Sando Street

This is a must try! The fusion of Korean and Filipino is a hit - my friend and I tried the Tonkatsu and the OG Tamago for entrees and the limited edition Yuzu Mango crème. The sauces for the Tonkatsu were amazing the pork was so darn tender. Like it made no sense. You'd think it would be alot of bread but it wasn't bad at all - very soft and not overpowering. The OG Tamago is for all my egg lovers and egg salad connoisseurs. I enjoyed the first two bites however afterwards the spark was gone. The sandwiches did not skimp out on the filling so you won't feel hungry. And they come with a side of sweet potato chips. The Yuzu mango crème sandwich was the best. The Strawberries were so sweet. I'm not sure where they source them from but they should never stop.

Solid spot! Tried the Tonkatsu it was really good. I might prefer the chicken over pork, but will have to try more next time. That milk bread is awesome. Sweet potato chips are nice too and salty which I love. I'd probably try Bulgogi, KFC or OG Tamago next. Hard to choose, they all sound good! The person I met at the front was super nice. Definitely going back to try more sandwiches. This place reminds me of the cool eateries I miss, from when I lived in LA! Thanksss

this place was really good! great spot, really nice seating area inside and by the window, and the staff is really friendly. we tried the tamago sando and matcha strawberry one. i loved the tamago one, theres a nice hint of garlic in it and the seaweed they sprinkle on top is a really nice touch. not sweet like what i expected (and feared) it would be. the bread is soft and nice as well. im not a huge fan of matcha, but the strawberry one was pretty good i think! my sister liked it a bit more than me, but again its really just preferences. now the thing that absolutely takes the cake is the sweet potato chips. yes it was a complimentary side with the tamago sando, but wow were they so good! such a nice crisp with a flavor you cant get enough of. i had to buy a side to take home, but ended up eating them on the way!

Swung by to grab a sandwich and decided to go for the tonkatsu sandwich. The proportions were perfect and the pork tenderloin was flavorful and tender. The Japanese milk bread was light and fluffy. I'll be back to try some of the sweeter fruit cream sandwich options!

We ordered:1. Tonkatsu - Panko crusted pork tenderloin, sliced cabbage, katsu sauce, mild chili aioli2. OG Tamago - Kewpie egg salad, soft boiled egg, furikake3. Matcha Creme - House made whipped matcha cream with strawberries. 4. Popcorn Chicken - gochujang, kimchi aioliAll the sandwiches were very tasty and well made. Great flavor and texture profile with not too many complicated ingredients. I was even impressed that the matcha cream was very matcha-y and strawberries were ripe.Popcorn Chicken needs to be crispier and bigger pieces to be juicier.Service was good, employee was very nice, and there's a decent amount of seating for small groups.

I haven't had a good Sando in YEARS, so I was super excited to go and try Sando street!First thing's first, the food..... Me & my daughter ordered three sandwiches and split them all so we could get a little taste of everything. - OG Tamago - ($12) I don't think I've had an egg salad sandwich that I have enjoyed more than this one. I'm not sure what seasonings they use, but the flavors are simple, but 100% on point! The soft boiled egg in the middle is a great touch, and the bread is crust-less, soft & fluffy but able to hold the sandwich together well.- Bulgogi - ($15) I'm not going to lie, when I saw the sandwich split down the middle my first thought was that this bad boy needs some more of that bulgogi rib eye.... Once I started eating I can say that the meat to cheese to cabbage to bread ratios were great. The meat was flavorful, and I didn't get any fatty or gristly pieces (pet peeve), and again that bread.... yum!- Matcha Creme with Strawberries - Just give me a pint of matcha creme and send me on my way please! Lol, not really. This sandwich was light and creamy. The matcha flavor and sweetness were good without being overwhelming, and wrapped up our Sando experience nicely. All the non-dessert sandwiches come with a side of sweet potato chips. You don't get that many, and for me they were underwhelming, but to each their own. I dipped mine in the kimchi aioli that dripped from my Bulgogi sandwich and worked it out. We went on a weekday at about 11:30-12. The area gets pretty congested, but we were able to find parking on Ashland about a block down (I can't remember if it was free or metered), and walked over. They weren't too busy and we were able to place our orders quickly and get a booth right away. The space is not huge, but clean. Our sandwiches came out in about 15 minutes, so the wait wasn't long. Once we started eating the place filled up fairly quickly. Staff were courteous and fast, and came to check on our table once while we were eating. The price tag is a little high ($60 for 3 sandos, 2 drinks, & tip), but you got to treat yourself sometimes & ultimately I was not disappointed by the flavors Sando Street presented at all!

Excellent. Had the KFC sando with chips. Perfect spice level. Soft bread with crunchy chicken. Slaw and pickle.

Overall Thoughts: I've heard mixed reviews about Sando Street, but to me it was pretty solid. We dined in, and the food took awhile to come out (~30 minutes). At 1pm on a Saturday, it was pretty crowded but we were able to snag an open booth. The vibes inside were simple, clean, and pleasant. There were a lot of people waiting for takeout orders, so if you're doing takeout I'd try to allot for at least 30 min of waiting time. The downside is it's pretty pricey for the portion sizes-- I was still feeling peckish after having one sandwich. However, the food itself was solid: the white bread soft, the inside flavorful. The Korean sweet potato chips on the side were delicious-- so thin, crispy, and bursting with flavor. The portions were so small though, I wish it came with more! Food I tried:OG Tamago Sandwich (4.3/5): This is a classic that didn't disappoint. The egg salad is so creamy and had a good balance of flavors. It paired well with the softness of the bread.Spam Musubi Sandwich (4.4/5): This was also delicious. I liked the balance of the seaweed, salty spam, and eggy flavors in the sandwich.-- Price (relative to peers): 4/5Food: 4.3/5Ambience: 4.6/5Service: 4/5Overall Value: 4.2/5

I tried the OG Tamago and Crispy Eggplant. The sandwiches were yummy, but nothing to write home about. I preferred the Crispy Eggplant since I thought the pickled vegetables added a nice acidity and texture. The bread was not as pillowy as I would have liked.I knocked a star because we waited quite a while (almost 30 minutes) for our sandwiches.

I got the egg sandwich! The bread was high quality, and it had almost an al dente chew. If you've ever seen these kind of sandwiches at Asian bakeries, these approach their apotheosis. However, I was never a big fan of those sandwiches. While the sandwich was good, I probably won't become a regular. So, don't expect these to change what you don't already like. I'll always prefer a bagel with egg salad over an egg salad on white bread. That said, if you ARE a fan of those kind of sandwiches, take the time to try it out! There are unfortunately no restrooms here. They directed me to the nearby Hyatt. To enter, go through the garage and go to the 7th floor. The restroom is past the receptionist desk.Review from Eater: https://chicago.eater.com/2024/2/26/24083599/sando-street-asian-japanese-shokupan-milk-bread-wicker-park-korean-fusion-lunch