are crunchy, and there's just a lot of them. They're just wonderful both texturally and taste-wise. This sandwich is absolutely lathered with aioli - practically dripping with it. This boosted the overall flavor so much, especially because this aioli was addictingly good. In my experience, the amount of sauce has been directly proportional to how much I enjoyed a sandwich, and when the sauce is this good - it's even on the top of the bun! - i absolutely loved it Somehow the lettuce stayed crunchy despite all the otherwise wetness going on in the sandwich. Props for that The jalapenos were great as well for that extra bit of spicy - I would've loved to have more of them while the bread was toasted well, the one downside was i thought it was pretty hard and tough, which made chewing kind of difficult. I found my jaw to be pretty tired at the end after eating this. I would've much preferred a softer roll that's easier to bite into I've had similar sandwiches from Paseo and Bongos, and in my opinion this does edge out both of those Comparing to Paseo, the sandwich there has way more oil, making it more sloppy and I do like the bread there a lot better, but the pork feels richer and better marinated here (although less fatty), and the onions are definitely caramelized better here as well. Bongos has a pretty similar level of pork with more, but onions are definitely a step down What moves this place above those two for me is the amount of aioli used here far exceeds those other places, which just makes the overall eating experience better For the price (about 14 dollars) this is a really filling meal
Went here for the first time today, and was glad I did. I had the Caribbean Roast Pork sandwich and it was very good. Lots of meat, great bun, great spreads, and I got it with jalapeños which I would recommend. It was a very juicy sandwich. Expect things to be messy and your hands to smell like pork afterwards. Not sure if I would say this the best sandwich in Seattle, but I can't remember having a better one elsewhere at least in the last few years. The staff were great. The cooks and guy at the cash register were having fun while still working to provide orders quickly. The eating area was heated, but still a little chilly on the cold rainy day I was there. I will be back to try some other sandwich's. Note the prices on the Yelp menu look outdated. I think the prices are about $3 per sandwich higher now.
I came on a Friday night around 5:30pm and there were open seats (though the restaurant is very small and doesn't have a lot of seating). Our sandwiches were also made pretty fast (5-10 min). We got the caribbean press and it was good. I really like the acidity from the pickled peppers. The sandwich has a pretty strong dijon mustard taste to me though, so if you don't like that, then I wouldn't recommend this sandwich. Usually the meat is pretty tender, but when eating it I find that the juices from the meat drip out of the sandwich, so the last few bites are a little dry.
Best sandwiches in town. Everything is super savory and juicy. The blend of meat, sauce, and peppers is The bread is also really good; it's crispy on thr outside but soaks up a lot of the juices on the inside. My favorite might be the Caribbean Roast and then the Palomilla Steak in a very close 2nd place. Highly recommend. Plenty of seats outside to eat, as well. Parking is a little tough, but besides that this is the perfect spot.
If I am judging this establishment purely based on food alone, then it would be closer to a 4, but the economical aspect of this place together with how it has quality food in general makes it worth a 5 star rating. I think that experiences may vary based on what category customers choose their dishes from, so sandwiches are always safe to choose. I had the signature Caribbean Roast sandwich and it tasted really good! The garlic mayo aioli provided a layer of flavor that the sandwich itself wasn't able to give. It also made the sandwich richer, as oil kept dripping onto the wrapper. My only constructive criticism is that if the onion was caramelized more, it would enhance the sandwich. Still, though, it was already really good. The pork shoulder was very tender because of the marinade. I enjoyed it very much and can definitely see why many call this Seattle's best sandwich. One of my friends had the carne and rice dish, choosing chicken as the meat, and it tasted pretty good per her. It was only $9 which made my friend skeptical, but the amount was so abundant and it tasted good, so to her, it was worth it. Another friend ordered the Caribbean roast dinner plate, which had black beans on the side. She said it wasn't as good as the sandwich, but had mostly positive comments about it. When I searched on Reddit for food options in Seattle, this establishment appeared the most, and now I understand why. The only thing I wished I was able to do was having a bigger stomach so I could taste more sandwiches. The one I had was gigantic, so once again, economically it was very worth it.
Called in an order for takeout on a rainy afternoon. Gentleman who answered had a very outgoing personality and was the same when we pulled up to pay in person. He remembered our name for pickup and had our order ready to go. We ordered: - Sautéed Prawn sandwich - Caribbean Roast sandwich - Palomilla Steak sandwich - Carne & Rice - side of carmelized onions My prawn sandwich was delicious! Bread held up to the ingredients. It contained a light tartar sauce that tasted like they make it themselves in-house, spinach, and carmelized onions. This is the second spot I've tried in SEA that had chunky cut onions that made eating the sandwich a bit difficult. Wish they were cut more like a julienne, but that's my personal opinion. There is only street parking, so depending on time of day parking may be difficult. There is a window where you order and can see the hard working cooks in the open kitchen. On the side is an open seating area for dining. I would definitely recommend and would love to come back on my next visit to try other food items!
