Nam Sandwich

Love their Coconut Meatball sandwich. I’m actually addicted to it and if I don’t get it once a week I go through withdrawals. Bought several for a family get together over Christmas and the reviews were all very good. I really need to try something else on their menu in 2016. Think I will try the Lemongrass Grilled Chicken next time…

Been here for lunch a few times. haven’t been back since. Sandwiches are a little lack lustre, and tend to skimp on the meat. Asked for extra meat, and they couldn’t accommodate the request. Found this a bit odd as anywhere else would see this as standard. After eating banh mi boys, it’s hard to compare. Their buns are a little on the crusty side and found myself needing water just to take the next bite. Till we get a viet sandwich shop in the Trinity-​Bellwood area though, this will have to do.

$ 6 for a Vietnamese style sandwich is a bit steep but still pretty good. The people who work there are so sweet. I would definitely go back if I was in the neighbourhood.

I came in for a quick take-​out sandwich. The staff are super friendly and very sweet. I got the lemongrass chicken banh mi, which was really, really delicious. Totally hit the spot. Honestly, considering it’s about the length of a subway footlong, the $ 6 price isn’t bad at all. The store was clean and well-​kept. Definitely coming back again.

*the price range of Nam Sandwich shop is obviously more expensive than the cheap Nguyen Huong banh mi in Chinatown. Seriously, you can’t beat the price of $ 2.75 large banh mi in Nguyen Huong.
*there won’t be cold cuts or those delicious unhealthy lard/​pâté on your sandwiches. At a reasonable price point, Nam offers some traditional and fusion touches to your daily Viet subs.
*Lavong Fish + Namslaw + Thai Ice Tea:
I can’t describe how much I love this banh mi, it reminds me of my childhood in Vietnam *sobs* :’). The fish Nam used here was catfish marinated in turmeric, then stir fried in dills and fish sauce, and Nam’s version of the dish was exactly what I had in Ha Noi. The turmeric give the fish an incredible pop of yellow color, stir fried with dill and it releases the most mouthwatering fragrance. It’s hard to describe the flavor of this sandwich unless you try it out yourself. The ingredients are incredibly simple, yet it definitely delivered a big punch of flavor.
I will say some people might not like abundance of dills and the oiliness from the fish, but this is how this dish is supposed to be. I didn’t try the namslaw as I was mesmerized with the catfish lol. But my friend seemed to like it, and she gave a big thumbs up to the Thai Ice Tea as it was creamy and not too sweet.
*Fried Egg Banh Mi + Yam Fries + Minty Lemonade:
The owner will ask how you would like the egg to be done and I say pick the gooey egg yolk than the more well-​done fried egg. The baguette was crunchy on the outside yet incredibly soft on the inside. The fried egg was lightly salted, together with the soft baguette and fresh toppings, the ingredients were flawlessly combined to create a harmonious flavor.
The yam fries were your typical fries, however the curry mayonnaise sauce was the highlight here. The curry flavor in the sauce was light, not overpowering and surprisingly complimented the sweet potato fries very well. I could tell the lemonade was freshly made with no sugar or additives. It was refreshing and not overly sweet, exactly what I needed on a hot summer day.

They didn’t have a single classic-​style sandwich, you know the one w/​liverwurst-​esque spread, cold cuts & vinegary dressing. I had to settle for beef & it just wasn’t the same.
I like the ambience though & the server was sweet.

I like it a lot.
Very nice staff. Cool décor.
Feels more authentic than the alternatives.
Better priced I think than most specialty sandwich places.
One of my fav places in that area. Sometimes I get it after going to Parlour.
It’s nice.
I like the Chicken and the Beef Banh Mi Sanwiches.
The name reminds me of old those old shows/​movies that had American soldiers
talking about their time in «Nam» and that kind of saddens me.
I try not to eat bread and soy, but… sometimes I need a goddamn sandwich.
But that is neither here nor there.
I like to Nosh on Nam. Perhaps Vietnamese folk call it «Nam» also.
Rating: 4.5 stars, I’ll round up.

Nice fresh rolls, and the horseradish sauce with the yam fries was definitely a highlight.

Took a chance and stopped in today… as someone that has given up gluten I knew that I was having to cheat… it was worth it! Got the pulled pork sandwich to go, and had to pull over to eat every last bite. Was definitely worth it! absolutely delicious! As I was taking the sandwich, the girl at the counter said that she «liked my smile» too. great experience and customer service… will be back to cheat on gluten again! Well done Nam!

I ordered the grilled chicken banh mi, grilled chicken steamed bao and the sweet potato fries with curry sauce. The banh mi was really good and tasty. Baguette was skinny and fluffy (didn’t hurt the roof of your mouth). Great sandwich. The steamed bao I ordered for my toddler was ok. Really simple. chicken, some sauce sauce and cucumber slices. I would order the banh mi instead for my son next time. Sweet potato fries with curry sauce was surprisingly a tasty combination.

The lemongrass chicken banh mi was delicious with a decent helping of chicken. Service was very friendly. I’ll eat there again because it was tasty; fresh and a good deal for the area; better quality than my usual at Spadina/​Dundas. (But skip the drink, $ 2 for a can of pop is a little high.)

Good sandwiches, okay rolls, good location.
I’ve tried 3 of 6 or 7 sandwich options on the menu. It’s a real cute spot right by Trinity Bellwoods Park so you can grab a little lunch and eat al fresco. All of the ones I tried are super yummy and want to try the rest. The baguette bread is fresh and crisp on the outside (not too hard that it cuts up the roof of your mouth) and the fillings are super tasty. I haven’t had the baos but hear they’re good too. The summer rolls are traditional Vietnamese rice paper rolls filled with vermicelli, herbs, and a protein (I had shrimp and pork). As a Vietnamese person, I make these at home on occasion and fill mine up how I like so I’m pretty biased toward my own creation. However I’ve had these at traditional Vietnamese restos before and there’s just too much vermicelli for my liking… It feels like a filler and they’re cheaping out on the good stuff, the shrimp and stuff. Good dipping sauce, but I like to dip a lot (especially with all that bland vermicelli) so that could just be me. Sweet potato fries are good, and the curry mayonnaise is awesome.
The atmosphere is super laid back with a large communal table and a few single tables. Nice and roomy, unlike Banh Mi Boys further east. Nam recently got a huge cooler for drinks but didn’t seem to do the job of keeping the drinks cold. It seemed a little empty too with only a few choices of bottled soda but maybe they plan on filling it with take out food… I think that would be the best use of the cooler case. We’ll have to wit and see!
While I still prefer BMB, I really do like the food here and will be back if I’m in the neighbourhood. Give it a try!

Great food, quick service, not too expensive.

I work close to here and there aren’t that many lunch options so I was absolutely thrilled to see a sandwich shop open nearby, and banh mi too!
The staff were super friendly. The prices are a bit more expensive than banh mi typically is, I think they’re around 6.99 or 7.99 but they are really big, so I think it is pretty comparative in the end.
I tried the chicken option and it was delicious. I can’t wait to go back and try more.