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Num Pang

21 E. 12th St., New York, NY 10003
at University Pl.   See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-255-3271 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    5.8 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Asian: Southeast, Soup & Sandwich
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Official Website

numpangnyc.com

Hours

Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, noon-9pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Lunch
  • Notable Chef
  • Take-Out

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

One of the best things at Kampuchea, New York’s sole Cambodian restaurant, is the sandwich known as num pang—essentially Vietnamese bánh mì by another name. With the opening of the restaurant’s sandwich-shop spinoff, Num Pang, the number of places to eat Cambodian food in the city doubles, and it’s safe to say that the ever popular bánh mì will begin to feel the heat of competition. The cheerful little café has eight stools, a couple stand-up counters, and a rotating roster of sandwiches, from peppercorn catfish to hoisin meatballs ($6.75 to $9.25), served on toasted Parisi mini-baguettes with the usual pickled carrots, cilantro, cucumbers, and homemade chile-mayo. — Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite

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50% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
0% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 6.5
Service: 5.3
Décor: 3.0
Value: 5.0

This place is great.

Webbie9324 from 10003 | Posted on 9/13/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 5
Value: 6

I find it interesting that the first two reviewers didn't like this place, especially since it's ridiculously delicious and very casual. They called it "pretentious", which seems a bit interesting since it's a hole-in-the-wall with seating upstairs. Also, they both mention asking for steak well done, which shows how much they know about good food. This place is delicious. Go for the pulled pork sandwich or the pork belly special, although they're all good, even the vegan cauliflower sandwich. They also make a blood orange lemonade which is definitely worth a try. Sometimes finding a seat can be an issue, but you can always take your sandwich and go sit in Union Square. Very casual with fantastic food.

Gorgeous, tasty take out!

newyorknewyork9 from 10011 | Posted on 6/3/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 5
Value: 10

I don't write reviews, so excuse the brevity... But what is wrong with you people? This is one of the best sandwich places in New York, definitely the best near Union Square. I eat there weekly and have yet to be disappointed. The coconut shrimp and pork belly sandwich are favorites. The service is great, the sandwiches are inexpensive and incredibly tasty. This is the best take out in the neighborhood and I can't wait to try their restaurant.

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