Looking to sample the best sandwiches around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich outlets in Los Angeles, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Bun Me!
Topping the list is Bun Me! Located at 9420 Reseda Blvd., Suite 5 in Northridge, the Vietnamese spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive sandwich spot in Los Angeles, boasting 4.5 stars out of 834 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant serves a variety of bahn mi sandwiches, including grilled lemongrass chicken, sauteed mushroom and grilled steak.
2. My Dung Sandwich Shop
Next up is Chinatown's My Dung Sandwich Shop, situated at 314 Ord St. With 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. The sandwich options include grilled pork, pate and Vietnamese meatballs.
Yelper Christopher S., who reviewed My Dung Sandwich Shop on Dec. 20, wrote, "This is a gem. If you've found this place you deserve one of the best banh mi sandwiches in LA. It's a small shop that sells produce and amazing banh mis."
Yelper Helen L. added, "This is probably the most underrated place in Chinatown. The sandwiches here are so delicious and authentic with unbeatable prices. They even have options without meat."
3. Nature's Brew
Nature's Brew, located at 2316 S. Union Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced restaurant, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 603 reviews. On the menu, look for tuna melt, pork Cubano or brisket sandwiches. View the menu here.
4. Philippe the Original
Philippe the Original, a traditional American spot that offers sandwiches and more in Chinatown, is another high-traffic, low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 6,163 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1001 N. Alameda St. to see for yourself.
According to its Yelp profile, Philippe the Original is one of the oldest restaurants in Southern California and was established in 1908 by Philippe Mathieu, creator of the French Dipped Sandwich. The menu features a selection of French Dip sandwiches, including lamb, pastrami and beef, which can be ordered single-dip, double-dip or wet. Check out the full menu here.
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