Food - will prob be my go-to sandwich spot. huge portions. great flavor. will make a huge mess so be prepared. i had the caribbean roast and everything together is really just one of the best sandwiches i've ever had. nice crispy bread. seasoning on the meat was great. def not dry. Service - very friendly. Ambiance - very hole-in-the-wall feel. a few tables outside. nothing fancy. music blasting making you feel islandy vibes in the PNW.
FOOD: is tasty and well-prepared. Their pork sandwich is excellent as are many of the sides. SERVICE: at the restaurant is basic counter-type. AMBIANCE: is nothing special and more of an outdoor hole-in-the-wall. There is only street parking. VALUE: is slightly below average as they are not cheap. CATERING: is their weak point. Their prices are not flexible and they have limited availability. read more
It doesn't really matter if you've never had Caribbean food or Cuban food before, visiting Un Bien is an absolute must! Just get the Caribbean Roast and the roasted corn and you can thank me later. Their sandwiches are literally amazing and I day dream about them every once in awhile. I love the morsels of the juicy flavorful pork dipped in their secret marinade, the tangy pickled jalapeños, the garlic aioli, the crusty bread, and those damn caramelized onions. Their fire roasted corn is amaze balls too. Everything here is to die for. I appreciate the fact that these guys always cut the sandwiches in half bc at their old location every time I took a bite everything always fell apart. And speaking of their old location which was Paseo, they run this place like a boss. Everything is literally so much better now. They accept cards, the food is better, the customer service improved, and there's tons of street parking. Although its location is further away from me than its old Fremont location, I am always willing to sit in rush hour traffic to get a sandwich. Remember to always order togo if you want to avoid waiting super long and to always order two sandwiches because after you finish your first sandwich you're gonna be wanting another. read more
So I went to the other Paseo too but this one is BOMB. SO GOOD!!!!! The meat with the sauce just melts in your mouth. I was SO happy when I was eating this!! I got the caribbean roast (not sure what the sauce is but it made the sandwich- delicious) and it took around 15 min. I ate it there, they have some benches outside to sit down on. You must come here if you are in Seattle, don't go to the other one..this one is the BEST one!!! I would def try the other sandwiches if I lived in the area. It's about 15 min driving distance from the riverfront. 1. They take credit card 2. Get the caribbean roast read more
3 years ago
This was seriously one of the best sandwiches I have ever had!!! Omg. I used to visit the original paseos and thought it was good but had never been blown away.. But this place... I think its so much better than what I had before!? So good!!! :9 The line is long and the wait for the food is a lil longer (I came around 715pm and got my food about 35-40 min later), but the wait is oh so worth it. I got the carribean roast and devoured it within a few minutes. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, pork was moist and succulent, onions were thick and grilled well, aioli was addicting, lettuce was fresh, and I loved the kick of the jalapenos. Nothing short of fantastic!!! and I also enjoyed the roasted corn as well. The new location affords plenty of parking and outdoor seating... The sign says its a burger joint, but just look for Jenny nails and the long line outside. They even take credit card now!! :). I also appreciated the new open space and kitchen they had. In the previous location, I used to wonder how it was for the old workers to cook in such a small area, but this just felt so much more airy, spacious and a better work environment for them over all. So happy for them and for me!! Already planning to come back later this week!! :D. read more
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So glad it's really back! Went here the week after they opened and of course there was already a line towards the end of lunch ~1:30p. I had to get the caribbean roast because I had to measure up how it compared to the old Paseo's. I've never actually gone back since Paseo in Fremont reopened so I can't compare it to that, but I CAN compare it to the original and it's darn good. They now accept credit cards! Woohoo! Also open on Sunday and closed on Monday and Tuesday. I would advise calling in your order because they still do that. I hear the sons of the original now run the place with some of the original staffing. Great location, too because it's pretty easy to find parking :) There's also some outdoor seating, but not much. Looks like the Paseo in Fremont may be losing business now... read more
6 years ago
What can I say, they are always yummy and even in these trying times maintains the he same standards. The corn is absolutely amazing, the sandwiches sublime and the seafood on rice sides leave you craving for more. They are all masked up and have plexiglass at the order counter, super hygienic! Great stuff! Even though I live quite far away, I'll be back. read more
11 years ago
