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V Sandwiches
Categories: Restaurants Vietnamese Restaurants Sandwiches Vietnamese, Sandwiches [Edit]
10460 82 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6E 2A4
(780) 756-9888
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
8 reviews for V Sandwiches
8 reviews in English
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Review from Karly T.
Edmonton, AB
4/24/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I was driving down Whyte Ave and saw their sign saying "Vietnamese Subs". Now if you were anything like me you thought "What the hell does that even mean?".
Now, as an avid vermicelli fan, I was curious to find out what a Vietnamese sub sandwich was and found out that it's pretty much a vermicelli bowl stuffed in a baguette - minus the noodles. And they add some kind of sauce to it.
It was the best sandwich ever.
I'm only speaking for the sandwiches, of course. I haven't had anything else on the menu.
There is only one thing that bothers me about V Sandwiches and that is there isn't enough seating and the staff doesn't clean the tables.
There is no real place to dump your garbage or clean your trays so people tend to leave them on the tables.....and the staff seems oblivious about it.
Last time I was there it was super busy and since the tables were littered with food and garbage, people just started piling all the trays onto one table. A mountain of left over food had to be created so that people could sit down and eat without staring at other people's half chewed sandwiches. Gross. -
Review from Owen T.
Edmonton, AB
2/7/2012
I've introduced Vietnamese sandwiches/subs to a few of my friends and I find it's usually a massive hit or a swing-and-a-miss.
I personally think these sandwiches are awesomesauce.
And at V's, it's actually pretty great value. For $5-$7 you get a baguette-sized sub ultra stuffed with all sorts of meats and vegetables (depending on what sandwich you choose) and a couple a vegetarian options to boot. You can usually find a cheaper Vietnamese sandwich place in Chinatown but I don't think you can beat V's for size and savor.
I usually default to the pate cold-cut which comes with cilantro, carrots, onions, cucumbers and a mass of various deli meats.
Ya. This place is pretty good and I'm definitely a fan. Either that or maybe I'm confusing the excitement I feel when I get to see ham...
Oh. That's troubling. -
Review from Kari J.
Edmonton, AB
1/7/2012
I was excited when I came in in V sandwiches today and found vermicelli bowls on their menu. I love me some vermicelli! Unfortunately I was very disappointed with what I got.
The grilled pork hadn't been grilled at all and was dry and tasteless. Something in the bowl tasted off but I couldn't place my finger on what. The noodles were overcooked and mushy. The spring roll (which fortunately was free) wasn't too bad.
All in all, it wasn't something that I'll order again. If I hadn't been in before for a somewhat decent banh mi, I wouldn't come back to V sandwiches again. -
Review from Matthew L.
Edmonton, AB
12/3/2011
V Sandwiches serves banh mi, but these are adapted for North American tastes. Instead of using a lighter, narrower baguette, V Sandwiches use a denser, wider baguette. At 9", these are meal sized, unlike traditional banh mi, which are more of a snack size (at least for me, I'm a hungry guy).
What I found missing at V is the art of the Banh Mi. I find that the brilliance of the Banh Mi comes from the composition of the sandwich, and I found V's composition to be sloppy. The pickled daikon was missing the traditional zing, and the carrots were julienned at about 3mm, rather than the fine julienne (1.5 mm) that's necessary for a great Banh Mi.
Still, this beats Subway any day. And the Vietnamese Ice Coffee was delicious, but I actually ordered a hot one. Oh well. -
Review from Andrew H.
8/7/2011
Move over greasy donairs, it looks like you can now get your Vietnamese sub fix after the bars on Whyte. After successfully serving the faithful customers during lunch time on Rice Howard Way, V Sandwiches opened up a small diner on Whyte Ave right beside Where Pigs Can Fly.
Just like their lunch menu, they've got an assortment of fantastic meats ranging from 5 to 6 dollars. Already tasting their Satay Chicken, I chose to go with the tried and true Vietnamese cold cuts with pate.
Let me warn you before we start, Subway and Quizno's are incredibly fast when making submarines. They've got their process down to a tee and there's no changing the system. V Sandwiches takes a bit longer but when they hand deliver it to you on a silver platter (no lie, it really is a metallic platter that they bring out to you), you can tell it was hand crafted and designed in away that it's visually and taste-bud appealing.
The french baguette was warm soft and crunchy on the outside. Fresh lettuce and carrots tumbled out as I couldn't handle the meats swimming in pate. Thinking I was a spicy connoisseur, I confidently asked for jalepeños. Despite attractively panting and sweating, I had ordered a Vietnamese coffee which was velvet-y smooth.
Booths were clean, brightly lit and TV screens for menus, V Sandwiches is a welcome to the greasy options of the Whyte Ave late night eats.Listed in: 30 Days of Summer
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Review from Tam G.
Edmonton, AB
9/14/2011
This review is for only the salad rolls, which have been so delicious that I just keep re-ordering them. They`re available in shrimp, pork, beef, veg and tofu if I recall. It`s 3 rolls for $5.25 and they are miles ahead of any salad roll I`ve had before. They`re made when you order them, so fresh with no rubbery or hard textures found in most salad rolls. The peanut sauce is absolutely wonderful. I can see myself buying a plate every day. I found the Vietnamese Iced Coffee to be a little steep at nearly 4 bucks, but worth it. And they sell glass Coca-Cola bottles which is fun.
Others at my workplace have also tried V, one gave rave reviews and the other was unhappy that her sandwich was not spicy enough for her even though she had asked for the spiciest one. I unfortunately didn`t try either so I don`t know the validity of these concerns.
While the cashier today told me that the menu is posted online, it`s actually missing a couple items. The menu features sate wraps in addition to the subs and some sides, all at very reasonable prices.
I noticed a poster below mention V as a place for after-bar eats but I read the hours posted today (slightly different than the ones on the website) and they are open until 8pm most days and 11:30 Friday and Saturday, so not really late night. I`m not sure if the bar crowd would show this place the respect it deserves, anyway. -
Review from Marty K.
Edmonton, AB
8/29/2011
I've been there twice in the last two weeks, and plan to keep going until I've gone thru the entire menu. Then, I'm going to start again.
What an absolute gem on an otherwise greasy, loud, and over crowded avenue.
The prices rock as well. Sure, you can go to Subway, Mr. Sub, or Quiznos, and get your assortment of x-tras that have been sitting there all day. Or, you can go to 'V', and get fresh veggies and herbs, and for the same price as above mentioned places. AND.....the sandwiches are truly far superior.
Can't wait for my next visit. -
Review from Aditya R.
V sandwiches is a sanctuary in the sea of ordinary that lives on Whyte. While Banh Mi has now made it to the Oxford Dictionary (as of March '11), one can see that Vietnamese subs have become a popular choice of food around the world.
V's makes a decent number of appetizing banh mi's from cold cuts to warm sandwiches like chicken/beef satay sandwich. The sandwich board has about 8 items and includes a veggie (tofu) sandwich. Condiments include cold ingredients like cucumber, carrots, onions and cilantro (there might be more) and a delicious house sauce. The bread is extremely tasty. It's a long and thin 9" sub, much like the "Toasted Torpedo" at Quizznos. Banh mi bread is usually made out of wheat and rice flour. Given the taste of the bread, it seems like they stick to that diligently.
The price is good too. A 9" sub costs around $7.50, I think. Service is quite slow and I found that surprising for a sandwich place. It took me 15 minutes to get my order and it was about 75% busy place. I guess I can live with that. Now, two blocks down east, Nhon Hoa has been serving delicious sandwiches too, for a while now. With two great Vietnamese sandwich places 'round the corner from where I live, what more could I ask for!
