Craig and I decided to take a Friday-kinda lunch today (as in one where you actually leave your cube, exit the building, and escape into the outside world kinda lunch), and made our way down to Num Pang for their big opening day!!! We got there around 12:30, and there was a bit of a line but nothing all that discouraging. A terrible sign reading "Cash Only" and an inefficient sandwich-making process are my only complaints about Union Square's newest sandwich joint.
Behold. The catfish sandwich. The only sandwich that I have ever loved. Oh lordy, they grilled the catfish in some sort of heavenly sweet soy sauce, which was a great addition to the spicy chili mayo, the tangy taste of the pickled carrots, and the freshness of the cucumber. The cilantro induced memories of comforting bowls of pho. The bread was toasted and had a slight garlicky-twinge to it. I wolfed this puppy down so quickly, I was ready to jump right back in the line (as if it were free scoop day Ben & Jerry's).
Num Pung, we love you. Enough to take a visit to an ATM. Even enough to visit one that charges a withdrawal fee. That's saying a lot.______
With all this recent Scanwich vs Scanwiches hullabaloo, my mind has been invaded by evil thoughts of crusty breads, shredded lettuce, and yellow mustard. And no, that bewitching $5 foot-long from Subway that brainwashed me will not cut it.
As a side note, Scanwiches wins my vote for better website, only because they most recently scanned a lobster roll from Ed's Lobster Bar. Hello, new best friend.My cravings for sandwiches will hopefully soon be fulfilled as the much-anticipated Cambodian sandwich shop, Num Pang, will be opening up this weekend!!!!! I called the shop today and they said that if all goes well, they will officially open at 11:30am on Friday!!!! Anyone feel like taking a long lunch?
Check back after the jump. And by "after the jump" I mean after lunch tomorrow.
2 comments:
as to your "long lunch" question-- I DO!
that sandwich was yummy. I WANT ANOTHER ONE NOW!!!!!
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