There are moments in our lives when it's perfectly acceptable to eat without a fork & knife, let meat juices drip down your arms, lick your fingers and indulge in the decadent sandwich, without saying a word or wiping your mouth. Insert Un Bien Foodie town, Seattle, welcomed us properly, as Un Bien was the first dining spot after deboarding an early AM plane from Los Angeles. I'm still thinking about their #1 - Caribbean Roast sandwich ($9.75) - Pork shoulder coated in marinade & slow roasted 'til falling into succulent morsels. Their secret is the aioli slathered toasted baguette with fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeno, romaine lettuce and caramelized onions. Perfect pairings. Another handheld food recommendation: Fire Roasted Corn, $3.75 (2 for $7) - Fresh corn on the cob grilled over an open flame & coasted with aioli, parmesan cheese, cilantro, salt, paprika & fresh lime juice. The godmother of roasted corn. You haven't seen anything yet until you seen how many layers and condiments this baby has. (Advice: bring floss) Order at the window and eat at the outdoor seating area. Bonus: All-You-Can use napkins. Parking is on the street or the neighborhoods. There may be a line, but don't get discouraged. It goes quickly. Graceful and Neat aren't words that exist while annihilating the sandwich and corn. Messy is inevitable--just embrace it. read more
Ordered for takeout and 10/10 would have again. I ordered the steak sandwich (#4) and my partner ordered the pork sandwich. We both loved what we got. Although the line was long, they moved through orders quickly and the customer service was really nice! I would highly recommend! Note: I noticed some pretty great vegetarian and pescatarian options on the menu too. read more
From my understanding this is the old owners from Paseos new spot and I use to love that place, so had to try the new spot! I love it still!! I love Island style food & this place really gives me the feeling when I'm on vacation! The Caribbean roast dinner is so damn good!! The flavoring of the meat is sweet and juicy and the black beans are some of the best beans I've ever had! My son got the Chicken sandwich and he thought the bread was a little too hard and made it hard to chew. I thought so too but the flavoring was really good, just needed to not toast the bread so hard. But still one of my faves read more
4 years ago
We traveled a little far for this sandwich. When I say far, I mean a 20 minute uber ride. Everything else was either in Pike Place or a quick 5 minute ride away, lol. We were still a little full from our very heavy breakfast so we shared the CARIBBEAN ROAST. OMG it was amazing. The onions just take it to the next level. Definitely worth the food coma that followed us shortly after. Full Seattle weekend itinerary on blog: http://www.losangelysse.com/2018/05/elysseattle.html read more
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Oh man. This is our treat once a month (ok sometimes more). The most amazing sandwiches around. Personally love the press - with loads of onions, cheese, ham and so much pork with a delicious sauce to boot. Treat yourself to this you will not be disappointed! read more
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UPDATE: Some time had passed since I've been here last and it's sad to say, but it wasn't what I remembered it to be. Before the chicken dinner was delicious and was GRILLLED and was covered in all this amazing sauce. Today there were just two scoops of white rice, some sort of boiled chicken with sauce... not even convinced it was chicken breast, and a tasty salad, and a sub par bean chili. In this review I've posted what this mean used to be and what it is now... pretty steep decline of quality in my opinion. This $15 meal really is not much different now than the $10 teriyaki that you can get anywhere else in Seattle. read more
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I've tried Paseos it was okay, not to throw any shade Un Bien had the most flavorful and juicy Cuban sandwich I've ever had. This place is getting a five star from me all day! The service and how quick the sandwiches came out was extremely quick. I would recommend this place all day! read more
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Hands down the best sandwich in Seattle. Their #1 Caribbean sandwiches the best and corn on the cob, it's messy but the best thing you will eat all week! If you're trying to stay light their salad is amazing! If there is a line, it's ok, it's worth the wait. I also have asked them to make me a Caribbean sandwich without the bread and throw it on my salad with banana peppers because I'm crazy like that and it was absolutely delicious! read more
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SO good. Went into this thinking it was an overhyped sandwich place but boy was I wrong. Had the carribean roast as the reviews advised. So delicious. The meat, the onions, the sauce! Definitely a good one and will have to try other sandwiches next time. Also had the corn on the cob- the sauce was delicious. Noticed on the menu that they had an onion sandwich which I thought was odd, but after you taste those onions...I'm tempted to order one next time too! Can't wait for my next visit to seattle read more
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When trying to go gluten free low carb I found this Carne Asada with beat salad dish - it's like 2 portions and spicy flavorful. Totes recommended. read more
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7302 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
Loyal Heights, Ballard, Phinney Ridge
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(206) 588-2040
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Are any of the sandwiches not spicy?
Yes! Just tell them to hold off on the jalapeños
Are sandwiches still good if eaten 3 hrs later? Meant from a soggy bread standpoint and not if it's unsafe to eat. Thanks!
Yes!!! Aside from taste in general, This is one of the major selling points about un bien over Paseo. Paseo is wayyyy too wet. Just minutes later your bread is practically mush. Whereas with Un Bien you get even more of delicious flavor but without… Read more
I've only been around dinner, what's the wait like for lunch during the week?
I can speak to a rainy and cold December Saturday at lunch: About fifteen minutes from order to food delivery. But the weather was dreadful. I suspect it is twice as long on a pleasant day.
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