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Ms Nguyen Banh Mi & Rolls
Ala Moana·Vietnamese
Vietnamese counter inside Midtown Eats — fresh-daily banh mi, famous chicken pho, chicken egg rolls, and a standout Vietnamese iced coffee. Card only. Free validated parking.
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🥪Sandwiches·Honolulu
Best Sandwiches in Honolulu
Honolulu's sandwich scene runs deeper than you might expect — from hand-rolled New York-style bagels to fresh-daily bánh mì, there's a lot worth tracking down across the island. I pulled together this guide from 81 qualifying spots to surface the ones most worth your time.
1 visitor-rated2 Nate-recommendedUpdated September 2026
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At the top of the list are my personally verified picks, each carrying the NateEatsHawaii badge. Fin's Bagels in Kapahulu is one I recommend — their bagels are hand rolled, kettle boiled, and baked fresh every single day, the real deal. Ms. Nguyen Bánh Mì & Rolls inside Midtown Eats in Ala Moana is another spot I stand behind — fresh-daily bánh mì, standout Vietnamese iced coffee, and a chicken pho that keeps people coming back. Further down the list you'll find well-regarded spots like Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies in Manoa, a longtime neighborhood fixture known for sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and ALOHA MELT in Waikiki, popular for its grilled cheese sandwiches.
This is a curated guide — our editors' verified picks appear first, followed by Honolulu's best-rated sandwich spots as ranked by real visitor ratings on the site. Spots our editors have personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page.
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What are the best sandwich spots in Honolulu right now?
This guide highlights the top picks from 81 qualifying Honolulu sandwich spots. our editors' personally verified recommendations — including Fin's Bagels in Kapahulu and Ms. Nguyen Bánh Mì & Rolls in Ala Moana — appear at the top, each marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge.
Where can I find a good, affordable sandwich in Honolulu?
Several spots on this list are known for great value — Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies in Manoa is a longtime budget-friendly fixture, and bánh mì counters like Ms. Nguyen and Bella Bánh Mì Cafe are popular for filling, wallet-friendly options.
How is this sandwich guide put together and is it kept up to date?
This is a curated guide combining our editors' hand-picked verified recommendations with the highest-rated sandwich spots in Honolulu based on real visitor ratings collected on NateEatsHawaii. The list is reviewed and updated regularly as new ratings come in and new spots open.
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